White Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Spice Fudge – made with real pumpkin, a graham cracker crust, and is topped with a white chocolate drizzle – perfection! Be sure to make a batch for friends and family this year!
I’ve always been WAY into fudge. I’m completely convinced that it’s decadence should be enjoyed year-round – not just during the holidays. Of course, that being said, I kinda go wild with it during baking season and enjoy handing it around to friends and family like it’s candy. Cause it is. And everybody could use a little more fudge in their life, amiright?
I made this pumpkin fudge extra delicious by adding a graham cracker crust and a white chocolate drizzle to take it over the top.
Chocolate drizzles make everything better somehow. I don’t know why but that’s just a fact of life and we need to accept it.
So pumpkin fudge is something of a trickster. I like to use actual pumpkin puree in my fudge – not just pumpkin pie spice – to give it a true pumpkin flavor. That can be tricky because pumpkin has a whole heck of a lot of moisture in that wreaks havoc on the setting up process.
The other issue is that I know you guys like your “easy fudge” recipes and many of you don’t own a candy thermometer. I totally get it although I think a candy thermometer is one tool EVERYBODY needs. Candy thermometer = more candy = awesomeness.
So, I kept this recipe really simple and added in an extra step to keep the consistency of this fudge spot on. All you need to do is cook the pumpkin and the sweetened condensed milk for about 10 minutes to get rid of as much moisture from the pumpkin as possible. It’s super easy and totally necessary – DO NOT skip this step!
Fudge is one of my favorite treats to make during the holiday season – what’s yours?
More Pumpkin Treats
- Praline Pumpkin Roll
- Better Than Anything Pumpkin Cake
- Pumpkin Delight
- Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
How To Make Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp Challenge Butter melted
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
Fudge
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin
- 2 12 oz bags white chocolate chips I used Nestle
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Drizzle
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp shortening
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray and line with foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar in a small bowl and stir until combined.
- Press the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and press down firmly. (Hint: Use the bottom of a measuring cup to really pack it in.)
- Refrigerate crust while preparing fudge.
Fudge
- Combine the sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin in a heavy bottomed pot. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring almost continuously.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and cook an additional five minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour into prepared pan and refrigerate for at least four hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Drizzle
- If you want to add the chocolate drizzle, melt white chocolate chips and shortening together and drizzle over the top of the cut pieces of fudge.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Crust, pumpkin, and chocolate drizzles…I’m totally in for a pan of fudge goodness!!! This is such a fun treat for the holidays! Gotta love fudge all year though!!! I’m with you there!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jocelyn! We need to start a fudge movement 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Wow, Trish. I’m in love with this fudge, and the fact that you used real pumpkin in it! Totally agree that fudge should be a year round treat! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Another convert! I’m going to take over the world…with fudge! Thanks Cathy!
Katie @ Recipe for Perfection says
I envy your perfect drizzle! It looks beautiful. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Why, thank you! You know that not every piece looked like that 😉 Thanks for stopping by Katie!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love the Fall when I get to see all sorts of delicious pumpkin spice recipes! My kids love fudge so I bet they would enjoy this recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t it the best time of year Sabrina? I just love fall and all the yummy recipes that come with it!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Oh my! Fudge with real pumpkin in it?!! YES!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s sooo good Julianne!
Kaitie says
I love this! Pumpkin is a huge love of mine and this looks absolutely delicious!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kaitie!
Kristen says
Oh that fudge looks SO good. I love that you made the recipe easy, too.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kristen!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Wow! This fudge is seriously stunning! Totally adding this to my holiday baking list!
Katerina @ Diethood says
I, too, love love love fudge! SO MUCH! White chocolate and pumpkin are a match made in heaven, especially in fudge form!
Beth says
I’m suppose to make pumpkin fudge this weekend and I’m kind of nervous! I’ll have to follow your tip!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
That is the most delicious looking fudge ever!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh wow, this fudge looks and sounds unbelievably delish! Will definitely have to give this a try, thank you!
best christmas gifts says
This recipe is amazing! I maded it and both my husband and I love it and have eaten twice since! Thank you.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love that you added a crust! This fudge looks incredible!
Mir says
You found a way to put actual pumpkin in fudge! I am full of admiration. I just always assumed it was near impossible and didn’t try! This looks so magnificent. And the crust. I mean, how could you not?