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 Ashlee Marie
Mocha Mallow Fudge from BruCrew Life
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Easy Turtle Cheesecake Fudge
Easy fudge recipe made from white chocolate chips and instant cheesecake pudding mix.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow cream (fluff)
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 1/4 cup caramel baking bits
- 4 teaspoons water
- 1/4 cup finely diced pecans
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 49 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.
Teresa Allen says
Should the mixture be a certain temperature? I tried last night to make this but it didn’t get hard. What do I need to do?
Jocelyn says
It should set up enough that you can cut it into squares, but it will not get hard as it is a softer fudge.
Kimberly says
OK I am going nuts over all these recipes. You are killing me with them. I am collecting them all! Thanks again! OXOXOX
Ashlee says
Mmmm this sounds divine! thx for linking to my cake batter fudge! I can’t wait to try this one!
Summer says
I want to try making this but couldn’t find the 3.4 oz. jello cheesecake pudding size. I have a few boxes of the 1 oz. size. Should I use a few of them to equal the 3.4 oz. size or use just one box? I don’t want to mess this up. :0) Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Are the 1 oz. size the sugar free? If so, just use one box, and it should be fine. Let me know how it goes!
Summer says
It is the sugar free. I’ll try it and report back. Thanks!
Jules says
I made this and brought it into work today. It was a HUGE hit! Absolutely delicious! It now has a permanent place in my holiday lineup. Thank you! 🙂
Natalia Hendricks says
These sound so delightfully delicious! But when I tried making them the pudding mix would not dissolve! And it was incredibly hard to stir! I checked and rechecked the recipe and don’t see what I did wrong. It tastes good.. I just wish it didn’t have the gritty texture. I used Jell-o brand Instant Cheesecake pudding mix. 🙁
Jocelyn Brubaker says
The pudding mix does leave the fudge slightly gritty. It shouldn’t be that noticeable though…I thought that texture kind of disappeared the longer the fudge sat in the box. You used the same brand pudding that I did too! I added the pudding into the melted chocolate and condensed milk and stirred quickly for about a minutes. Then added the marshmallow cream and stirred again until that melted.
Virginia says
Ok I made this tonight, and it tasted amazing. However it was still a little gritty like the pudding didn’t mix all the way, any suggestions on how to get it to dissolve better. I do plan on making it again. I also haven’t put the caramel on top yet we were just as happy without the caramel as we wanted to try it. I will try it again, I do suggest trying to make this fudge.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Hi, Virginia. The fudge does have a slightly gritty texture because the pudding mix never does fully dissolve in the chocolate and milk mixture. I always stir in the pudding mix and then cook and stir for another minute before adding the marshmallow cream. I also thought the grittiness kind of disappeared the longer the fudge sat in the box. Or maybe I just got used to it 😉
Cori says
I premake the pudding then add it to the mixture. Taste amazing and no grittiness.
Jocelyn says
You make the pudding mix with milk and then add it to the chocolate chips???? You should only add the dry pudding mix to the melted mixture and let it cook slightly. This helps get rid of the grittiness as well.
Unknown says
I wonder if it would work to swirl the caramel into the fudge as we’ll…???
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I have only made it with the caramel on top, but I think it would probably work to swirl it in the middle.
Angel says
I pinned this fudge because I love anything turtle, but I am disappointed to see the pudding mix in the recipe. I knew that it wouldn’t be “healthy” but instant pudding mix is full of harmful chemicals and artificial flavors. I guess I will have to go without turtle fudge this year or attempt my own recipe without such harmful ingredients.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Everyone has different opinions on ingredients. I respect that you don’t want to eat it, but I happen to love instant pudding mixes. You can make the fudge without the pudding mix too. It would just be a white chocolate turtle fudge.
Karen says
This recipe sounds fantastic! Can you tell me what you mean by :”caramel baking bits” . I can’t wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
They are tiny balls of caramel made for baking with. I buy them at most stores in the baking aisle by the chocolate chips.
