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Chocolate Pumpkin Fudge with Pecan Crunch

A great fall themed chocolate pumpkin fudge is a great desert for parties and guests.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 117 pieces
Calories 92kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

For the pumpkin layer:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 7 ounces marshmallow creme (1 jar)

For the chocolate layer:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
  • 7 ounces marshmallow creme (1 jar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

For the pecan topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Line a 13 x 9 inch pan with foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

To make the pumpkin layer:

  • Combine sugars, milk, butter, pumpkin puree and spice in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Once boiling, stir constantly until mixture reaches 240 degrees, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and quickly stir in white chocolate chips and marshmallow crème until melted and smooth. Spread pumpkin fudge into foil pan and let set.

To make the chocolate layer:

  • Combine sugar, butter, evaporated milk and marshmallow creme in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture boils. Once boiling, stir for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Pour chocolate mixture over pumpkin layer. Spread chopped pecans over top of chocolate and press down lightly with the back of a spoon to set in chocolate. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Remove fudge from pan, remove foil and cut into 1 inch pieces.

Notes

  • Omit the nuts, as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg