Do you think that fudge is difficult or time consuming to make? This Salted Caramel Chocolate Frosting Fudge comes together quickly and requires only 3 ingredients!
This post has been created in partnership with Betty Crocker.
Have you ever been introduced to frosting fudge?
I discovered it probably about a year ago, and couldn’t believe how easy it was. Now don’t get me wrong – I love fudge made the traditional way, (any way, for that matter…), but this is such an easy way to make fudge that I have whipped up several versions since I first tried it. As a fudge loving girl, this is a pretty genius idea!!
Basically all you need are 2 ingredients. (This version has 3 ingredients to fancy it up a bit.) Chocolate and a can of frosting. Can you already tell how easy this is going to be??
So when my friends at Betty Crocker came to me with a new product – their Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Frosting – and asked me to come up with a recipe using it, of course my thoughts first went to this easy fudge. And even though just the caramel chocolate version would have been great, I wanted to add a little bit of something extra – to make this fudge perfect for the holiday season. And what goes better with caramel and chocolate than a little bit of salt?
I added one of my favorite salts – fleur de sel. It can be a little more pricey than other types of salt, so if you want to, you can substitute in a coarse or flaky sea salt. They would be delicious as well!
Want to see how easy this is to make?
All you need is the Betty Crocker Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Frosting, chocolate chips, and some salt.
Start by lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with foil. This makes it so that it’s easy to cut the fudge into pieces afterwards. Spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Take your chocolate chips and put them in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for one minute.
Add the frosting to the chocolate. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds, and then stir until smooth. If neccesary, you can microwave in 15-second increments until it is smooth.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
And then sprinkle it with the salt. Refrigerate the fudge until it sets up, about 30 minutes. That’s all! Really, it doesn’t get much easier than this!
Make sure you check out more recipes using the Betty Crocker Hershey’s products!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Frosting Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 container 16 oz Betty Crocker Hershey’s Chocolate Caramel Frosting
- 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
Instructions
- Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
- In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute. Spoon frosting over chips. Microwave on High 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, continue to microwave in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth. Spread in pan. Sprinkle the salt over the top. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
- Use foil to lift fudge out of pan. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
Cindy says
I use to make this fudge years ago for a friend…but she loved butterscoth or maple so id use butterscotch chips and vanilla frosting and sometimes add maple ….now i will try it again with salt on top.
Wondering how to make a sugar free one…got sugar free chips need to find sugar free frosting in Canada
Rhonda says
I find it easier to put the frosting in the microwave for 1 minute and then add it to the chocolate chips. Still comes out smooth and sets perfectly. My favorite is Cherry Blossom Fudge. Bottom layer is Chocolate Frosting + Chocolate Icing + chopped nuts. Let set for 30 minutes. Add second layer of Vanilla Frosting + White Chocolate Chips + Cherry Extract + Pink Food coloring + chopped candied red cherries. Let set until firm. In Canada we do not have Cherry Chips, if you can find them, then the extract and food coloring are not needed. The cherries are optional, but add a wonderful touch. This is a crowd favorite and absolutely perfect for the Holidays!
Cindy says
first I’ve heard of this method…..can’t wait to try it…..
Jon says
Looks yummy…just what my wife loves. wondering…Can this fudge be frozen?
Deborah says
I haven’t tried freezing it, but I’m guessing it would work!
Dina says
it looks delish!
Patsy says
This recipe looks so easy I can’t wait to try it! It would make a perfect addition to holiday treat baskets!
Mimi @ Culinary Couture says
Woah, this is incredible! It’s my first time hearing about this!
Joanne says
This has definitely revolutionized my fudge-making experience. For sure.
Tracey says
Whoa who knew you could make fudge with frosting? I’ve never heard of that before but gotta love the simplicity!
Chels R. says
Oh my gosh! This fudge/frosting method is amazing! Josh loves fudge but I’ve only made it a few times because of how time consuming it can be. This is such a cinch-and oh, the possibilities!
Beth @ bethcakes says
I love the frosting method! I’ve only tried it once, but it was soo good. Chocolate Caramel frosting sounds amazing, and the salt is a nice touch!
Tieghan says
Whoa! This just looks too good! I love fudge season, but I have never had frosting fudge. So genius!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
I know a whole lot of people that would love me to pieces if I made this! Looks fantastic!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
Wow, I can’t believe how easy this is. What a great shortcut to use the frosting!