Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Salted Butterscotch Fudge featuring toasted pecans, smooth butterscotch chips, and a perfect touch of sea salt for a delightful balance of sweet and salty flavors. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, this classic American dessert is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups butterscotch chips (approximately 2 bags)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or kosher salt)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9”x9” pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Toast Pecans: In a small frying pan over low heat, toast the chopped pecans by stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Once toasted, transfer pecans to a plate or cookie sheet and allow to cool.
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine butterscotch chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, ensuring the heat remains low.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the toasted pecans until evenly incorporated.
- Pour and Salt: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Immediately sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the top of the fudge.
- Cool and Set: Let the fudge cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm before slicing into 36 pieces.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans and be cautious while toasting to avoid burning, which can cause bitterness.
- Line the pan with foil for easy removal and clean-up.
- Sprinkling the salt immediately after pouring enhances the salted caramel flavor profile.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- For firmer fudge, chill longer if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
