Two Ingredient Caramel Fudge Recipe - What the Redhead said (2024)

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All of our famous fudge recipes so far have used a combination of sweetened condensed milk or a milk free alternative and chocolate. I wanted to make an easy caramel fudge and was looking at using Cadbury Caramel bars or a caramel sauce when I discovered tinned Carnation Caramel and thought that could be just the thing to use – and it worked perfectly, creating a Carnation Caramel Fudge.

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Can you really make this slow cooker caramel fudge recipe without condensed milk?

The Carnation Caramel 397g tins are the perfect answer to making fudge without Carnation sweetened condensed milk. This 2 ingredient fudge is so simple to make, tastes fantastic and has been enjoyed by everyone who has tried it. It’s different – but it works. You just need tinned caramel and chocolate. Easy!

How do you make slow cooker fudge?

This simple two ingredient chocolate fudge is made in just 40 minutes in the slow cooker. Stirring in ten minute intervals, you can get on with other kitchen jobs happily whilst it’s cooking. It’s so easy and something the children love helping with too.

Many people also create microwave fudge but I prefer using the slow cooker or crock pot as I feel like I have more control over the cooking process. It’s also pretty foolproof. As long as you stir the condensed milk fudge regularly and use the right quantities of ingredients not much can go wrong. Make sure you fully line your tin with baking paper for the best results and a nice clean finish too.

If you want to make this into a microwave caramel fudge recipe, heat the caramel and chocolate on short bursts in the microwave using a microwave safe bowl, stirring in between. When the mixture is thick and well combined, continue with the recipe. But, for us the best homemade caramel fudge is made in the slow cooker!

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Can you make this into a salt caramel fudge slow cooker recipe?

We’ve also created an easy salted caramel fudge and you basically follow this recipe but add a little salt into the mix and sprinkle with some salt flakes on top. It’s delicious!

Can you make slow cooker fudge with evaporated milk?

Our slow cooker fudge works because Carnation condensed milk or caramel has a really high sugar content, needed to create that beautifully rich fudge. Evaporated milk isn’t the same, doesn’t have that sugar content and isn’t thick enough to help the fudge thicken and set. You can’t use evaporated milk in these recipes – so get some condensed milk instead.

Do you cook slow cooker fudge high or low temperature?

We always cook fudge on a high slow cooker temperature setting and it takes around 40 minutes in total. You could make it on the low setting but it would take longer and would still need to be stirred regularly. You may as well keep the slow cooker on high and be done in under an hour!

When cooking, is the slow cooker fudge lid on or off?

When making slow cooker fudge, you need to remove the slow cooker lid otherwise excess moisture would be retained in the slow cooker pot and the fudge wouldn’t thicken as it needs to.

How long does this homemade slow cooker fudge keep for?

Slow Cooker fudge keeps well in an airtight container for weeks in the fridge. It never lasts very long in our house but it’s good to know that you can savour it over an extended period rather than eat it all in one go like us!

Home made fudge is such a great gift to make – presented simply in individual clear gift bags tied with a ribbon. It’s so nice to give at Christmas, as an end of term gift or pretty much any other time through the year.

What other slow cooker fudge recipes can we make?

If you’re looking for other easy fudge flavours to try you can see all our slow cooker recipes to date here and we’d have to recommend our Slow Cooker Malteser Fudge, Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, After Eight Fudge, Terry’s Chocolate Orange Fudge and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge too. We’ve also made an easy Chocolate Salted Caramel Fudge too – you really can’t beat slow cooker salted caramel!

If you’re looking for other things to make with Nestle Carnation Caramel I’d suggest banoffee pie or a nice caramel slice with a crumbly shortbread base. You could also drizzle it over ice cream or make a caramel apple tart! You can seeall our Carnation Caramel recipes and ideas here.

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What equipment do you need to make this slow cooker chocolate caramel fudge?

Slow cooker fudge doesn’t need anything special to make it, and you probably already have everything you need at home, but this is the equipment we use:

Once you’ve got everything you need to make the fudge you can just keep making it again and again – in so many different flavours too!

So here’s our ultimate fudge recipe – the super easy Slow Cooker Two Ingredient Caramel Fudge:

Ingredients

  • A 397 ml tinCarnation Caramel
  • 500g chocolate – milk chocolate or white chocolate. Can be bars or chocolate chips at room temperature.

