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The holidays are ahead of us. That means one thing…I want to eat cookies, fudge, popcorn and cheesecake every single day until Christmas. Who’s with me? :-)
It would seem that I have a huge sugar problem.
My jeans are starting to realize this addiction and are starting to protest a little bit. I’m pretty sure sweets for dinner isn’t the best idea…especially when it happens on a regular basis. Given the choice of soup or some sweet yummy dessert, I will choose the dessert every.single.time. Don’t judge my sweet loving problem. I can’t be the only one with this affliction. Please tell me you have been there, done that too:-)
This fudge was one of those ones that was too good for it’s own good. I have to sadly admit that I ate my fair share of this one. I decided it was better if I got rid of this as fast as I could. It went with us to Thanksgiving, but even there I couldn’t help myself from snagging a piece every time I walked by the dessert table.
This fudge is so perfectly soft. It isn’t your traditional hard and heavy fudge. It is actually very soft and light. Sugar laden, yes, but what fudge isn’t? The pecans on top help add just a little bit of saltiness to tame the sugar down a bit.
The idea for this fudge came from a little booth we visited at a craft fair earlier this fall. I have a confession…I don’t usually buy fudge at places like these. Most times I go in these shops for the free samples and for the fun new ideas. Last year I found this cappuccino fudge at a fair, and I had to come home and make it in my kitchen. I may or may not have snapped some pictures of the fudge booth while I was in there scoping out some new ideas. Just means I have a few more fudge ideas up my sleeves for you in the coming weeks and months:-) It is becoming one of my favorite things to make!!! I blame thank Aimee for making me love fudge with pudding in it:-)
Here are a few more fudge ideas for your Christmas trays this year:
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Mocha Coconut Fudge from How Sweet Eats
Cinnabon Fudge from Shugary Sweets
Cake Batter Fudge from Topsy Turvy
Mocha Mallow Fudge from BruCrew Life
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*This recipe is also part of the 12 Delicious Days of Christmas found HERE!
Easy fudge recipe made from white chocolate chips and instant cheesecake pudding mix.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate chips, butter, salt, and condensed milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in the pudding mix and stir until combined. Stir for another minute while the pudding mix dissolves into the mixture. Add in the marshmallow fluff and stir until melted and smooth.
- Pour fudge mixture into a wax paper lined 8x8 pan. Refrigerate until set. Remove from refrigerator and cut into small squares.
- Combine the caramel and water in a small saucepan. Heat until melted. Cool slightly and drizzle over fudge squares. Sprinkle with pecan chips before the caramel hardens.
Shared with: Marvelous Monday, Bulletin Board, Melt in Your Mouth, Mix it Up, Craftomaniac, Crazy Sweets, Open Call, Tasty Tuesday, Ginger Jamboree, Lil Luna, Wow Me, What’s In Your Kitchen, Whatsits, Treasures, 36th Ave., Weekend Wrap Up,
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
I am not a huge fudge fan, but you tempt me by telling me it is softer. This maybe a fudge I could get on board with.
Caramel and pecans on top always help as well.
Meg @ Sweet Twist recently posted..Boston Cream Roll Cake
I think you would like this fudge because it is very soft. And fun toppings are always a plus:-)
Golly… that looks mouth-watering-delicious!! How fun
Yes, I suffer from the same sugar loving affliction. Heck, I have a blog devoted entirely to cake! And I currently have some eggnog cupcakes in my house that I can’t stay away from. This fudge looks sooo good! I just pinned and plan on making some soon. Thanks, Jocelyn! :0)
Robin @ Bird On A Cake recently posted..Eggnog Cupcakes with Nutmeg Frosting
It’s good to know I’m not alone in these sugar afflictions:-) Those cupcakes sound awesome!!! Thanks for the pin love!
Could you tell me what kind of camera you used to take the picture of your fudge? that is fantastic! Linda
Thank you so much:-) I use a Nikon D5001 camera and on this picture I used the 18-55 mm lens.
i’ve never put fluff or pudding mix into fudge before!! I have to try it.
Oh and fudge – I just prepare my tastebuds and stretchy pants for a sugar overload when I make it.
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..peppermint crunch puppy chow.
You definitely have to try the fluff and pudding in fudge. There are so many options and the fudge is so soft to bite into. Bring on the stretchy pants:-)
OMG! You put pudding mix in your fudge? How awesome; I’ve never even heard of that before! This fudge looks perfect for the holidays. Extra caramel on mine, pretty please!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Frosted Eggnog Spice Bars with Gingersnap Streusel
Haha! I completely blame Aimee for pudding mixes in fudge:-) Extra caramel is always welcome here!!!
