Jamoncillo (Mexican Milk Fudge Candy)

Mexican milk fudge candy cut into squares piled on top of each other on a cutting board.

5 from 40 votes

Jamoncillo is a smooth and creamy Mexican milk fudge. These bite-size treats are so darn addictive. And they're easier to make than you think. Promise!

Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: pieces

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole milk
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
cinnamon stick (small piece)
½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

In a stock pot, add the milk, sugar, vanilla, and piece of cinnamon stick.
Turn on stove and turn to medium heat.
Stir constantly using a wooden spoon.
Right before it boils, add the baking soda.
Immediately turn the heat to low.
Stir without stopping for 30-45 minutes.
Use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to between 234 and 239°F.
How long will depend on the pot you use.
Stir with the spoon, and if you can see the bottom of the pot, it's ready.
It will look like dulce de leche but a thicker consistency.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Don't stop stirring. Stirring will help it cool down.
Place wax paper on a rectangular plate.
Pour the cooled (but still warm) mixture all over the wax paper.
Spread evenly using a spatula.
Place another piece of wax paper over the candy mixture.
Cool completely then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Slice into squares.

Notes

PRO TIPS:

When the mixture is hot, you can place it in molds. You can give them different shapes like round or rectangular.
If you are using small molds to form your sweet candy, grease the molds or line them with thin wax or parchment paper ahead of time.
For a different touch, add nuts, almonds or walnuts.
The exact cooking times depend on the amount of milk you use, the type of pot you use, whether you have a gas or electric stove. Be patient. It will come together.
Whatever you do, never dip your finger in the hot candy! It will burn your skin.

This recipe makes 20 small thin pieces. If you make them thicker, this recipe will make less.

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