Indulge in Decadent Caramel Coffee Fudge (Print version)

Creamy layered caramel coffee fudge with a soft bite, bold espresso flavor, and a simple chocolate drizzle.

# Ingredients:

For the caramel layer

01 - 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chips
02 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
03 - 3/4 cup (225 g) canned dulce de leche
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
05 - 1/2 cup (60 g) marshmallow cream

For the coffee layer

06 - 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee
07 - 1 teaspoon hot water
08 - 1/2 cup (150 g) sweetened condensed milk
09 - 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
11 - 1/2 cup (60 g) marshmallow cream

For the topping

12 - 1/3 cup (55 g) dark chocolate melting wafers
13 - Flaky salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment if your pan tends to stick.
02 - Add white chocolate chips and butter to a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir until mostly melted, remove from the heat, then stir until smooth.
03 - Stir in the dulce de leche and fine salt until smooth. Fold in the marshmallow cream, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
04 - Refrigerate the caramel layer for about 30 minutes, until the surface is set enough to hold the next layer without mixing.
05 - Stir the instant espresso powder with the hot water until dissolved. Mix it into the sweetened condensed milk until evenly blended.
06 - In a clean saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips with butter. Stir in the coffee condensed milk, then fold in the marshmallow cream until glossy.
07 - Spread the coffee layer gently over the caramel layer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully firm.
08 - Lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into small squares with a warm dry knife. Melt the dark chocolate wafers, drizzle over the squares, and sprinkle with flaky salt if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Chill at least 4 hours before slicing for clean layers.
02 - Use canned dulce de leche, not thin caramel sauce.
03 - Cut into small squares because the fudge is very rich.

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