Mexican Milk Fudge (Jamoncillo)

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This traditional Mexican confection is a soft, sweet candy known as Mexican Milk Fudge. Just 4 ingredients and you have yourself a delectable piece of fudge. This recipe may be basic, but the taste is not! it’s a rich and creamy fudge, with a deep, caramelized taste.

Jamoncillo candy, also known as the sweet sensation dulce de leche or leche condensada (condensed milk) in certain spots, is a classic treat hailing from Mexico and beyond in Latin America. Picture a velvety, sugary fudge crafted from milk, giving you a dreamy, creamy bite every time! The ingredients and method are simple…no candy thermometer is required. This easy-to-make fudge candy is sold throughout Mexico in dulcerias (candy stores) and in Hispanic grocery stores in the United States.

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Ingredients for Mexican Milk Fudge (Jamoncillo)

You Will Need Only 4 Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Light Brown Sugar
• Vanilla Extract

How To Make Mexican Milk Fudge (Jamoncillo)

Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently with a wooden or silicone spatula.

Place a teaspoon of fudge in a bowl with cold water to test. Drain water and mold fudge into a ball with your fingers. If you are able to form a ball, fudge is ready for the next step. If not, continue simmering and stirring for a couple of minutes and test again.

Carefully transfer the fudge to a bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-low for 5 minutes. 

Fudge will begin to set. Immediately transfer to the prepared pan, evenly spreading with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 90 minutes. Slice into squares. (Optional) Add a whole pecan to each fudge square.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, good for 1 week.

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Mexican Milk Fudge (Jamoncillo de Leche)

Eunice Huerta

This recipe may be basic, but the taste is not! it's a rich and creamy fudge, with a deep, caramelized taste.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine butter, sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Bring to a boil and continue to simmer for 15 minutes stirring frequently with a wooden or silicone spatula.
• Place a teaspoon of fudge in a bowl with cold water to test. Drain water and mold fudge into a ball with your fingers. If you are able to form a ball, fudge is ready for the next step. If not, continue simmering and stirring for a couple of minutes and test again.
• Carefully transfer fudge to a bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium-low for 5 minutes. Fudge will begin to set. Immediately transfer to prepared pan, evenly spreading with spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy.

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