I’m not a fan of fudge or cream cheese but the boys & hubby LOVE fudge.
I’m betting they would be nuts over the cappucino or mocha fudge!
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I have never tried cream cheese in fudge yet. Your boys would love any of these recipes, I’m sure:-)
ha! see, I read that wrong. I saw cheesecake and immediately thought of cream cheese.
I knew it was too early in the morning to be speaking!
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Oh girl, you did awesome here. What a winning combo!! Addicting, I’m sure! I suffer from the same sweets addictions…and need for stretchy pants!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Peppermint Fudge and a Christmas Giveaway
This one was way too addicting…stretchy pants are a must have item right now:-)
I love the idea of using pudding mix! I’m totally addicted to pudding mix in cookies, why not fudge? And, I know what you mean – about the jeans and about the fairs. I never buy stuff there, I always come home and make it!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Gingerbread Oreo Stuffed Snickerdoodles
You and I have the same pudding addiction now:-) I can’t stop making cookies and fudge with it. It’s more fun to make these things at home with our own twists!!!
I blame Aimee too! Now pass me some of this fudge! Thus is a party fudge, deserving of a prime spot on the dessert table! Yum!
Joan@Chocolateandmore recently posted..Pecan Pie Bars
At least we have someone else to blame for all this fudge:-) I wonder if I can blame someone else for all the cookies and pastries too???
I am normally a all chocolate all the time, but I think I need to give these a try! I love the holiday’s!
Tieghan recently posted..Spaghetti Squash Pancakes
I know how you feel about sweets. I could eat them for every meal. The only problem would be I know they are not healthy and I would weigh 300 plus pounds if I did. I really have to watch how much I eat to hold my weight at a fairly decent point. Not easy!!!
I love what I have seen so far.
What yummy and easy to make fudge! I will have to give this a try…you know, purely so I can recommend your blog post and stuff
Marty recently posted..Test Kitchen Repeat (So Good I Make It All the Time)
Cheesecake fudge! Oh my, I love anything cheesecake. This is going to the top of my list.
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I was just wanting to clarify “marshmallow fluff”…. Do you mean marshmallow cream in a jar? It’s what I would assume but the jars here in Texas don’t say marshmallow fluff.
Yes, it is the same stuff. I think it depends what brand you have in your stores. I went ahead and changed the recipe to creme because I did use the Kraft jar.
I’ve never thought of adding pudding mix to fudge. Oh, the possibilities! Can’t wait to experiment!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
This looks SO good… Fudge (with toppings, no less!) is worth the stretchy pants. ; )
This was definitely worth the stretchy pants:-)
Ooooh, I LOVE fudge, and I’m totally intrigued at the idea of using pudding mix and fluff in it. These pieces look so light and fluffy and perfect. And I love the caramel drizzling down the sides. YUM!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Gir recently posted..{Lightened Up} White Chocolate Pumpkin Nog
You are not alone my friend, I ate cheesecake for breakfast the other day!! I have to try fudge with pudding!!! I love the caramel dripping down the sides!
Tanya recently posted..Peppermint Patty Bark
You had me at cheesecake, but then fudge, too? This sounds amazing! And I have had a lot of opportunities to practice my self control lately. Sugar, love it/hate it.
Jamie at Prepared to Eat recently posted..Comment on 10 Things to do With Leftover Turkey by Jamie
Whoa! These look AMAZING-So perfect for the season!
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Thanks:-) Fudge really is perfect at this time of year…although I wouldn’t mind eating it all year round!
Two fudges! I am drooling reading your blog tonight! Love it all
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen recently posted..Amaretto Fluff Dip
1. I love cheesecake
2. I love caramel
3. YOU ARE KILLING ME!
But that’s OK, I forgive you. You can make it up to me by letting me make this for my family and letting them think I thought of it all on my own
4. Since I’ve discovered all these wonderful people via ONBC I am the QUEEN of stretchy pants!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life recently posted..Twelve Days of Christmas Series #4
Um…insane! Insanely delicious and an immediate pin!
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These are beautiful and they look delicious. I have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this with everyone. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/washi-tape-idea-book-and-wednesdays.html
I’m following you and would love to have you follow me.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
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This looks awesome! I will have to try it, for now I will pin it.
