10 Best Fudge Shops in New Orleans
Calling all dessert lovers! Satisfy your craving on June 16, also known as National Fudge Day.
Originating from a botched recipe for chocolate caramels,
fudge has become a staple in candy shops and confectioneries. The treat can be a simple block of chocolatey goodness or mixed with add-ins such as
pralines or peanut butter.
To celebrate the iconic sweet, here are 10 shops and confectionaries within New Orleans that sell hand-crafted fudge.
1. Evan's Creole Candy Factory
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Owned by the famous Cafe Du Monde, Evan's Creole Candy Factory is a gem on the corner of Decatur and Dumaine Streets. The old-fashioned factory offers a wide range of fudge flavor, from sprinkle-topped Birthday Cake to coffee-inspired Cafe Au Lait. If you prefer a holiday-themed treat, visit Evan's for its limited-time King Cake fudge or Christmassy Eggnog fudge.
Grab your fudge to-go and walk less than three minutes to Jackson Square, where you can enjoy the chocolate delicacy with a view of St. Louis Cathedral.
2. Kilwins
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Michigan-based franchise Kilwins sells fudge, ice cream, and chocolates at two locations within the French Quarter. Although the company's Mackinac Island recipe has remained unchanged since the 1940s, Kilwins boasts a menu of 12 fudge flavors. The franchise's best seller may be chocolate, but readers craving a citrusy dessert should try the lemon or key lime fudges.
Visit the fudge shops located on Decatur and Canal Streets to taste the original fudge recipe that has been Kilwins' pride for the past 80 years.
3. Haydel's Bake Shop
Multiple Locations
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The Haydel Family has been crafting confections for three generations since opening a bakery in 1959. The family's culinary expertise is unmatched, and the Magazine Street shop is a popular stop during Mardi Gras. However, do not overlook the bakery's petit fours. The pecan brownie petit four elevates the French dessert by mixing in fudgy flavors.
Order a pecan brownie petit four to experience a new take on a dessert typically found in French patisserie.
4. Laura's Candies
Multiple Locations
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Known as New Orleans' oldest candy shop, Laura's Candies expanded from its original location on Chartres Street to include shops on Royal Street and Severn Avenue. While best known for its Mississippi Mud, Laura's is also famous for its fudge options. The candy shop makes a variety of swirled fudges, whether the confectioners are mixing chocolate with raspberries or praline with white chocolate.
Buy a block or four of Laura's fudge and understand why the candy shop is a favorite among both locals and tourists.
5. Leah's Pralines
714 St. Louis St., (504) 523-5662
6. Lolli's Chocolates
Multiple Locations
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With three locations within the state, Lolli's Chocolates puts a fudgy spin on Heavenly Hash. The New Orleans dessert combines chocolate fudge with almonds and marshmallows. The result is a rocky road-flavored fudge that is available in white, milk, and dark chocolate.
Stop by Lolli's Chocolates if you find yourself in Lafayette, Mandeville, or Harahan. Maybe, you will purchase one, two, or three of its types of Heavenly Hash.
7. Southern Candymakers
Multiple Locations
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As
its name implies, Southern Candymakers infuses each dessert with Louisiana
flavors. The business remains popular among New Orleanians and has three locations.
A local favorite, Southern Candymakers' delectable fudge is available in four
flavors: chocolate, chocolate pecan, peanut butter, and vanilla.
If
you are spending the day in the French Quarter, visit one of their two Decatur
Street locations. Residents of the Westbank can head to the Harvey location to satisfy
their candy cravings.
8. Southern Fixings Pralines
1827 Hickory Ave., (985) 618-3473
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During her childhood, Natasha Jones fell in love with New Orleans-style pralines. Her passion for confections led to the creation of Southern Fixings, a praline shop located on Hickory Avenue in Harahan. The shop combines Jones' delicious pralines with fudge brownies to make praline brownie bars.
Make the trip to Jefferson Parish for a sweet and salty brownie that is the best of the worlds.
9. The Fudgery
Multiple Locations
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Advertised as America's favorite fudge seller, The Fudgery established two locations in New Orleans. The hand-crafted fudge comes in half-pound slices in 12 flavors, such as Maple Nut or Cookies and Cream. For those looking for a sugar-free option, the national franchise offers sugar-free chocolate nut fudge.
The Riverwalk and French Quarter locations make the delectable delicacy available to anyone with a sweet craving.
10. The Sweet Life Bakery
516 Veterans Memorial Blvd., (504) 371-5153
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The Sweet Life Bakery may specialize in custom cakes, but the Metairie business has a daily menu of desserts. The fudge brownie and Heavenly Hash bring the classic sweet to new heights. The two are the perfect bites for any chocolate lover.
Found on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, the specialty bakery is a must-go for shoppers heading to Clearview Mall or Lakeside Mall.
Celebrate National Fudge Day in Louisiana
On June 16, treat yourself to a block of chocolate, peanut butter, or lemon fudge at one of these 10 fantastic spots. Or, better yet, schedule a chocolate-centered road trip and try every one.
