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Maple Bacon Fudge

Maple Bacon Fudge

This maple bacon fudge blends smooth maple-flavored fudge with crispy bacon for a perfectly balanced sweet-savory dessert that’s rich, structured, and ideal for gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Set Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 20 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, canadian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge Base
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • White chocolate chips or maple baking chips
  • Unsalted butter
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
For the Bacon
  • Thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp
Optional Topping
  • Extra bacon bits
  • Flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottom saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Bacon
  1. Cook bacon until deeply crisp. Drain thoroughly and chop finely. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Pan
  1. Line a baking dish with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Step 3: Melt the Base
  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter, condensed milk, and chocolate chips slowly, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Add Maple Flavor
  1. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Keep heat low to prevent scorching.
Step 5: Fold in Bacon
  1. Remove from heat and gently fold in most of the bacon, reserving some for topping.
Step 6: Set the Fudge
  1. Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with remaining bacon and optional sea salt.
Step 7: Chill Until Firm
  1. Refrigerate until fully set before slicing.