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Betty Crocker Kitchens Updated Oct 24, 2011

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Create the perfect combination of flavor and crunch with this homemade candy. Rich chocolate fudge layered with cajeta caramel, cashews and a sprinkle of sea salt—a recipe to impress.

Cajeta Caramel Fudge

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• Prep Time 15 min
• Total 4 hr 15 min
• Servings 36
• Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

Fudge Layer

• 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
• 1 1/2 cups whole roasted salted cashews

Cajeta Caramel Layer

• 8 oz white chocolate baking bars, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup cajeta (goat milk caramel spread) from 23.3-oz bottle
• 1 cup whole roasted salted cashews
• 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt or coarse sea salt

Instructions

• Step 1 Line 9-inch square pan with foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Step 2 In large microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and condensed milk uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cashews. Spread evenly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Step 3 In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate and cajeta uncovered on High 1 minute, stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Spread evenly over fudge layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup cashews; press gently into caramel layer. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition

Less Nutrition More Nutrition 180 Calories 9g Total Fat 3g Protein 21g Total Carbohydrate 18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 80 Total Fat 9g 14% Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 22% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 100mg 4% Potassium 130mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 18g Protein 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 0% 0% Vitamin C 0% 0% Calcium 6% 6% Iron 4% 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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