Cream Cheese Candy Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24
Description:
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Cream Cheese Candy! This easy-to-make candy is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings or for sharing with loved ones during festive seasons like Christmas. With the creamy goodness of cream cheese, the nutty crunch of pecans, and a hint of vanilla, this candy is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s ready in under an hour!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread the pecans and butter evenly on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 15 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. |
| 2 | In a saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, stirring constantly to prevent burning. |
| 3 | Once the cream cheese is melted, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the saucepan, stirring until well combined and smooth. |
| 4 | Remove the saucepan from the heat and gently fold in the toasted pecans and butter until evenly distributed throughout the mixture. |
| 5 | Line a baking dish or tray with parchment paper and pour the cream cheese mixture into it, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. |
| 6 | Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill the cream cheese candy until it is firm and set, usually for about 2-3 hours. |
| 7 | Once set, remove the cream cheese candy from the refrigerator and cut it into bite-sized squares or rectangles using a sharp knife. |
| 8 | Serve the Cream Cheese Candy immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 piece):
- Calories: 173.4
- Total Fat: 10.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 11.7mg
- Sodium: 35mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 19.2g
- Protein: 1.4g
Keywords:
Dessert, Christmas, Easy, Quick, Large Groups, Cream Cheese Candy, Candy Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Cream Cheese Candy recipe! Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or sharing with friends and family during the festive season. Enjoy the rich flavors of cream cheese, toasted pecans, and vanilla in every bite.
