Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe With Condensed Milk (4 Ingredients) - Gimme Yummy (2024)

July 18, 2020

Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe With Condensed Milk (4 Ingredients) - Gimme Yummy (1)

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This rich buttery easy caramel fudge recipe with condensed milk is made with using only 4 ingredients. Butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk is all you need to make delicious caramel fudge bars in no time.

Ingredients For Caramel Fudge With Condensed Milk:

  • 400 grams of brown sugar (2 cups)
  • 400 grams condensed milk (1 can)
  • 110 grams of butter (8 tablespoons or 1 stick)
  • 15 grams golden corn syrup (1 tablespoon)

How To Make Caramel Fudge With Condensed Milk?

  1. LIne the bottom and sides of an 8X8 pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or pan release.
  2. Add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk into a medium-size saucepan and cook on medium-low heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. You will notice the surface bubbling.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes stirring constantly.
  4. To test if the fudge is ready, drop a small piece of the caramel fudge into a cold glass of water.
  5. Remove the piece from the water, if the piece is slightly set and you’re able to form a ball then the fudge is ready.
  6. If you’re unable to form a ball, then cook for additional 5 minutes or so and repeat the test.
  7. Optional Step: Transfer the fudge into a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment and beat for 5 minutes or just until you notice the fudge starting to set, this step will make your fudge super smooth and creamy.
  8. You can also use a hand beater or spatula mixing until the fudge mixture is smooth and creamy and begins to thicken and set. You have the option of skipping this, you will still end up with a great fudge.
  9. Transfer the fudge mixture into the lined or greased pan. I prefer to use a glass pan.
  10. Using a spatula or spoon spread the caramel fudge throughout the pan and even the surface so the thickness is the same.
  11. Place into the refrigerator for about 2 hours so the fudge firms up.
  12. Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 20-25 equal parts.
  13. Keep your fudge bars store into a container and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe With Condensed Milk (4 Ingredients) - Gimme Yummy (3)

Easy Caramel Fudge Bars (4 Ingredients)

Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe With Condensed Milk (4 Ingredients) - Gimme Yummy (4)Gina

Rich, buttery caramel fudge bars made with 4 simple ingredients, condensed milk, butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Chill 2 hours hrs

Course Candy, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20 pieces

Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 grams of brown sugar 2 cups
  • 400 grams condensed milk 1 can
  • 110 grams of butter 8 tablespoons or 1 stick
  • 15 grams golden corn syrup 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  • LIne the bottom and sides of an 8X8 pan with parchment paper or grease with butter or pan release.

  • Add the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk into a medium-size saucepan and cook on medium-low heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. You will notice the surface bubbling.

  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 15 minutes stirring constantly.

  • To test if the fudge is ready, drop a small piece of the caramel fudge into a cold glass of water.

  • Remove the piece from the water, if the piece is slightly set and you’re able to form a ball then the fudge is ready.

  • If you’re unable to form a ball, then cook for additional 5 minutes or so and repeat the test.

  • Optional Step: Transfer the fudge into a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment and beat for 5 minutes or just until you notice the fudge starting to set, this step will make your fudge super smooth and creamy.

  • You can also use a hand beater or spatula mixing until the fudge mixture is smooth and creamy and begins to thicken and set. You have the option of skipping this, you will still end up with a great fudge.

  • Transfer the fudge mixture into the lined or greased pan. I prefer to use a glass pan.

  • Using a spatula or spoon spread the caramel fudge throughout the pan and even the surface so the thickness is the same.

  • Place into the refrigerator for about 2 hours so the fudge firms up.

  • Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 20-25 equal parts.

  • Keep your fudge bars store into a container and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Keyword caramel fudge, fudge, fudge bars

Author: Gina

Filed Under: Candy Recipes, Christmas Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes

Tags: 4 ingredients, 4 ingredients desserts, brown sugar, butter, candy bars, caramel, Caramel Fudge, condensed milk, fudge, fudge bars, fudge recipe, fudge with condensed milk, golden corn syrup, golden fudge, sweets

Easy Caramel Fudge Recipe With Condensed Milk (4 Ingredients) - Gimme Yummy (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

Valuable tips for successful fudge
  • Don't stir during cooking. Fudge can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave. ...
  • Avoid crystallization. During cooking, sugar crystals can stick to the sides of the pan. ...
  • Let cool before beating. After being cooked, the sugar must crystallize again to create fudge. ...
  • Beat the mixture.

Why won't my condensed milk fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Do you stir fudge when it's boiling? ›

Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer

Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

Why won't my 2-ingredient fudge set? If your fudge isn't setting, it might be due to underheating the mixture or not chilling it long enough.

How do I get my fudge to harden? ›

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

How to make fudge thicker? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

Can you reboil fudge that hasn't set? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

Why is my fudge like caramel? ›

Fudge can turn into caramel due to overcooking or undercooking, incorrect temperatures, or wrong ingredients.

How long do you boil fudge to get to soft ball stage? ›

How long does it take to make fudge:
  1. about 18 min to reach boiling.
  2. about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
  3. 60 minutes to cool.
  4. 28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
  5. 4 hours to set.

Why is my condensed milk fudge grainy? ›

– There are a number of reasons why the fudge was grainy. It might be that you haven't dissolved all the sugar before boiling the fudge mixture. It could be that there just wasn't enough fluid or fat to enable the sugar to dissolve or it might even be that the fudge wasn't beaten long enough or hard enough.

How to make fudge more solid? ›

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Why won t my fudge go hard? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft.

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