Chocolate drizzles add a fun and tasty flair to the best Caramel Coffee Fudge. The caramel and coffee layers are easy to make and taste incredible together.
I do suggest giving most of this sweet treat away because it is hard to resist.
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I have decided that I cannot make fudge without layers. Seriously, it just doesn’t happen without the layers!
Lately, every time I make fudge it ends up having 2-3 layers in it. This fudge was going to be just caramel, but then I started thinking of all the ways I could make it more interesting.
My first thought was salted caramel fudge because, well, because I seriously have been addicted to that goodness ever since I made these Salted Caramel Mocha Brownie Cups.
Then that got me craving a homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Latte! So, I had to add a coffee layer to the caramel fudge then. I mean, I just had to0, right?
So here we are with another easy fudge recipe that has two layers now. But even that still wasn’t enough for me.
A drizzle of chocolate gave it just the last layer of perfection that it needed. Crazy much? Yes, I know that I am! Crazy about chocolate (and fudge) that is!
I seriously could not stay out of this coffee fudge! It was just as good as this Cappuccino Fudge!
Yes, I know I’m supposed to be staying strong on this whole limiting sugar thing, but dang it! It was Caramel Coffee Fudge! I had to try one little bite, which led to needing more “bites”. You know where this is going, right?
Lucky for me I had a reason for making this amazing layered coffee fudge recipe! Our church takes a special lunch over to the teachers at our local elementary school every quarter. This week we wanted to say “thank you for all the work you will do this year”.
How to make the Best Caramel Coffee Fudge:
- Line an 8×8 pan with foil. This will make it easier to remove the fudge later and cut it into nice neat squares.
- Melt the butter and white chips in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the dulce de Leche and marshmallow cream and stir again.
- Pour into the prepared pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Whisk together the water and instant coffee. Stir it into the sweetened condensed milk and set aside.
- Melt more white chips and butter in a clean pan until melted and creamy.
- Stir in the coffee condensed milk and marshmallow cream and stir until creamy.
- Pour gently on top of the caramel layer and spread out.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before cutting into squares.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate to add a little bit of pizzaz. (see the full recipe below)
Pro Tip: To cut this fudge in clean neat squares, run a sharp knife under hot water, then dry it off. Do this between each cut.
To decorate the Caramel Coffee Fudge for the teachers, I pulled out my craft making supplies and created a cute label for each piece of fudge. (This particular die cut isn’t available anymore, but there are lots of fun straw toppers that you could use instead.)
More of the Best Fudge Recipes you may enjoy:
Pretzels and candy bars swirled in this easy Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Fudge add a fun crunch and chew to each creamy square.
This fun swirled No Fail Orange Creamsicle Fudge will add a pretty flair to your holiday dessert tables.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge has two layers of fudge and lots of peanut butter cups!
This easy Strawberry Rocky Road Fudge is loaded with marshmallows, pecans, and chocolate chunks.
A pan of this easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge will steal the spotlight at any party when you show up with it on your cookie trays.
This Key Lime Fudge recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and sour!
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Caramel Coffee Fudge
Chocolate drizzles add a fun and tasty flair to the best Caramel Coffee Fudge. The caramel and coffee layers are easy to make and taste incredible.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Layer
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup canned Dulce de Leche
- 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
For the Coffee Layer
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup marshmallow cream
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate melts
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with foil. Set aside.
- Place the white chips and butter in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Let melt.
- Stir in the Dulce de Leche and stir until creamy. Add the marshmallow cream and stir until creamy again.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Stir together the hot water and instant coffee until dissolved. Stir into the sweetened condensed milk very well. Set aside.
- Place the white chips and butter in a clean saucepan over low to medium heat. Let melt.
- Stir in the coffee sweetened condensed milk and stir until creamy.
- Add the marshmallow cream and stir until creamy again. Pour over the set caramel layer. Place in the refrigerator until set. (4 hours or overnight)
- Remove the foil and fudge from the pan. Peel off the foil. Use a hot knife to cut the fudge into 36 squares. Let come to room temperature.
- Heat the dark chocolate melts in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy. Heat 15 more seconds, if needed.
- Spoon into a small Ziplock baggie and cut one tip off. Drizzle over the fudge squares.
- Let set. Store in a sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g
*The post for this Caramel Coffee Fudge was first published on August 26, 2014. The photos were updated on October 1, 2019, and the post was republished on December 17, 2019.
Any suggestions for what to do with the leftover dulce du Leche and sweetened condensed milk?
My daughter picked this recipe and I’d like to find a way to avoid wasting any leftover ingredients.
Maybe I could add them to brownies or something…
You could mix the two leftovers together and pour them over the top of a baked chocolate cake that has been poked with a fork or wooden spoon handle, then frost with Cool Whip. I hope that suggestion helps and you enjoy both!