This looks divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love recently posted..International Delight S’mores Cake
These sound delicious and the presentation is just gorgeous! I will be making them for my husbands office holiday party!If you have a sec this weekend, I would love for you to share at Get Schooled Saturday! http://too-much-time.com/2012/11/get-schooled-saturday-50.html
xxx
Kim @ Too Much Time On My Hands
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Oh my goodness! If these taste as good as they look my family are going to love them!!
That looks absolutely delicious!
Oh sweet mercy!!! Please tell me these are gluten free!!! I’d have to make my own caramel probably since “caramel color” is suspect (and I, imagine, in the caramels. it’s been so long since i’ve bought pudding mix, I don’t remember what’s in it. But these look like they’d be worth the reaction lol!
Dawn recently posted..Another GF Day at the Ranch
LOL yes they are quite worth any reaction. I just checked the box of pudding and the caramel bits and the only thing I see that would have gluten is the natural and artificial flavoring, but I also don’t do gluten free so you would be better to know if one of the other ingredients has it. I hope you are able to enjoy this:-)
I’m thinking of making these for an upcoming cookie/goodie exchange. I would like to make them a few days in advance. Wondering about storage and time frame they might keep until serving. They look delish!
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You could definitely make these a few days earlier than your event. I would keep them in a sealed container so the fudge doesn’t dry out.
Got SOOOOoooo excited when i saw this pinned! I’ve been dying w/o cheesecake for 3 years! (hubby and i even had a cheesecake for or wedding!) Read the recipe, and my heart sank! My 3yo is egg allergic, hence the cheesecake ban. This also means no marshmallow fluff!! Any ideas on an egg free recipe?!? I confess i was never a fudge lover, and a lighter, and cheesecakier version appeals!
I have have sweet problem too my friend – yum!
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Looks delicious! I Pinned this for future reference!
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So, I tried making these today. I don’t know if I didn’t let it set long enough or if I used the wrong brand of something… but it came out soooo sticky I couldn’t cut or handle it in any way. It stuck to the wax paper, it stuck to the knife, it stuck to my hands… I ended up with a big fudge mess. I even put it in the freezer to try, and as soon as it got anywhere near room temperature – BAM, sticky mess. Any ideas what I did wrong? (PS, still tastes good!)
Hhhhmmm you’ve got me stumped. I have actually made it several times and never had any problems with it setting up. I even leave it on our counter for a couple days while we munch on it. Brands shouldn’t matter. I have made it using store brands and major brands. The only thing I can think of was your condensed milk…did you read the recipe as 1 can? If you use more than 1 cup of the condensed milk, it will not set at all. I hope that helps. Keep me posted:-)
Whoops. That’s the problem… I did, indeed use the whole can, all 14 ounces of it! That’ll teach me to read more carefully in the future
Oh I’m glad we were able to figure it out. That’s an easy one to miss because most people think can when they see condensed milk. I am going to revise the recipe to say cup for future bakers:-) Hope you get a chance to try it again!
Hmmm…I had the same exact problem and I used the correct amount of milk.
Cheesecake PUDDING mix? I think I’m totally lost here as I’ve never heard of it…. p.s. I’m Canadian… is it at U.S. product?
It might be…I’m not sure everywhere that Jello sells their puddings!!! I’m sorry you can’t find it!
Since there are no comments on how good they are from other people who actually made them (successfully)…I feel obligated to let anyone who is wondering whether they should make this or not…DO IT! i couldn’t resist giving it a try..made them tonight and OMG…delish!!! thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Thank you so much Cynthia! I am glad to hear that you liked the fudge:-)
Now I really want to know what I did wrong…I followed the recipe to a T.
I am so sorry to hear it didn’t work for you. I wish I could be there with you to help you figure it out. I have made this fudge so many times and never had a problem with it setting up. You just used 1 cup of the sweetened condensed milk right? Not evaporated? And then 1 and 1/2 cups of marshmallow cream? If all that is right, it should set up just fine.
Wonder if you could use cream cheese in these instead of the pudding mix might require a bit of cornflour/cornstarch. Thin is not all countries have instant pudding.
i went to make this… but have not been able to find this cheescake pudding everyone has gotten? where did you find it? and if i cant find it , what would you subsitute for it.. its sounds devine!
I found the cheesecake pudding at Walmart. You could use vanilla pudding as a substitute. It just would be vanilla fudge with caramel topping.