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Turtle Fudge

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  • Prep Time40 min
  • Total Time3 h 55 min
  • Makes24
Nanaimo bars and Turtle fudge bars on cooling rack

Photo, Erik Putz.

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This iconic flavour combo is irresistible. We use melted packaged caramels instead of homemade, which saves time and yields the same delicious result.

Ingredients

  • 450 g bittersweet chocolate, chopped, about 3 cups

  • 300-mL can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, coarsley chopped, divided

  • 300 g chewy caramels, unwrapped (preferably Werther's)

  • 1 tbsp 35% cream

  • 1/4 tsp flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Instructions

  • LINE the bottom and sides of an 8 × 8-in. baking pan with 2 large, overlapping pieces of plastic wrap.

  • COMBINE chocolate with milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on medium, stirring halfway through, until chocolate is almost melted, 2 to 3 min. Remove and stir until evenly mixed and smooth. Fold in 1 cup pecans. Scrape fudge into prepared pan and press down. Cover with plastic wrap and press down to smooth. Set aside.

  • COMBINE caramels with cream in a medium saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring often, until just melted and smooth, about 7 min. Set aside to cool slightly, about 2 min. Uncover fudge and spread caramel over fudge to the edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans and salt. Cover pan with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Fudge keeps well, refrigerated, up to 1 week.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 259, Protein 3g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fat 16g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 64mg.

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