Hands down the BEST Thermomix Caramel Fudge recipe you will ever make! Sweet, rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious. The perfect recipe for Christmas... or anytime of the year.
Our Thermomix Caramel Fudge recipe has been a favourite with our readers for years now!
It's one of our most popular recipes at Christmas and during the festive season where it makes a delicious dessert or a special food gift for family and friends.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
What's not to love about this delicious Thermomix Caramel Fudge recipe:
- 5 Ingredients - This sweet fudge is made using just 5 basic ingredients... which means no unnecessary trips to the supermarket.
- Quick and Easy - Let the Thermomix do all the work and have your fudge chilling in the fridge in just 30 minutes.
- Perfect For Christmas - Our caramel fudge makes the BEST food gift to give to friends, family, teachers and neighbours during the festive season.
- Make Ahead - Caramel fudge lasts 2-3 weeks, making it a great option for preparing ahead of time.
What You Need
Just 5 Ingredients! How easy is that!?
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.
- Butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. Margarine is not suitable.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - it's important to use full fat sweetened condensed milk (not skim or light) as this helps to set the fudge firm. I find that Nestle brand also sets firmer than home brand versions.
- Golden Syrup - a sweet and sticky liquid that helps to give the fudge it's delicious caramel flvaour.
- Brown Sugar - choose either regular brown sugar or dark brown sugar for this recipe. I generally use regular brown sugar.
- White Chocolate - choose white baking chocolate or chocolate melts for the best results.
Step By Step Instructions
This simple Thermomix caramel fudge couldn't be easier to make!
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full method.
Step 1 - Grate The Chocolate
Place the white chocolate into the Thermomix bowl and grate finely.
Set aside in a seperate bowl.
Step 2 - Melt
Place the butter, sweetened condensed milk, golden syrup and brown sugar into the Thermomix bowl.
Heat for 8 minutes until melted and smooth.
Step 3 - Cook
Cook the fudge for 20 minutes.
TIP: ensure the MC (measuring cup) is OFF during cooking this fudge.
Step 4 - Add The Chocolate
Add the grated chocolate to the fudge in the Thermomix bowl and mix together.
Working quickly, pour the fudge into a prepared tin and spread out with a spoon.
NOTE: The fudge will be very thick at this stage.
Step 5 - Chill
Chill the fudge in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
Remove from the fridge and cut into slices.
FAQ & Expert Tips
When heating and cooking the fudge, it's important to keep the MC off. This stops the majority of the condensation from dripping back onto the fudge.
It's important to use full fat sweetened condensed milk (not light or skim) as it sets firmer.
Store the caramel fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Place sheets of baking paper between each layer.
It's possible to freeze fudge in an airtight container for up to 2 months, however the texture and flavour may change. For best results, keep the fudge in the fridge and consume within 2-3 weeks.
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- Thermomix Chocolate Fudge - a classic fudge that you're going to love.
- Thermomix White Chocolate Christmas Fudge - perfect for Christmas and the festive season.
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- Thermomix Rum & Raisin Fudge - and adults only fudge that is perfect for a late night snack.
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The Best Thermomix Caramel Fudge Recipe
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 125 g butter
- 395 g sweetened condensed milk see notes
- 50 g golden syrup
- 220 g brown sugar
- 200 g white chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 28cm x 18cm slice tin with baking paper - ensure you leave some baking paper hanging over the edges to help you remove the fudge from the tin once it’s set.
- Break the white chocolate into pieces and place into your Thermomix bowl. Chop for 5 seconds, Speed 7. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until needed.
- Place the butter, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk and brown sugar into your Thermomix bowl and cook for 8 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 3 (with the measuring cup OFF).
- Scrape the sides of your Thermomix bowl and cook for a further 20 minutes, Varoma temperature, Speed 3 (with the measuring cup OFF).
- Add the chopped white chocolate and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 4 or until it’s melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Working quickly, transfer the fudge to your prepared tin and smooth the surface.
- Place the fudge into the fridge for 6 hours (preferably overnight) to set before cutting into pieces.
Notes
- Butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. Margarine is not suitable.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - it's important to use full fat sweetened condensed milk (not skim or light) as this helps to set the fudge firm. I find that Nestle brand also sets firmer than home brand versions.
- Golden Syrup - a sweet and sticky liquid that helps to give the fudge it's delicious caramel flvaour.
- Brown Sugar - choose either regular brown sugar or dark brown sugar for this recipe. I generally use regular brown sugar.
- White Chocolate - choose white baking chocolate or chocolate melts for the best results.
Place sheets of baking paper between each layer. Freezing - It's possible to freeze fudge in an airtight container for up to 2 months, however the texture and flavour may change. For best results, keep the fudge in the fridge and consume within 2-3 weeks.
Rebecca says
Someone else made this and brought to work and I loved it and had to give it a go. I am not usually a big fridge person but I'm definitely this fudge person! It's pretty rich so I cut it up pretty small. My husband and daughter love it too.
Lucy Mathieson says
Fantastic!!!! We're so happy to hear that!
