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Swedish Vanilla Fudge

A delightful treat that combines creamy sweetness with a rich vanilla flavor, perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Swedish
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream Best for creamy texture.
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, butter, and salt.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool to room temperature.
  6. Refrigerate the fudge until it is firm, about 2 hours.
  7. Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut it into squares.

Notes

Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Consider freezing it in small portions for longer storage.