Pumpkin fudge made with pumpkin pie spice and real pumpkin is brimming with rich pumpkin flavor and makes the perfect treat or gift!
This easy pumpkin fudge recipe is melt in your mouth delicious and requires no candy thermometer or tricky candy making skills. Enjoy it after a hearty bowl of pumpkin chili!
Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin Fudge
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Pumpkin Fudge Ingredients
- White chocolate chips – A high quality white chocolate chip will work the best here.
- Sweetened condensed milk – Make sure you’re using sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk, they are not the same.
- Pumpkin – Canned pure pumpkin puree. Do not try to use pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin pie spice – You can get this in the grocery store spice aisle, or easily make your own pumpkin spice recipe.
- Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract.
- Golden Oreos – Crushed. I love the texture these add, but you can skip them if you want a smooth fudge.
Spices, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, Oreos, white chocolate chips.
How do you make pumpkin fudge? (step-by-step)
⭐ First, line a pan with foil or parchment paper. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk.
⭐ Then, microwave in short intervals, stirring after each time and repeating until smooth and melted. Stir in the pumpkin, pumpkin spice and vanilla until smooth.
⭐ Next, stir half the crushed Oreos into the fudge. Pour fudge mixture into prepared pan, spread evenly, and sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos on top.
⭐ Finally, refrigerate until set and cut into squares.
Melt chocolate and condensed milk until smooth, then mix in remaining ingredients.
Preparation
Do you have to use the Oreo cookies?
No, we love the texture they add, but if you prefer a smooth fudge you can leave them out.
Can you make pumpkin fudge ahead of time?
Yes, this can be made a few days in advance.
What other mix-ins can I add to pumpkin fudge?
Try toasted walnuts (or other nuts you love), toffee bits, dried cranberries, or top with flaked sea salt.
Pour into a lined pan. Use a square pan, don’t be like me. 😂
Leftovers and storage
How do you store pumpkin fudge?
After the fudge has set, it can be stored at room temperature in a sealed container. It can also be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Can you freeze pumpkin fudge?
Fudge can be frozen for two to three months. Best practice is to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag, while it is still in a block (before it is cut). Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing.
How long does pumpkin fudge last?
Your fudge will last 2 – 3 days at room temperature, 3 – 5 days in the refrigerator, or up to three months in the freezer. Or if you bring it to my house it will be gone in a few hours.
Allow to set then slice into bite size squares.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Try making this with different flavored chips like butterscotch or chocolate.
✅ Make sure not to scorch the white chocolate chips when melting by stirring frequently. If you’re using a microwave, never let them go for more than 30 seconds without stirring (and no more than 15 seconds after they start to warm up).
✅ Allowing the fudge to set in the fridge for a few hours before slicing will make it easier to get clean sharp cuts.
✅ Swiping the knife with vegetable oil will also help give you a perfectly clean cut!
I like to top ours with extra cookie crumbles.
What to eat with pumpkin fudge (serving suggestions)
Well, this is definitely a seasonal dish, so how about something warm and hearty like vegetable beef soup or Mississipi pot roast. Don’t forget a side of quick dinner rolls and roasted brussels sprouts!
What mix-ins will you use?
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Tools we love
- Rubber spatula – Make sure to mix well and scrape the sides down so you don’t leave any fudgey goodness behind!
- Large Glass Measuring Cup – I love a glass measuring cup for measuring and microwaving. Less dishes!
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How to Make Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin Fudge
Ingredients
- 4 cups white chocolate chips high quality
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup canned pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 golden Oreos crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan dish or pie pan with foil or parchment paper. If you use foil, spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, combine white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave in 15 second increments, stirring in-between cycles until everything is melted and smooth.
- Stir in the pumpkin, pumpkin spice and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half the crushed Oreos. Pour into pan and smooth to edges with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining crushed Oreos over top.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until fudge is set. Cut into squares.
Notes
- Toasted walnuts (or other nuts you love)
- Toffee bits
- Dried cranberries
- Top with flaked sea salt.
Nutrition
Pumpkin Fudge
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Sara Welch says
This was such a fun and tasty twist to the typical fudge recipe! Exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth; delicious!
Betsy says
WOW! These are so good! I love the twist of including Oreos! Can’t find pumpkin fudge like THIS at the stores! So rich and creamy! And a nice crispness from those Oreos! I’ve gotta try to restrain myself and not eat too many at once. Pray for me…I may not be successful!
Heather Rose says
I can’t even tell you how much we loved this fudge! And it’s so easy to make!!
Carey says
The recipe as shown didn’t work out right. Despite heating the Ghirardelli white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk as directed, the mixture was like thick cookie dough. I had to add another 1/4 cup or so of the sweetened condensed milk, and then the oil from the chips began to separate. Things finally improved when I added the pumpkin and stirred like crazy, but I never achieved a silky smooth texture and still ended up with lumps of the chocolate chips. The only way I could have gotten it smooth as I had hoped would be if I straight up blended it in my food processor – which meant even more dirty dishes that I didn’t want to deal with. The end result is passable and has solid flavor, despite the remaining lumps.
April Woods says
Hi Carey – I’m sorry to hear you had trouble with the recipe. It sounds like perhaps the chips were heated too quickly or at too high a temps and seized a bit, making your mixture thicker. That could also possibly account for the oiliness you encountered. It’s always best to melt chips at a very low temperature and if using a microwave, only in short increments, stirring well in between. I’m glad you enjoy the flavor! xo April
Marie says
Have you ever made this with pumpkin chips? I wonder if it would be too strong.
April Woods says
I haven’t tried that, sorry!
Margaret says
I would like to make this fudge but find the amount of white chocolate chips stated in the recipe to be quite a large amount compared to the wet ingredients. Is that really four 8-ounce cups (volume) of white chocolate chips?