Sparklett21 says
Hi, I'm hoping to make this as Wedding favours. Is this recipe for a TM5? I believe Varoma temp is slightly different between the TM31 & the TM5?
Lauren Matheson says
Hello, This recipe is for both a TM5 and TM31 🙂 I'm pretty sure it's called steaming temp on a TM31 .
Sparklett21 says
Thank you Lauren. I'll see how I go?
waterlily says
Absolutely fantastic...5* My husband isn't a fudge fan - he says it's too sickly etc...but he LOVED this and ate more than I did!!! If anyone has been to the Fudge Kitchen in UK...it's on par with their fudge, creamy and smooth and has a fantastic flavour.
BTW, I keep it in the freezer and think its actually nicer when just out of freezer, leave for 1o mins before trying to cut!
Lucy Mathieson says
Yay!! That's wonderful that you guys liked it so much!! Great tip about the freezer too!!
Eve says
Why did my condensed milk separate
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Eve, Hmm, I'm not too sure why that may have happened. Was the condensed milk still in date?
Adrienne says
I made this for christmas and everyone that ate it said it was the best fudge they have ever eaten. Easy recipe and sooo delicious.
Lauren says
That's excellent, we're so glad you all enjoyed it!
Melody says
I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect! So easy and so delicious. Will definitely be made again and again.
Lucy says
Woo hoo! That's great to hear - thank you!
Joanna says
Oh no! I left the white choc in the bowl and added all the other ingredients instead of adding at the end.
Any chance it will still be ok?
Lauren says
It will still be ok! I've done that before too xx
Wendy says
Thank you. I just left chocolate in and was horrified when I kept reading. ?
Melissa says
I made this the other day it was delicious how do I go about doubling the recipe, what adjustment should I make for time etc? Thanks
Lauren says
Hi Melissa, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I think it's probably best to make two batches of this recipe instead of doubling it I'm afraid. Sorry I can't be of more help x
Leanne says
I successfully doubled the recipe. I made the following adjustments:
Step 2- chop for 10 seconds
Step 3-cook for 12 minutes
Step 4- put measuring cup back on and cook for 32 minutes.
Step 5- mix for 20 seconds
Thank you for the recipe Lauren. Perfect treat.
Ellie Rentoul says
Hi Leanne! Thank you for your Excellent adjustments instructions! Following these now as we speak 🙂
Newish Thermouser
Ellie REntoul
Leianne says
Definitely make it in two batches. I've tried double batches twice and it doesn't set. It works as a single batch perfectly every time.
Kirsty Lyon says
Hi,
I was wondering if this could be frozen successfully? I usually make all my fudge in chocolate molds and then store in freezer until I am giving them out in hampers (I make roughly 20 hampers at a time). I usually do this over a couple of weeks so trying to write out my preparation order list.
Thank you
Lauren says
Hm, I haven't tried to freeze it before. I'd suggest popping a piece into the freezer overnight as a test. Sorry I can't be of more help xx
Kirsty Lyon says
Thanks. Will give it a try
Kate says
Hi Kirsty, has it frozen well? I would love to make this as a gift but we have a 7hr car drive and I think it will fare better if it can leave our place frozen!
Catriona says
Didn't have enough white chocolate so did half white and half milk choc and it was delicious, don't know how I will wait the 6 hours before I can cut it!
Lauren says
Ooh that sounds great!
Christine says
After making this a number of times, we found we didn't have enough white chocolate, so did half white and half milk chocolate. We thought this fudge couldn't get any better, but now we have it this way by choice. Sooooooo delicious.
Lucy says
Oh that's awesome to know!
Nicole says
AMAH-ZING took it to work and people said it was the best they'd ever tasted!
So easy to make, thanks!
Helen says
Hi, new thermo user here. Step 4 do I put the measuring cup back on ?
Lauren says
Hi Helen, yes you do 🙂
sharyn says
Hi how long will it store for and what is the best way to store it?
Lauren says
Hi Sharyn, I usually store ours in an airtight container in the fridge. You could store it in a container in your pantry, however it may go a little soft depending on how warm it is. To be honest the longest we've stored it is around a week.
MaryAnn says
The best fudge recipe ever!!! I had marriage proposals after people ate the fudge. This is now a family favourite recipe. Thank you so much.
Lucy says
Oh that is SO awesome!!!!!
Lisa says
I had absolute rave reviews about this fudge from all the people who tried some, and it was the first time I'd tried a recipe without glucose syrup. However I did find it was difficult to smooth over once poured out. So I didn't get the smooth clean finish which presented as nicely once wrapped for Xmas gifts. There's another recipe on the TM site called salted caramel fudge which did achieve the smooth finish on top. Possibly it's the slight difference in measurements or cooking times or maybe it's the addition of glucose? Still it was delicious, I'd make it again just the same, but not for gifting ?
Lauren says
Thanks Lisa, you are probably right, the glucose syrup probably does make it easier to smooth. I'm really glad everyone enjoyed the taste x