Penuche fudge is a traditional recipe your grandparents might well have made. It’s an old-fashioned recipe which is nostalgic as well as delicious.
Fudge always makes a wonderful treat, especially this variety with nuts as well as vanilla.
The flavor is most definitely all there and the texture is great too, especially if you love your fudge to have a satisfying crunch in every bite. If you’re wondering about the name, penuche fudge simply means it’s made with brown sugar in place of white sugar.
Penuche fudge is often made quite plain but the addition of vanilla and nuts in this recipe makes it extra-special. Fudge can be enjoyed as it is, or finely chopped and added to other dishes such as ice cream sundaes or even sprinkle some on top of your whipped cream-topped hot chocolate, for the ultimate indulgence!
There’s no wrong way to enjoy this sweet treat, and it also makes a lovely gift if you wrap it in cellophane and add a cute ribbon for the finishing touch.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
Homemade fudge is always a fantastic treat but a lot of fudge recipes involve complicated measuring and candy thermometers and bubbling pans. If you haven’t made your own fudge because you don’t want all that hassle, you’ll love this penuche fudge. You don’t need anything special to make it, and it’s super-easy as well as foolproof!
How to Serve It:
Fudge is a decadent treat that goes beautifully with any drink. You can also add it to other recipes, such as cupcake or cheesecake toppings, hot chocolate or an ice cream sundae.
Ingredients:
- Sifted powdered sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Chopped nuts
- Brown sugar
- Evaporated milk
- Vanilla extract
- Nonstick spray, as needed
How to make Penuche Fudge:
Step 1. Use nonstick cooking spray to lightly grease a 5×9-inch loaf pan.
Step 2. Line it with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Step 3. Stir the brown sugar and butter together in a heavy pot over a moderately low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
Step 4. Add the evaporated milk and bring the fudge mixture to a boil.
Step 5. Take it off the heat and let it cool down for half an hour.
Step 6. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
Step 7. Beat in the powdered sugar, bit by bit.
Step 8. Fold in the nuts.
Then spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin.
Step 9. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, not covered.
Step 10. Once the fudge is set, you can cut it into pieces and serve.
Penuche fudge is a very popular version because it’s so simple to make. The combination of vanilla and nuts makes this fudge extra-special. It’s great for special occasions and also makes a lovely gift.
Penuche Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts maybe walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick spray as needed
Instructions
- Use nonstick cooking spray to lightly grease a 5×9-inch loaf pan.
- Line it with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Stir the brown sugar and butter together in a heavy pot over a moderately low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
- Add the evaporated milk and bring the fudge mixture to a boil.
- Take it off the heat and let it cool down for half an hour.
- Stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Beat in the powdered sugar, bit by bit.
- Fold in the nuts, then spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes, not covered.
- Once the fudge is set, you can cut it into pieces and serve.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can make penuche fudge in advance.
Storage Instructions:
Keep the fudge in an airtight container and enjoy within 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Variations and Substitutions:
Leave out the nuts if you want, or sub another extract for the vanilla.
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