This is a decadent variation on traditional chocolate fudge. This recipe make 4 1/2 pounds total, so it could easily be divided between 2 gift tins.
I used my Easy Homemade Fudge Recipe as the base and then added melted caramels and pecans in the center and topped it with another layer of fudge.
This recipe is not very difficult, but it does require a bit of organization beforehand to make everything flow smoothly. Be sure to have everything measured and have all of your equipment, including greased pan or tins, ready before you start.
Homemade Turtle Fudge
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Author: Alea
Recipe type: Dessert
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 3 cups sugar
- 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 jar of marshmallow cream (7 ounce jar)
- 12 - 16 oz. caramels
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1½ cups pecan pieces
Directions
- Place the caramels and water in a microwave safe bowl. When the temperature reaches ~200 degrees on the fudge mixture, place the bowl of caramels in the microwave and heat on high for a total of 3 minutes. Stir after each minute interval. Once melted, stir in pecans. Set aside while you make the fudge.
- In a large pot combine the butter, evaporated milk, and sugar. Cook over high heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches 234 degrees (use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature). Remove from heat.
- Stir the chocolate chips into the sugar mixture until they are completely melted and completely mixed in.
- Add vanilla; stir well.
- Stir in marshmallow cream until it is completely mixed with the chocolate.
- Pour half of the fudge into a greased pan or serving dish. Spoon the caramel pecan mixture over the fudge. Spoon remaining fudge over the top.
- Place in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours to cool.
Elsa says
November 27, 2011 at 6:21 amI don’t think I’ve had turtle fudge. But I love turtles! Every time we have a special occasion my husband buys me a box of turtle chocolates… so I’m definitely a fan. I will have to give this a try.
Rebecca in Colorado says
November 27, 2011 at 7:58 amah! My nemesis the candy thermometer! This looks so tempting, but after making 3 batches of your toffee last year before I got it right, I think I’ll just go BUY some prepared fudge – it’ll be more economical! 😉
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
November 28, 2011 at 9:14 amOh and I love the look and sound of this! We can’t get turtles very easily in England (once in a while you can get them in packs of two like a chocolate bar, but never in boxes!) and this fudge would be a fantastic way to enjoy the flavour of them. Plus, there’s enough I can keep some and give some away as a gift!
Melinda says
November 29, 2011 at 5:53 amI like how you think! These look really good!
Elizabeth L. says
November 29, 2011 at 8:43 amYum yum yum. I love fudge and I love turtle candies so this is like a match made in heaven for me. It looks so delicious!
Nicole says
January 3, 2013 at 4:44 pmMade these for the first time for Christmas, and they were a smash hit!!
Nicole says
January 11, 2013 at 12:18 pmLoved the recipe, BUT there is something wrong with the order of procedure.
s vernace says
December 6, 2014 at 5:27 pmI just made this and the order seemed fine to me. They are very rich!
Alea Milham says
December 6, 2014 at 6:08 pmNicole, I am not sure what you did, but I just reviewed the instructions and this is the order that I do things and it turns out just fine for me every time.