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Cajeta Caramel Fudge

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 24, 2011
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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.

Cajeta Caramel Fudge

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 4 hr 15 min
  • Servings 36
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

Fudge Layer

  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole roasted salted cashews

Cajeta Caramel Layer

  • 8 oz white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup cajeta (goat milk caramel spread) from 23.3-oz bottle
  • 1 cup whole roasted salted cashews
  • 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line 9-inch square pan with foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    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

180 Calories
9g Total Fat
3g Protein
21g Total Carbohydrate
18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
4 1/2g
22%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
100mg
4%
Potassium
130mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
18g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
4%
4%
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 Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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