The Best White Chocolate Caramel Swirled Fudge recipe is a buttery, sweet perfection. This confection is simply irresistible and easy to make!
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Why This Recipe Works
Homemade fudge is actually really easy to make – and this one has all kinds of delicious flavor!
We’ve got white chocolate chips, marshmallow fluff (creme) and an easy heavy cream caramel mixture to tie it all together.
- No candy thermometer needed for this fudge! We’re using my favorite easy boil method instead and it works great.
- The swirls of caramel in this fudge are beautiful and a fun flavor pop!
- Great for serving a crowd! This recipe makes 64 small squares, so it’s a perfect dessert for a big group. It also makes a fantastic gift for neighbors, friends and family!
Ingredient Notes
- White chocolate chips – Choose a good brand like Ghirardelli since this flavor is key to a delicious tasting fudge.
- Marshmallow cream – Also called marshmallow fluff, this helps give the fudge its soft texture.
- Caramel baking bits – Find these in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips; or use chopped up caramel candies instead.
- Butter- we use unsalted butter so that we can control the salt in our baking. If using salted butter, omit the extra kosher salt.
- Heavy Whipping Cream- use the full fat cream, don’t try to substitute with half and half or evaporated milk.
Easy Instructions
Prepare the base ingredients. Add the white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff to a bowl. No need to stir or mix, but this should be ready to go.
Boil the cream mixture. Heat the butter, heavy cream, sugar and salt over medium heat and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 4 minutes then pour the mixture over the ingredients in your bowl.
Melt the caramels. Add the caramel bits and 1 teaspoon of heavy cream to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat 3-4 times until the mixture is smooth and melted. If you have some of our homemade caramels, you can melt those too!
Beat the fudge mixture. Beat the butter mixture with the white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff for about one minute using the whisk attachment, just until white chocolate chips are melted. Add in the melted caramel and stir once with a wooden spoon.
Pour into pan and let set up. Pour the fudge mixture into a parchment paper lined 9×9 pan and let set up for at least 4 hours. Then cut into squares and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper before adding the fudge mixture. Once the fudge is set, you can grab the corners of the paper to remove it from the pan and cut squares for serving.
- Slice as you go. Only cut your fudge as you plan to use it. This helps keep the remaining block as fresh as possible.
- Store fudge at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.
Recipe FAQs
Marshmallow cream – or marshmallow fluff – is a spread with the flavor of marshmallows. It is thick but pourable and helps this fudge achieve the perfect texture without having to boil sugar for hours or use a candy thermometer.
I make my fudge recipes in a 9×9 inch square baking dish. An 8×8 inch square pan works well too!
No. For best results, store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature. I prefer to leave the fudge UNCUT until ready to serve, as this helps keep it from drying out. (However, you can refrigerate fudge to extend the shelf life. Or if you simply prefer it served cold.)
Yes, you can freeze fudge! Place in an airtight freezer safe bag then squeeze all the air out before placing it in the freezer. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying.
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White Chocolate Caramel Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1 package white chocolate chips 11 ounce
- 1 jar marshmallow fluff 7 ounce
for caramel swirl:
- 2 cups caramel bits or unwrapped caramels
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Line an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl (for a stand mixer), add white chocolate chips and the jar of marshmallow cream. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar, heavy cream and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to boil. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- While mixture is boiling, add caramel bits and 1 tsp heavy cream to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat 3-4 times until smooth and melted (mine took a total of 2 minutes).
- Remove butter mixture from heat after 4 minutes of boiling and pour over white chocolate chips mixture in bowl.
- Beat for about one minute using the whisk attachment, just until white chocolate chips are melted.
- Add in melted caramel and stir once with wooden spoon.
- Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Let set for 4 hours (or overnight).
- Cut into bite size pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper before adding the fudge mixture. Once the fudge is set, you can grab the corners of the paper to remove it from the pan and cut squares for serving.
- Slice as you go. Only cut your fudge as you plan to use it. This helps keep the remaining block as fresh as possible.
- Store fudge at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.
Is it wrong that I’m singing “these are a few of my favorite things”? Love this fudge with all of my favorite flavors wrapped into one. Thanks for the easy recipe!
WOW! Pretty and Yummy!
Fudge is my weakness and this one has all the things amazing in it!
I made this today for a neighbor as a thank you… let’s just say I need to make new batch and try to save some so I actually have some to take over to her! So so yummy!
So easy made for Thanksgiving 2017 I know its gonna be gone fast.. thankyou
This recipe is delicious! My coworkers, friends, and family loved it. First time making fudge, and it was very straightforward. Everyone thought I was an old pro haha.
Yay! So glad you loved it 🙂
Just made a batch, can’t wait to try it !!
I usually pin the recipes first then check them out. That might help. Side note, the slurry at the end of a sundae is SO bittersweet.
I’m on your website, but I can’t download your recipe for white chocolate caramel fudge.
I saw you link to this in today’s post and the way you describe it ” like eating the bottom of a vanilla sundae with the melted ice cream and puddle of caramel sauce.” That is HEAVEN right there!
Haha, best part of the sundae 🙂
Would love to try it yum yum
I LOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVEEEEE homemade fudge! This looks and sounds so incredible.
This is amazing. Like so tall and swirly and happy! It’s the best.
And summer is HERE, even though school here doesn’t end for 3 weeks. The 90-degree temps are the best!
This fudge looks delicious! So sweet and creamy 🙂
This fudge is my dream!
And I can’t believe your kids are out of school. Mine goes through June 9! And starts Aug 22! Short summer which I don’t love.
Woah! I am in love with this fudge! That perfectly swirled caramel is calling my name!!!!
I love the bottoms of ice-cream cones! They’re the best! This looks wonderful!