Susie Mellen says
The 1 1/2 cups of marshmallow fluff, is that just 1 jar?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It is just one 7 oz. jar, but I measured it out just in case someone bought the bigger jar.
casey says
I’m sorry but I made these and I do not see what all the hype is. First we can’t even taste the cream cheese pudding and they really only taste like a melted white chocolate bar, I let my neighbor try it and she loves any kind of sweets but did not like these. Sorry but I would not make these again. I tried it because ik love fudge, white chocolate, and cheese cake but it was nothing i was hopikng for!
raylene says
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I found the cheesecake pudding at Walmart. You could use vanilla pudding as a substitute. It just would be vanilla fudge with caramel topping.
Oline says
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.
Cynthia says
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!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much Cynthia! I am glad to hear that you liked the fudge:-)
Catrina says
Now I really want to know what I did wrong…I followed the recipe to a T.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
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.
Cheryl says
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?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It might be…I’m not sure everywhere that Jello sells their puddings!!! I’m sorry you can’t find it!
Unknown says
Would it be the cheesecake jello mix? It’s like an instant cheesecake mix, jello brand….
Jocelyn Brubaker says
No, that is not the one that I used in this fudge. I used an instant pudding mix, not the instant cheesecake mix. Although…it would probably work the same.
Tiffany says
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!)
Jocelyn says
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:-)
Tiffany says
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 🙂
Jocelyn says
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!
Catrina says
Hmmm…I had the same exact problem and I used the correct amount of milk. 🙁
Tonia@thegunnysack says
Looks delicious! I Pinned this for future reference!
Holly Lefevre says
I have have sweet problem too my friend – yum!
Erin says
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!
Dar says
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!
Jocelyn says
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.
Dawn says
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!
Jocelyn says
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:-)
Terra says
That looks absolutely delicious!
Tamsyn - Max and Me says
Oh my goodness! If these taste as good as they look my family are going to love them!!
Kim@ Too Much Time says
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
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
This looks divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Faye (MacGIRLver) says
This looks awesome! I will have to try it, for now I will pin it.
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
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
Larissa@Just Anothre Day in Paradise says
Um…insane! Insanely delicious and an immediate pin!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
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!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Two fudges! I am drooling reading your blog tonight! Love it all
Stephanie Wilson says
Whoa! These look AMAZING-So perfect for the season!
Jocelyn says
Thanks:-) Fudge really is perfect at this time of year…although I wouldn’t mind eating it all year round!
Jamie at Prepared to Eat says
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.
Tanya says
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!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Gir says
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!
Heather - Chickabug says
This looks SO good… Fudge (with toppings, no less!) is worth the stretchy pants. ; )
Jocelyn says
This was definitely worth the stretchy pants:-)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
I’ve never thought of adding pudding mix to fudge. Oh, the possibilities! Can’t wait to experiment! 🙂
Rachel Erickson says
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.
Jocelyn says
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.
Vanessa says
Cheesecake fudge! Oh my, I love anything cheesecake. This is going to the top of my list.
Marty says
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 🙂
Charlotte Moore says
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.
Tieghan says
I am normally a all chocolate all the time, but I think I need to give these a try! I love the holiday’s!
Joan@Chocolateandmore says
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!
Jocelyn says
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???
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
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!
Jocelyn says
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!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
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!
Jocelyn says
This one was way too addicting…stretchy pants are a must have item right now:-)
The Witch's Kitchen says
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!
Jocelyn says
I have never tried cream cheese in fudge yet. Your boys would love any of these recipes, I’m sure:-)
The Witch's Kitchen says
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!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
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!
Jocelyn says
Haha! I completely blame Aimee for pudding mixes in fudge:-) Extra caramel is always welcome here!!!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
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.
Jocelyn says
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:-)
Robin @ Bird On A Cake says
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)
Jocelyn says
It’s good to know I’m not alone in these sugar afflictions:-) Those cupcakes sound awesome!!! Thanks for the pin love!
Linda says
Could you tell me what kind of camera you used to take the picture of your fudge? that is fantastic! Linda
Jocelyn says
Thank you so much:-) I use a Nikon D5001 camera and on this picture I used the 18-55 mm lens.
Ruthie says
Golly… that looks mouth-watering-delicious!! How fun 🙂
Meg @ Sweet Twist says
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. 🙂
Jocelyn says
I think you would like this fudge because it is very soft. And fun toppings are always a plus:-)