Cajeta Caramel Fudge

Create the perfect combination of flavor and crunch with this homemade candy. Rich chocolate fudge layered with cajeta caramel, cashews and a sprinkle of sea salt—a recipe to impress.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

4:15

Hrs:Mins

Makes

servings

Fudge Layer

bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 1/2

cups whole roasted salted cashews

Cajeta Caramel Layer

oz white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped

3/4

cup cajeta (goat milk caramel spread) from 23.3-oz bottle

cup whole roasted salted cashews

1/2

teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt

Line 9-inch square pan with foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and condensed milk uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cashews. Spread evenly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate and cajeta uncovered on High 1 minute, stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over fudge layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup cashews; press gently into caramel layer. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Makes 36 servings

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Cajeta is a thick, sweet caramel spread made from caramelized sugar and goat's milk. Cajeta is available at well-stocked grocery stores and at Mexican markets. If unable to locate cajeta, substitute 3/4 cup dulce de leche spread from a 13.4-oz can.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 180

(Calories from Fat 80),

Total Fat 9g

(Saturated Fat 4 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 5mg;
Sodium 100mg;
Total Carbohydrate 21g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 18g),

Protein 3g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

1 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cajeta Caramel Fudge

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens