White Chocolate Caramel Fudge

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Creamy, buttery, speckled with pecans, and swirled with ribbons of caramel—this is the kind of fudge that disappears from a holiday tray before you can even blink. If you want sweet, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth magic, this recipe’s calling your name!

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Introduction

White Chocolate Caramel Fudge is a decadent, festive treat perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself—I won’t judge! It’s an effortless, no-fuss, no-candy-thermometer-required fudge that tastes like it came straight from a boutique candy shop. One pan gives you a whole tray of rich, creamy squares swirled with silky caramel and studded with crunchy pecans.

Overview of Recipe Content

In this post, you’ll find:

• Reasons you’ll fall in love with this fudge

• What it tastes like

• The benefits of this simple recipe

• Ingredients and tools

• Optional additions and substitutions

• Step-by-step instructions

• Serving suggestions

• Tips for perfect fudge

• Storage recommendations

• FAQs

• Nutritional info

• And a warm, sweet sendoff—plus an invite to share your beautiful batches with me!

Reasons to Love This White Chocolate Caramel Fudge

• No thermometer needed—beginner-friendly!

• Fast to make—10 minutes of prep, and the fridge does the rest.

• Perfect for gifting—looks stunning on holiday trays.

• Ultra creamy, thanks to sweetened condensed milk.

• Customizable—pecans, no pecans, more caramel, less caramel—you decide!

• Only 6 ingredients.

What This Fudge Tastes Like

Think creamy white chocolate that melts effortlessly on your tongue, blended with buttery richness and just the right amount of vanilla warmth. Then you hit the pecans—crunchy, toasty, nutty perfection. And just when you think it can’t get better… that silky caramel swirl shows up.

The flavor is sweet but balanced. The texture is smoothing, velvety, and indulgent. It’s holiday cheer in candy form.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Easier than classic fudge—no special equipment

• Foolproof for beginners

• Freezer-friendly

• Easily doubled for large batches

• Gorgeous presentation with minimal effort

• Great “make-ahead” dessert for holidays

Ingredients

• 3 cups white chocolate chips

• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

• 4 tablespoons butter

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• ½ cup caramel sauce, room temperature

Tools You’ll Need

• Medium microwave-safe bowl

• Spatula

• Parchment-lined tray or square baking pan

• Knife for swirling and slicing

• Measuring cups

• Airtight container for storage

Additions & Substitutions

Add-Ins

• Mini marshmallows

• Toffee bits

• Crushed pretzels

• Sea salt flakes (SO good on top!)

Substitutions

• Pecans → walnuts, almonds, or omit for nut-free

• White chocolate chips → white chocolate candy melts

• Caramel sauce → homemade or store-bought

• Butter → margarine (if needed), though real butter gives the best flavor

How to Make White Chocolate Caramel Fudge