4 from 4 votes
5-ingredient Microwave Caramel Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Caramel Fudge is easy-to-make salted caramel topped chocolate fudge.
Prep Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
36
Slices
Calories:
141 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) sweetened condensed milk can
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 25 caramel unwrapped, soft
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- salt optional, sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the 3 cups milk chocolate chips and the 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir together and microwave for 30 seconds and stir well.
- Microwave the fudge mixture in bursts of 15 seconds stirring for 30 seconds in between until completely melted. Stir in the 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Spray a spatula with nonstick cooking spray and smooth the fudge.
- In a separate bowl, combine the 25 soft caramels, and 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Microwave for 30 seconds then stir for 30 seconds.
- Return the mixture to the microwave and microwave in bursts of 15 seconds stirring for 30 seconds in between until completely melted. Pour the caramel over the chocolate evenly.
- If desired top the fudge pieces with sea salt. Cover tightly and place in the fridge to harden/set up overnight.
- Cut the fudge with a hot wet knife. Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Notes
- Cook time refers to chilling time
Nutrition Information
Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
41mg
(2%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
78IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36 Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.