Caramel Peanut Fudge

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Caramel Peanut Fudge to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Caramel Peanut Fudge, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• BOTTOM LAYER
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• FILLING
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped salted
• peanuts
• CARAMEL
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually
• wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• TOP LAYER
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch dish.
• For the bottom layer: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup
• butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in a small
• saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth.

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Spread evenly in prepared pan

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Refrigerate until set

Step 3: Technique & Execution

For the filling: In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Stir in sugar and evaporated milk

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Bring to a boil, and let boil 5 minutes

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme, 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla