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    Home » Recipes » Fall

    Easy Pumpkin Fudge

    Published: Sep 15, 2022 · Modified: Aug 16, 2023 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Pumpkin Fudge on parchment paper.

    This homemade Easy Pumpkin Fudge is a no-bake recipe made with pumpkin spice and sweetened condensed milk. A quick microwave fudge that the whole family will love. Perfect for the fall season as a treat for both Halloween and Thanksgiving.

    Pumpkin Fudge on parchment paper.

    This is the perfect treat for any Halloween or Thanksgiving spread. Make it for neighbors or enjoy with your family.

    The combination of seasonal flavors, ease of preparation, and the delightful experience of savoring creamy pumpkin goodness contributes to the widespread love for pumpkin fudge.

    Add this to your Halloween Charcuterie board or Thanksgiving Charcuterie board. Be sure to check out our other fudge recipes like Easy Oreo Fudge and Original Fantasy Fudge recipe.

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    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Recipe
    • FAQ

    Why We Love This Recipe

    • Fall Flavors: This recipe captures the essence of autumn with its rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices, evoking feelings of coziness and nostalgia.
    • Creamy Texture: The creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture of the fudge is incredibly satisfying, making it a delightful treat to enjoy.
    • Easy to Make: This recipe is straightforward and beginner-friendly, making them accessible to both novice and experienced bakers.
    • Seasonal Treat: It's a special treat that's associated with the fall season, making it a favorite for celebrations like Halloween and Thanksgiving.
    • Versatile: Customize it how you want with various add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of caramel, catering to different taste preferences.
    • Gift-Worthy: Its vibrant color and unique flavor profile make this fudge recipe a great homemade gift during the fall and holiday season.
    • Comfort Food: The comforting blend of pumpkin and sweet flavors provides a sense of indulgence and comfort, making it a satisfying treat.
    • Creative Twist: People enjoy experimenting with variations, such as combining pumpkin fudge with other fall flavors like cinnamon, maple, or pecan.
    • Unique Dessert: We all love pumpkin spice and this is just one more way we can try the tasty flavor in a new dessert form.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for pumpkin fudge.
    • White Chocolate Chips- Brand name melting wafers are best to use because they have great melting properties. Off brand chocolate does not melt well.
    • Pumpkin Puree- This gives it that real pumpkin taste.
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk- When combined with the melted chocolate the fudge texture is created.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice- You can't have a dessert without pumpkin spice! This enhances that pumpkin puree and gives it that fall cozy flavor.
    • Vanilla Extract- A little vanilla extract to tie all those flavor profiles together.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Melted white chocolate.
    1. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl 30 seconds at a time. Stir in between each interval of 30 seconds.
    Add sweetened condensed milk to the melted white chocolate.

    2. Pour sweetened condensed milk into the melted chocolate.

    Sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate mixed together.

    3. Mix together the melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. A thick consistency will form.

    Pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree added to the white chocolate mixture.

    4. Add the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin pie spice.

    Added pumpkin puree to the white chocolate mixture.

    5. Work the puree and spice into the white chocolate mixture until smooth.

    Pumpkin white chocolate mixture poured in baking pan.

    6. Pour the pumpkin mixture into a 8x8 parchment paper lined baking pan. Place in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, or overnight to set.

    Pumpkin fudge stacked on top of each other.

    7. Remove the pumpkin fudge from the refrigerator and peel away the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

    Hint: We have found that white chocolate melts best when using brands like Nestle or Ghirardelli. Off-brand white chocolate doesn't always melt properly making it hard to work with.

    Substitutions

    • Pumpkin Spice- don't have pumpkin spice? Use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon of clove.
    • Almond Bark - Use almond bark instead of white chocolate chips at a 1:1 ratio. 12 ounces of almond barks.

    Variations

    • Pecans - before letting the fudge set, sprinkle the top with ½ cup of chopped pecans.
    • Walnuts - add ½ cup chopped walnuts to the top of the fudge after you pour it into the 8x8 baking dish.

    Equipment

    For best results you will want to use a 8x8 baking dish and Parchment paper. The parchment paper will make it easier to clean up and serve.

    Storage

    For best results cut the fudge after it has been in the refrigerator overnight. Store set and cut fudge in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

    Freeze for 1-2 months in an airtight container. Eat frozen or thaw before enjoying. The texture may weep a little once thawed.

    Top tip

    You may be tempted to add more pumpkin to the white chocolate mixture but DO NOT DO THIS! It will make it so the fudge does not set right.

    Not all white chocolate is created equal. Through trial and error we have found that off-brand white chocolate chips do not melt properly making it hard to work with. We tend lean towards brands like Nestle and Ghirardelli.

    Recipe

    Pumpkin fudge stacked on top of each other.

    Easy Pumpkin Fudge

    Homemade Easy Pumpkin Fudge, a no-bake recipe with pumpkin spice and sweetened condensed milk made in the microwave. Quick and delicious.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Resting Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Servings 6
    Calories/serving 381 kcal

    Equipment

    • 8X8 baking pan
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups white chocolate chips 12 ounces
    • ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
    • 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions

    • Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals. Stir in between each 30 seconds until chocolate is completely melted.
    • Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the melted chocolate. Be prepared to stir quickly as the texture will change rapidly. Add in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the mixing bowl and mix until the white chocolate pumpkin mixture is smooth.
    • Pour the pumpkin mixture into a parchment paper lined 8X8 baking pan. Place in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight until the fudge is set.
    • Once set and firm, remove the fudge from the baking pan and peel away the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

    Notes

    • Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container or freeze extras. 
    • Do not use off-brand white chocolate as they have variable melting properties and the recipe may not work properly. 
    • You may be tempted to add more pumpkin puree but don't! If will change the consistency of the fudge and it won't set the same. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 0.3mg
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    FAQ

    Is pumpkin fudge gluten free?

    Yes, the ingredients used in this recipe make for a gluten free treat.

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    1. Andrea

      October 12, 2022 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      The perfect taste of pumpkin spice. I love making this no-bake homemade fudge. It takes no time at all! A perfect fall, halloween and thanksgiving treat.

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