Instructions

  • Break the chocolate up and add to the slow cooker bowl with the caramel.
  • Turn the slow cooker on to high and leave to cook for 40 minutes with the lid off, stirring constantly, every ten minutes or so.
  • When melted, thick and well combined, remove from the heat
  • Pour the fudge mixture into a baking tin lined with parchment paper or silicone baking tray
  • Put in the fridge to set for 4 hours

If you’d like to pin or print this Slow Cooker Two Ingredient Caramel Fudgerecipe for later you can do so at the bottom of the page. Happy baking!

Slow Cooker Two Ingredient Caramel Fudge Recipe

Making fudge doesn't get much easier than this. Two ingredients and just 40 minutes to get wonderful caramel fudge. Perfect for sharing!

Course Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, British

Keyword fudge, slow cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 40 Pieces

Calories 93kcal

Ingredients

  • 397 ml Carnation Caramel
  • 500 g chocolate – milk chocolate or white chocolate. Can be bars or chocolate chips at room temperature.

Instructions

  • Break the chocolate up and add to the slow cooker bowl with the caramel.

  • Turn the slow cooker on to high and leave to cook for 40 minutes with the lid off, stirring every ten minutes.

  • When melted, thick and well combined, remove from the heat

  • Pour the mixture into a tin lined with parchment paper or silicone baking tray

  • Put in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight

*Note: Nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published.

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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What's the difference between caramel and caramel fudge? ›

What is fudge? While caramel usually contains just one key ingredient, fudge is made from a perfectly balanced mixture of sugar, butter, and milk. Plus, it's not heated as high — around 115 degrees Celsius.

What are the ingredients in enlightened caramel fudge? ›

Cream, water, egg yolks, erythritol, xylitol, non-GMO soluble dextrin fibre, vegetable glycerin, milk protein concentrate, dutch-process cocoa, coconut oil, natural flavor, skim milk powder, monk fruit juice concentrate, mono & diglycerides, cellullose gel, cellulose gum, carob brean gum, butter, pectin, chocolate ...

Can I use Carnation caramel instead of condensed milk? ›

For my filling, I simply swap the condensed milk for tinned carnation caramel (a.k.a. dulce de leche) instead. This tinned caramel is actually made from sweetened condensed milk so it's essentially the same thing but it's pre-caramelised for you!

Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge? ›

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added. The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

Why is my caramel fudge grainy? ›

It might be that you haven't dissolved all the sugar before boiling the fudge mixture. It could be that there just wasn't enough fluid or fat to enable the sugar to dissolve or it might even be that the fudge wasn't beaten long enough or hard enough. All of these factors could be the cause of grainy fudge.

What are the three types of caramel? ›

There are many different kinds of caramel, including soft caramels, hard caramels, and chewy caramels. Soft caramels are made with a high proportion of milk or cream, which gives them a soft, creamy texture. Hard caramels, on the other hand, are made with very little milk or cream, and have a harder, crunchier texture.

What are the ingredients in luxury caramel fudge? ›

Luxury Scottish Sea Salt & Caramel Fudge Cartons 150g

Filled with our luxury hand made Sea Salt & Caramel Fudge. The addition of sea-salt enhances the sweet vanilla/caramel notes in each bite of fudge. Ingredients: sugar, glucose syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, palm oil*, flavouring, sea salt (2%), salt.

What is caramel fudge made of? ›

To make the fudge, place the three ingredients: condensed milk, butter, and unwrapped soft caramel candies in a pot. Bring the ingredients to a boil, while stirring non-stop. Don't ever stop stirring, or the fudge will stick to the bottom of the pan in a matter of seconds.

What ingredients are in caramel flavor? ›

High-quality, real caramel is always made with three basic ingredients and those are sugar, heavy cream, and butter. You don't need corn syrup, preservatives, or artificial flavors; in fact, it's best to avoid caramels that have those ingredients added.

What happens when you use evaporated milk instead of condensed? ›

For the most part, if you find yourself without condensed milk on hand, you can substitute an equal amount of evaporated milk. The consistency will be the same, but since evaporated milk is unsweetened, you'll need to add sweetener to match the recipe's intended flavor profile or to suit your personal preference.

Will condensed milk turn into caramel? ›

Most of the time, people cook caramel by heating up regular or brown sugar until it turns into a smooth and creamy substance. However, you can also make caramel out of sweetened condensed milk, creating the same great sauce with a unique, extra-sweet kick.

What is the closest thing to sweetened condensed milk? ›

If you run out of sweetened condensed milk, simply substitute the same amount of evaporated milk for a one-to-one alternative. The consistency in the dish will be near the same, but the flavor will not taste as sweet. You can add sugar to the evaporated milk if you prefer to up the sweetness.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
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What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

What makes fudge so good? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

What gives fudge its firm texture? ›

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.

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