Description
Creamy butter pecan delight offers a nostalgic Southern dessert with rich, nutty flavors. Smooth ice cream and caramelized pecans create a luxurious treat you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Caramel Foundation: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, crafting a golden base. Whisk heavy whipping cream, brown and granulated sugars, salt, and cinnamon into the butter, creating a harmonious blend.
- Temperature Precision: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, carefully monitoring until it reaches exactly 235°F. This critical stage ensures perfect caramelization and sugar crystallization for an impeccable fudge texture.
- Flavor Development: Remove from heat and add vanilla extract without excessive stirring. Allow the mixture to cool naturally to approximately 105°F over 30 minutes, allowing flavor complexity to evolve.
- Texture Transformation: Stir vigorously to thicken the mixture. Integrate powdered sugar until smooth, then gently fold in toasted chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution throughout the fudge.
- Shaping and Setting: Line a surface with parchment paper and transfer the fudge mixture. Shape into a uniform log using a spatula or hands, creating a compact form ready for cooling.
- Chilling and Solidifying: Refrigerate the fudge log for 1-2 hours until completely firm and sliceable. The cooling process intensifies flavors and creates an ideal cutting consistency.
- Serving Preparation: Remove the chilled log and slice into elegant portions with a sharp knife. Serve immediately to savor maximum flavor and texture, or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable candy thermometer to accurately monitor the caramel mixture, ensuring perfect sugar crystallization and preventing burning.
- Cooling Technique: Let the mixture cool naturally without stirring, allowing flavor development and preventing sugar crystallization that can create grainy texture.
- Mixing Strategy: Stir vigorously but carefully when incorporating powdered sugar to achieve smooth, creamy consistency without introducing air bubbles.
- Storage Wisdom: Wrap fudge tightly in parchment paper and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 507
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 168 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg