Maple Walnut Fudge

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Make creamy maple walnut fudge with white chocolate and crunchy walnuts. This easy microwave recipe needs no stovetop or candy thermometer.

Prep Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Maple Walnut Fudge Recipe

Servings: pieces

Calories: 82kcal

16-17.6 ounces white chocolate bars, chopped (four 4 to 4.4-ounce bars) (Lindt brand four 4.4-ounce white chocolate bars used)
14 ounces canned sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into cubes
1½ teaspoons maple extract
1½ cups chopped walnuts (divided into 1 cup mixed into the fudge and ½ cup for the top)

Line a straight-sided, 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow enough paper to overhang the sides of the pan to easily lift the fudge out for slicing.
To a large microwave-safe bowl, add the chopped white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and cubed butter. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir, then heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is almost fully melted. Stir until smooth.
Stir in the maple extract and 1 cup chopped walnuts until well combined.
Transfer to the prepared pan and spread to an even thickness.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup chopped walnuts over the top and gently press them into the fudge so they stay in place after chilling and slicing.
Refrigerate the fudge for 4 hours, until firm. Using the parchment overhang, lift the fudge from the pan and slice into 64 (1 x 1-inch) pieces.

Maple syrup cannot be used as a substitute for the maple extract in this recipe as it will alter the final results in texture and flavor.
Maple extract is very intense in flavor and very dark in color. You can start by adding just 1 teaspoon for a milder maple flavor and a slightly lighter color fudge.
Some white chocolate bars, depending on the brand, come in either 4-ounce or 4.4-ounce sizes. Either one will work just fine for this recipe. Lindt brand 4.4-ounce bars were used for developing this recipe as that was what was available in my local grocery store. The Ghirardelli and Baker’s Premium brands come in the 4-ounce size. Be sure to use a good quality brand white chocolate for the best results.
Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before serving after an extended chill period
Store in an airtight container with parchment between the layers. The fudge keeps 1 week at room temperature, 1 month refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.