Best 7 Buttery Walnut Fudge Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of buttery walnut fudge, a confection that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, creamy texture and symphony of flavors. This classic treat, handcrafted with love and precision, promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Discover the art of creating this timeless dessert through a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique variations to suit diverse preferences. Embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets of crafting this delectable confection, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary masterpiece.

Recipe 1: Classic Buttery Walnut Fudge - Experience the essence of traditional buttery walnut fudge, where the harmonious blend of butter, sugar, and cream creates a velvety smooth texture. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a hint of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor profile, resulting in a timeless classic that will become a favorite among family and friends.

Recipe 2: Chocolate Walnut Fudge - Elevate your fudge game with a decadent twist. This recipe introduces the rich and indulgent flavors of chocolate, seamlessly merging with the classic buttery walnut fudge base. Chocolate chips add pops of sweetness, while walnuts provide a satisfying textural contrast. Prepare to be captivated by this irresistible combination that will leave you craving more.

Recipe 3: Salted Caramel Walnut Fudge - Embark on a flavor adventure with this salted caramel variation. A luscious layer of salted caramel swirls through the buttery fudge, creating a delightful interplay of sweet and savory notes. Toasted walnuts add a touch of nutty crunch, balancing the richness of the caramel and fudge. Indulge in this exquisite treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied.

Recipe 4: Peanut Butter Walnut Fudge - Discover the harmonious union of peanut butter and walnuts in this delightful recipe. Creamy peanut butter swirls enchant the buttery walnut fudge, creating a delectable combination that is both nostalgic and innovative. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a hint of vanilla extract rounds out the flavors, resulting in a fudge that is both comforting and exciting.

Recipe 5: Maple Walnut Fudge - Experience the rustic charm of maple walnut fudge, where the natural sweetness of maple syrup blends seamlessly with the classic buttery walnut fudge base. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a touch of maple extract enhances the overall flavor, transporting you to a cozy cabin in the woods. Prepare to be captivated by this heartwarming treat that will leave you feeling nostalgic and utterly content.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERY RICH PENUCHE FUDGE RECIPE - ORIGINAL METHOD



Buttery Rich Penuche Fudge Recipe - Original Method image

The original penuche fudge recipe I had on my site. It's perfectly buttery and rich. This recipe is faster with fewer steps, but you need to be more precise. If you're a beginner without a lot of candy experience, you can also try the "shock and stir" recipe below.

Provided by Stephanie Stiavetti

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup (light, not dark)
1 1/4 cup whole milk (half & half, or evaporated milk)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted, (optional))

Steps:

  • Line a 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving 2-inches overhang on two opposing sides. Make sure to fold the paper into the corners of the pan.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium-low flame, heat brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, milk, butter, and salt to 242°F (117°C) while stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from scorching. Cooking should take anywhere from 20-25 minutes.
  • Immediately pour penuche into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add vanilla extract. Beat on medium for 4 minutes, until fudge is thick and smooth. Lower speed to low and add walnuts or other chopped nuts, and beat just a few times until the nuts are dispersed evenly into the penuche. Turn off the mixer.
  • Using a spatula greased with butter, spread penuche fudge into the square pan lined with parchment. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting. If refrigerated, penuche will keep in a sealed container for up to a week. For maximum freshness, don't cut until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 588 kcal, Carbohydrate 110 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



Peanut Butter Fudge image

For an easy, chewy treat, make a batch of Alton Brown's Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Good Eats on Food Network; you need only four ingredients.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h14m

Yield 64 (1-inch) pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the butter and peanut butter in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. (Use caution when removing this mixture from the microwave, it will be very hot.) Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. The mixture will become hard to stir and lose its sheen. Spread into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Fold the excess parchment paper so it covers the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool, about 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



Butter Pecan Fudge image

Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY RICH WALNUT FUDGE



Creamy Rich Walnut Fudge image

Usually when you cook sugar to the softball stage you want it to stay nice and pliable and clear. But in the case of fudge you actually want to cook it to softball for the chewy-ness, and then agitate it by mixing, which starts re-inverting it back to crystalline form. It should be in very tiny crystals.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 80 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups milk
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan heat the chocolate and milk on low, stirring until it's melted. Add the sugar, corn syrup and salt and heat to the softball stage (236 degrees F).
  • Add the butter and pour off into a mixer bowl to cool. Add the vanilla and beat with a paddle until it starts to lighten; then quickly add the nuts. Continue beating on low until it loses its gloss and thickens. Pour into a greased 9 by 9-inch pan and spread evenly. Let cool then cut into 1-inch cubes.

CHOCOLATE WALNUT FUDGE



Chocolate Walnut Fudge image

I love fudge and this is the best recipe I have.

Provided by LEEMA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups white sugar
5 ounces evaporated milk
10 large marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Butter an 8x8 inch dish.
  • Place butter, chocolate chips and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, milk and marshmallows. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Pour marshmallow mixture over contents of mixing bowl. Beat entire mixture until it thickens and loses its gloss. Quickly fold in nuts and pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate several hours until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 24.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE FUDGE



Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge image

This fudge is easy to make and very delicious. Enjoy this with your loved ones. For best results be sure to use a candy thermometer.

Provided by BOOK_WORM

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes     Chocolate

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
½ cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.
  • Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C). If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
  • Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CHOCOLATE WALNUT 3-INGREDIENT FUDGE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Walnut 3-ingredient Fudge Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: milk chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, walnuts

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Desserts

Yield 25 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 3

18 oz milk chocolate
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and melt in the microwave in 15-second increments.
  • Once chocolate is fully melted add in chopped walnuts and stir until combined.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into a parchment paper-lined 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking tin.
  • Chill for 2 hours or until the fudge is firm.
  • Cut into bite-sized piece.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 19 grams

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the fudge from burning.
  • Stir the fudge constantly to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Cook the fudge until it reaches the desired consistency. A candy thermometer is helpful for this.
  • For a creamier fudge, add a tablespoon of cream or milk.
  • For a richer fudge, add a tablespoon of butter or chocolate chips.
  • To make a marbleized fudge, swirl in a spoonful of melted chocolate or peanut butter.
  • For a nutty fudge, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • For a chewy fudge, add a marshmallow or two.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Buttery Walnut Fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, creamy flavor and crunchy walnuts, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give Buttery Walnut Fudge a try, and enjoy a taste of heaven!

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