This fudge does taste just like caramel flavored coffee, but much sweeter like fudge typically is. I had to cut very small squares because that is all I could handle at one time. It is a delicious little square for sure, but it is very sweet. So, it is for you if you are a fudge lover, but as far as a dessert for one who doesn’t love sweet stuff, maybe not for you. The flavor is spot on though. I really did like it. Thank you for the recipe.
I made & served this with coffee for my son’s birthday and our family went crazy over it!!! My father told me this recipe is definitely a keeper, and I agree. Thank you!
This looks delicious, thank you for sharing!
Can you use brewed coffee instead of instant? This fudge is amazing looking can’t wait to try it. I make lots of fudge at Christmas as gifts.
I wouldn’t recommend using brewed coffee in this recipe. The instant powder is mixed with only 1 teaspoon of water creating a thick coffee syrup that gets mixed in the sweetened condensed milk to flavor it. I hope that helps and that you enjoy making this fudge.
Thank you but, no one in my family likes instant coffee so I wouldn’t by it for a teas. But could you make this caramel chocolate using a teas of cocoa powder instead of coffee to make the paste? I already made the caramel fudge and your strawberry fudge such wonderfully delicious recipes.
Yes, you could add some cocoa powder to the sweetened condensed milk to make it chocolate. Or you can buy chocolate sweetened condensed milk at most grocery stores.
Great idea with the chocolate sweetened condensed milk. I haven’t seen that at my grocery but, I could have overlooked it. Usually, I go to the store with a plan of what recipes I am going to make and just look for those ingredients but, that plan doesn’t always go as planned lol. Thank you for your quick response hopefully I will have all 10 candy tins finished today. Have a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. I had about 5 of your recipes for different fudge, buckeyes, or peanut balls as we have always called them and of course regular chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge. My kitchen kinda looked like Willy Wonka took over it .
I used the dulce de leche in the squeeze bottle from the international section at Walmart and my bottom layer was gooey and stringy and stuck to the foil! It did not set up but the top did! It was a mess! Not sure what happened!
My guess is that the squeeze bottle dulce de leche is not the same as the canned version. I used the canned dulce de leche for this fudge. I’m so sorry it didn’t turn out for you.
Thanks, I made these over the last couple of days. Fluff/Marshmallow cream is not a readily available ingredient in Australia so I made my own. I did not use the dulce de leche, just condensed milk. It looks beautiful and the use of marshmallow cream makes it easier to layer. Thanks for a lovely recipe. I wish I could upload my picture to share but I can’t.
Hi Jocelyn! I am making teacher gifts for the holidays and this is a no brainer! I could not find Dulce De Leche in a can (I’ve looked everywhere and gave up) so I am making it out of sweetened condensed milk, my question is do I need a thick or more liquid version to make it easier to mix? Thank you so much for such a fun recipe!
Dulce de leche can be kind of hard to find in the grocery store. It is always in the international aisle with that type of food. You can make this fudge using the same amount of sweetened condensed milk in the caramel layer. It will just be a vanilla coffee fudge then. I hope you enjoy it!
You can simmer sweetened condensed milk in the can to make caramel. Remove label from can and place the can into a deep pot. Cover with hot water. Bring to a simmer. You will need to simmer it for about 3 hours so put plenty of water so it doesn’t boil down to allow the top to be above the water at all. Set a clock for every 20 minutes or so to check the water level. If more after meds to be added you will need to boil it before adding it so it boils continuously. After 3 hours remove can, dry it off, open it and there you have a good thick caramel sauce. This will keep m a jar for quite a while so you can make it ahead if needed. (If the water boils down below the top for the can it can explode and you will have a big mess.)
What is the “dulcet DE leche” you use in the recipe? Is it a canned item with the other canned milk?
Dulce de leche is canned caramel and you can find it in the international aisle of most stores.
How long do you normally leave your fudge in the fridge after the second layer? I know it says 4 hrs or overnight, but was wondering what you personally do? I left it in for 4 hrs, but it still seemed a little sticky when I was trying to cut it.
The longer you let it sit, the better. I almost always let mine sit overnight. It should harden up quicker with it in smaller pieces too.
What would you say the shelf life is for this fudge? Wondering if I can make it a little bit in advance for the holidays? Also, does it matter what kind of pan, glass, vs metal? Thanks.
How long in advance are you going to make it? It should keep for a few days in a tightly sealed container. You an also freeze the entire block if you are making it really far ahead, then thaw and cut it before serving. It doesn’t matter what pan you use…just line it with foil, so the fudge lifts out easily. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks!
Beautiful recipe. Pin!
What is marshmallow cream? Is it the same as marshmallow fluff??
Yes, it is the same product…different brands call it different names 🙂
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I couldn’t find dulce de Leche at my Walmart so I just used smuckers caramel in the jar and my caramel layer was like glue. I could hardly get it off the foil! Do you think that’s why?
