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Melt-in-your-mouth creamy, sweet caramel fudge. Make your own sweets!

Belizean fudge temps me at many grocery checkout stands. There it is behind the glass, staring at me as I check out, and I just try to ignore it!

Takes a bit of practice, but not much time

Belizean fudge is easy to make and can be made in about 15 minutes (15 minutes of active time, you also have to let it set). It takes a bit of practice to get the consistency just right, but even the not-quite-right batches can be a tasty mess!

Belizean Fudge Recipe with Optional Flavorful Add-Ins

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Yields: One small cookie sheet of fudge

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the condensed milk, sugar (and grated coconut, if using). Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  3. Continue stirring for 7 minutes. The mixture will start to turn caramel in color and pull away from the edges of the pot, indicating that the fudge is starting to form.
  4. Test the fudge by scooping a small amount with a spoon and dropping it into a glass of cold water. If it hardens immediately, it’s ready; if not, continue stirring.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly add butter (or coconut oil), vanilla extract, and any optional additions (raisins, peanuts, freshly grated coconut).
  6. Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from hardening too quickly.
  7. Pour the fudge immediately onto your prepared cookie sheet and spread it evenly.
  8. Allow the fudge to set for a few minutes before cutting it into diamonds or squares. Enjoy your delicious Belizean Fudge!

Special Notes:

  • If your condensed milk has been set on the shelf too long, it will already be caramel in color.  It’s still good, it will just be tricky to tell when it’s setting. 
  • With this recipe, it’s important to keep stirring. That’s why we prep the cookie sheet as the first step. If you stop stirring you will scorch or burn the fudge.
  • Also, note that molten fudge is incredibly hot, it can melt skin on contact.
  • Let it set before serving.

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