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Stack of squares of pecan pie fudge with creamy base and toasted pecans on top on plate, ready to eat.

Pecan Pie Fudge

Enjoy the flavors of pecan pie in fudge form! The creamy base has notes of vanilla, maple, and a touch of molasses that bring the warm flavors of the pie. It is topped with toasted pecans for the perfect amount of crunch and nuttiness. This is such a fun treat. You are going to love it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Toast the 2 cups chopped pecans in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Stir frequently and pull them off the heat once you can smell them toasting. Set aside.
  • Stir together the ⅓ cup evaporated milk and ½ cup dark corn syrup in a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  • Immediately add the 3 cups white chocolate chips and stir until completely melted.
    Bowl of fudge mixture after the white chocolate chips have been melted into the hot corn syrup and evaporated milk mixture.
  • Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon maple extract, and ¼ cup powdered sugar. The mixture will be thick.
    Adding the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple extract to the bowl of melted white chips.
  • Spread in the lined 8x8 and sprinkle the toasted pecans on top, lightly press them into the fudge so that they adhere.
    Fudge mixture spread into a parchment paper lined square baking dish.
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 hours to set. Remove from the pan and cut into squares.
    Pan of pecan pie fudge with toasted pecans on top, ready to be removed from the pan and cut into squares.

Notes

Fudge should be stored in an airtight container. It holds well on the counter at room temperature and will last there for at least a week. For longer storage, put your airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can even freeze it for several months of storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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