Yes, caramel topping and Dulce de Leche are both very different products. The Dulce de Leche is actually in the Mexican food aisle…I know most Walmart stores do carry it.
I was so upset! This is the best fudge I’ve ever tasted lol it was just so hard to get off! Thank you!!!
wow – what a delicious looking recipe! Did you use real white chocolate chips or vanilla baking chips? The use of both sweetened condensed milk & marshmallow seems like it would be way too sweet especially with white choc/vanilla chips but since you tested it I’m sure it will be okay.
I used Nestle white baking chips for the fudge. It’s fudge, so yes it is pretty sweet. But all the flavors work together to keep it from being overwhelmingly sweet…if that makes sense 😉
This is the best fudge that I have ever tasted! Please tell me what I did wrong as the consistency is sticky and chewy.
How long did you let it set before taking it out of the pan? It should have been set up enough to cut into squares, but still have a fudge consistency. It also hardens more after you cut it and let it sit out.
I too had a slight problem with the fudge being a little softer than I expected even after the fudge had been in the fridge for several hours. It wasn’t sticky or chewy. But I hope the family enjoys it. I let the first layer sit for half hour as instructed and the rest for several hours before cutting
If you cut it into squares and let it sit on the counter for a few hours, it should set up even farther.
These look great, and of course so much more detailed with the layers! I love caramel fraps at Starbucks and I’m thinking I would love these as well!
This sounds so delicious and is very pretty also. My one question is about the dulce de leche though, is this in a can similar to sweetened condensed milk? Not sure I have seen this in my grocery store but I am in a rural area. OH well.
The Dulce de Leche does come in a can like sweetened condensed milk. I usually find it in the aisle of my grocery store that carries the Mexican food items. I hope you can find it.
I am so going to make these for the hubs. These look awesome.
But I love the layers! They always look so pretty in your photos and the flavor combos are always to die for. Coffee and caramel? Yes please! 😀
My mouth is watering just looking at this. I’m pinning so I can give it a go for Christmas presents later in the year. Thanks
Those layers really do steal the show! How fun with those cute labels too!
Pffft single layered fudge is boring! This layered version looks so rich and yummy! Pinned.
Looks amazing, I love coffee and caramel together and fudge, well, it runs in my blood stream.
One question, when you’re slicing squares of layered fudge, do you ever have trouble with the layers separating? Any solution or things to avoid? Thanks.
Fudge is a main stay here too 🙂 I have not had trouble with any of the ones I have made separating when cutting. I think the key is to not let the first layer completely cool and harden. You want it to get slightly harder, so the two layers don’t mix, but still soft so they harden together. I hope that made sense 🙂
Thank you, that does make sense 🙂
Thanks a latte …freaking cute! I would love to be the recipient of this killer fudge! Gorgeous!!
What a gorgeous layered fudge recipe. And with coffee? Sounds perfect to me 🙂
I love everything about this fudge!! Seriously… coffee, caramel… ohhh yeah! Oh… and the thanks a latte toppers, too cute for words!! Great job with these! 🙂
I love all of your coffee desserts and treats! This fudge sounds so good!
Thanks for adding the coffee layer! I love caramel alone, but with coffee, it’s a definite must make…
So smart to have an exit plan for delicious treats like this. I love the flavor combination and the flags are so cute. I am sure this was a big hit.
You are the queen of fudge! And you always make it look absolutely gorgeous. Love that drizzle on these! Pinned 🙂
This is a heavenly combination for fudge!
Love the layers, I don’t drink coffee, but love the flavor in desserts!
You make the prettiest fudge Jocelyn 🙂 I love the layers, definitely more fun with flavor combos! I would have a hard time not devouring this whole batch – I am a sucker for pretty looking fudge! Pinned 🙂
I need to make this now!!
Caramel and coffee just belong together. Especially in fudge.
Ok, you have some serious will power girl! I would have devoured half of the pan before remembering to stop. 😀 Love the layers, definitely more fun and interesting!
I so love all your coffee recipes, Jocelyn! I can see how this fudge would be dangerous. Now that my boys are back in school, I am home alone too much to be trusted with a batch of caramel coffee fudge 😉
There’s really only one word for a dessert that mixes caramel with coffee… AHH-MAZING!
These look like perfect miniature desserts! I think I’d have a hard time giving them away! Beautiful photos too 🙂
This looks fab! Caramel and coffee together is one of my favourite flavour combos!
I love coffee desserts and this fudge is calling my name! Pinned!
Oh my good heavens. This fudge is off the hook! I would totally need to give it away or risk eating it all. Fudge is the best!!
I know exactly what you mean – one flavor is way to simple. Gotta add multiple layers. 😉 And that first bite is lethal – always leads to more! I love your cute labels!
I love layers! It makes the fudge look so pretty, and you can combine such amazing flavors! Caramel and coffee fudge sounds amazing!
This looks so delicious! I love the layers, they’re making it look really cheerful!