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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Recipe
Easy Turtle Cheesecake Fudge
Easy fudge recipe made from white chocolate chips and instant cheesecake pudding mix.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 ½ Tablespoons butter
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups marshmallow cream (fluff)
- 1 - 3.4 ounce box instant cheesecake pudding mix
- ¼ cup caramel baking bits
- 4 teaspoons water
- ¼ 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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 49 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Susie Mellen
The 1 1/2 cups of marshmallow fluff, is that just 1 jar?
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is just one 7 oz. jar, but I measured it out just in case someone bought the bigger jar.
casey
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
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
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
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
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
Thank you so much Cynthia! I am glad to hear that you liked the fudge:-)
Catrina
Now I really want to know what I did wrong...I followed the recipe to a T.
Jocelyn Brubaker
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
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
It might be...I'm not sure everywhere that Jello sells their puddings!!! I'm sorry you can't find it!
Unknown
Would it be the cheesecake jello mix? It's like an instant cheesecake mix, jello brand....
Jocelyn Brubaker
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
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
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
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
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
Hmmm...I had the same exact problem and I used the correct amount of milk. 🙁
Tonia@thegunnysack
Looks delicious! I Pinned this for future reference!
Holly Lefevre
I have have sweet problem too my friend - yum!
Erin
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
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
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
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
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
That looks absolutely delicious!
Tamsyn - Max and Me
Oh my goodness! If these taste as good as they look my family are going to love them!!
Kim@ Too Much Time
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
This looks divine! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Faye (MacGIRLver)
This looks awesome! I will have to try it, for now I will pin it.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
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
Um...insane! Insanely delicious and an immediate pin!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life
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
Two fudges! I am drooling reading your blog tonight! Love it all