Description
Creamy “Pumpkin Fudge” blends autumn’s warmest spices with silky chocolate richness. Sweet seasonal comfort melts smoothly on your palate, delivering pure harvest happiness in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
spices and flavoring:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
additional ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (480 ml / 16 fl oz)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until smooth and fully liquefied.
- Add pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and sweetened condensed milk to the melted butter, stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
- Incorporate ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt into the mixture, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Cook the mixture at a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until it reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage), approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Fold in white chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate air pockets.
- Drizzle heavy cream across the surface in a decorative pattern, gently swirling with a knife to create marbled effect.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until the fudge is completely set and firm.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using parchment paper edges, slice into small squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Select a high-quality pumpkin puree without added sugars for the most authentic flavor and control over sweetness.
- Use an accurate candy thermometer to ensure precise temperature for perfect fudge texture and prevent burning.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free white chocolate chips to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Add toasted pecans or pepitas on top for extra crunch and nutty complexity that complements the warm pumpkin spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg