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Squares of layered cajeta caramel fudge with chocolate, roasted cashews, and sea salt arranged on a tray with festive Christmas decorations.

Rich & Creamy Cajeta Caramel Fudge Recipe

Betty Crocker
This rich, creamy Cajeta Christmas Caramel Fudge combines semisweet chocolate, goat's milk caramel, white chocolate, and salted cashews for a delicious layered holiday treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
  

Fudge Layer

  • 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips 12 oz
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk not evaporated, 14 oz
  • 1 ½ cups whole roasted salted cashews

Cajeta Caramel Layer

  • 8 oz white chocolate baking bars coarsely chopped
  • ¾ cup cajeta goat milk caramel spread from 23.3-oz bottle
  • 1 cup whole roasted salted cashews
  • ½ tsp fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 182 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 6 mg | Sodium: 116 mg | Potassium: 177 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 14 g | Vitamin A: 46 IU | Vitamin C: 0.4 mg | Calcium: 61 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.

Keyword cajeta dessert, Cajeta fudge, caramel fudge, chocolate caramel fudge, Christmas fudge, holiday fudge, homemade fudge
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