Recipe for cooking Creamy Caramel Fudge

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Fudge Recipes

Creamy Caramel Fudge

Posted by Tiffany at recipegoldmine.com 11/24/2001 10:30 am

1 pkg. (14 ounce) Kraft Caramels
2 Tbsp. milk
1 (10 1/2 ounce) pkg. miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter or butter replacement
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (about 2/3 c.)
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) semisweet chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Lightly grease foil-lined 13 x 9-in. pan; set aside.

Melt caramels and milk in saucepan on low heat, stirring until smooth. Set aside.

Heat marshmallows, sugar, butter and evaporated milk on med. heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 mins.. Stir in chocolate and vanilla, stirring until chocolate melts. Stir in walnuts. Immediately spread chocolate mixture into greased pan. Pour caramel sauce over chocolate layer, re-warming caramel if necessary to pour. Swirl caramel through chocolate with knife.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. For creamier fudge, let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.

Makes approximately 4 lb..