Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Butterscotch Fudge is an easy recipe to make any time of year! No candy thermometer needed to make this perfect homemade fudge recipe.
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Why this Fudge Recipe Works
Sometimes it’s the most simple of flavors that tempt our taste buds. For me, that flavor is BUTTERSCOTCH.
I don’t bake nearly often enough with this flavor. That’s probably a good thing considering I have zero self control when it comes to butterscotch flavored desserts.
As I was wracking my brain about what my next fudge recipe should be…BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE just kept jumping out at me.
Knowing How to Make Fudge is a simple trick that will make you the hit of every party! Making fudge is easier than you think and it is so easy to personalize with your favorite ingredients and flavor combinations.
This fudge recipe works so well because it requires NO special equipment, not even a candy thermometer!
Using a combination of marshmallow cream, heavy cream and butterscotch chips creates fudge that holds up to slicing but melts in your mouth!
All you need is a little patience to wait while this sets in the fridge. The wait will be worth it when you bite into this creamy treat full of nostalgic butterscotch flavor.
Ingredient Notes
- Heavy cream – Make sure to use real heavy cream, not milk or low fat substitutes!
- Butterscotch chips – Find these in the baking aisle near the chocolate morsels.
- Marshmallow cream – Also known as marshmallow fluff, this is my secret for creating soft, smooth fudge.
Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1. Combine marshmallow cream and butterscotch chips
Put both ingredients in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
STEP 2. Heat butter and cream
Combine butter, heavy cream, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly. Let the mixture come to a rolling boil for 4 minutes, then remove from heat.
STEP 3. Combine
Immediately pour the boiling cream mixture over the marshmallow and butterscotch chips. Use electric beaters or mixer to blend ingredients together until smooth.
STEP 4. Chill and set
Pour the butterscotch fudge mixture into a square baking pan lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate the fudge until firm. This takes about 3 to 4 hours.
Remove the parchment paper from the pan, cut into squares and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
You can fudge without a mixer, but you will need to have a strong arm! The fudge mixture will be very thick and you need to stir quickly and vigorously to make sure all the butterscotch chips get melted and combined with the other ingredients.
Nope. I keep butterscotch fudge in the fridge because I love the taste when it’s chilled! However, it will keep just fine at room temperature.
Butterscotch Fudge will stay good for 1 – 2 weeks, if kept in a tightly sealed container.
No candy thermometer needed to make homemade butterscotch fudge. Just let it boil for 4 minutes and you will be good to go.
More Christmas recipes
- English Toffee
- Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
- Buckeyes
- Peanut Butter Fudge
- Oatmeal Scotchies
- Sugar Cookies – perfect no-spread cut out cookies
Butterscotch Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Heavy Cream
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter
- pinch of Kosher Salt
- 7 ounces jar Marshmallow Cream
- 11 ounces bag Butterscotch Chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Prepare your mixing bowl by adding the marshmallow cream and butterscotch morsels. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugar, cream, butter and salt. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil for a full 4 minutes (ROLLING BOIL). Remove from heat.
- Immediately pour hot mixture over marshmallow and butterscotch morsels in mixing bowl. Using your electric mixer, blend until smooth (and butterscotch is melted, about 1 minute). Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until firm. Cut into small pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- You can fudge without a mixer, but you will need to have a strong arm! The fudge mixture will be very thick and you need to stir quickly and vigorously to make sure all the butterscotch chips get melted and combined with the other ingredients.
- I keep butterscotch fudge in the fridge because I love the taste when it’s chilled! However, it will keep just fine at room temperature.
- Butterscotch Fudge will stay good for 1 – 2 weeks, if kept in a tightly sealed container.
Nutrition
Make this easy fudge to treat yourself AND a little extra to give away! You don’t need to be an expert candy maker to create the best ever Buttercotch Fudge right in your own kitchen.
What is heavy cream is it a heavy whipping cream?
Yes.
Could I put this on the freezer to get it to harden faster or would that mess up the texture?
I have the chips, but only half and half. Also wondering about the cup measurement on the marshmallow creme as I have an alread open big jar from a previous recipe. I may try it as a cup which that was.
Oh I am over here like … lets make this today!!! YUM
My kids and I were JUST now talking about how we wanted to try butterscotch fudge this year and then I found your recipe! I think it’s a sign! This looks so good!
This is the best!!!
Edit… should say sugar
I made this yesterday , It was so easy to make and ……. soo good!!!!! One question … is it possible to cut down the amount of suffer or would this mess with the recipe?
Yes, it would work to melt the marshmallows, that’s what usually do anyway-cheaper!
We do not get marshmallow cream here in Greece… can I substitute it with something else? I really want to make the recipe. I think I can find marshmallows… do they get melted to produce the cream? Or is the cream a whole different thing with many ingredients inside? Thanks!
I am also looking for an easy maple walnut fudge recipe. Would love to know what you have on that.
Here you go: https://www.shugarysweets.com/maple-walnut-fudge
Is marshmallow cream that stuff in the jar called fluff?
It sure is!
Wow fudge looks incredibly delicious!
It’s interesting that ingredients that you take for granted are not available to all bakers, even in areas you think would carry them. Always enjoy reading comments on sights like this. This fudge looks awesome and wonder what it would be like with chocolate or peanut butter chips?
I like how there is no candy thermometer involved!!
Yes, definitely makes it easier 🙂
I live in Ireland and don’t have access to marshmallow cream or butterscotch chips. But this recipe looks so amazing that I’m going to order them online right now! 🙂
ENJOY 🙂
That sounds really good! Thanks for sharing.
I just love butterscotch, I remember growing up my mother always msde butterscotch pie, delish. cannot wait to make this fudge. Need to stop at the grocery store tomorrow for ingredients. I will have to share with friends or I will eat it all.
Thanks
Enjoy Sheila! Let me know how it turns out!
Butterscotch is the BEST! This fudge looks fantastic Aimee! Pinned x
Thanks for pinning Jess!
I don’t bake with butterscotch much, either. I always seem to forget about it, but it’s a favorite of mine. This fudge looks SO good!
I was just making something with butterscotch yesterday and couldn’t stop eating it! So I feel ya, girl. Can’t wait to try this fudge. It might look simple, but I know those flavors are exploding!