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    Sucre à la Crème

    Modified: May 11, 2025 · Published: Aug 2, 2013 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Recently, my mother-in-law visited from Canada. The kids were so thrilled to have their grandmother here, and I couldn't let her go without getting her to share one of her favorite easy desserts - Sucre à la Crème. 

    Sucre à la Crème is a traditional French Canadian recipe similar to fudge though the texture is more grainy and it melts in your mouth. It is incredibly sweet and decadent and just a small tray will last you for quite some time as you can't eat a lot at once (unless you are my husband). For more sweet treats, check out our Football Brownie Truffles.

    Sucre à la Crème is a traditional French Canadian recipe similar to fudge though the texture is more grainy and it melts in your mouth. It is incredibly sweet and decadent and just a small tray will last you for quite some time.
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    • Why this Sucre à la Crème recipe is awesome
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    Why this Sucre à la Crème recipe is awesome

    • Translated, it means sugar with cream. Hello? So much yum!
    • Kids can help make it homemade candy recipes like this one
    • A little goes a long way because it is so sweet

    Ingredients

    To make this yummy Canadian fudge, you'll need white sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla and butter. I dare you not to make something delicious with those ingredients.

    ingredients for Sucre à la Crème

    How to make Sucre à la Crème

    Mix 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl.

    pouring sugar into a measuring cup

    My kids loved helping with this step.

    child holding measuring cup
    child placing brown sugar in a bowl

    So did Grandma.

    children cooking with grandma

    My daughter works her muscles while stirring the mixture.

    After the sugars and cream are combined, microwave for four minutes. Remove from microwave and stir, then microwave again for another four minutes.

    child cooking

    Remove from the microwave and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of butter.

    Sucre à la Crème batter

    Line the bottom of an 8 x 8 casserole dish with parchment paper making sure to cover the sides as well.

    placing parchment paper in a pan

    Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, mix at high speed until the mixture gets thicker and forms peaks - around 2-4 minutes.

    stand mixer with batter

    Pour into the parchment covered casserole dish.

    pouring Sucre à la Crème into a baking dish

    Spread evenly throughout the dish, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Sucre à la Crème in a dish

    This is a very sweet treat, so you will want to cut it in small squares. Keep the Sucre à la Crème refrigerated.

    Sucre à la Crème

    It was wonderful to watch a family tradition being passed from one generation to the next. Thank you to Grandma for this recipe!

    FAQs For Sucre à la Crème Recipe

    What kind of sugar should I use?

    White granulated sugar is the standard for this recipe. Some versions use brown sugar for a slightly different flavor, but white sugar gives the classic result.

    Do I need a candy thermometer?

    It helps! A thermometer makes it easier to get the right consistency. If you don’t have one, watch for the mixture to thicken and pull away slightly from the sides of the pan.

    How should I store it?

    Once cooled and cut, store the pieces in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll keep for about a week.

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    Sucre à la Crème

    Vicky
    Sucre à la Crème is a traditional French Canadian recipe similar to fudge though the texture is more grainy and it melts in your mouth.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 24
    Calories 106 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 tablespoon butter

    Instructions
     

    • Mix 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of brown sugar and 1 cup of heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl.
    • After the sugars and cream are combined, microwave for four minutes. Remove from microwave and stir, then microwave again for another four minutes.
    • Remove from the microwave and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1 tablespoon of butter.
    • Line the bottom of an 8 x 8 casserole dish with parchment paper making sure to cover the sides as well.
    • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, mix at high speed until the mixture gets thicker and forms peaks - around 2-4 minutes.
    • Pour into the parchment covered casserole dish.
    • Spread evenly throughout the dish, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • This is a very sweet treat, so you will want to cut it in small squares. Keep the Sucre à la Crème refrigerated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 17gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

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    1. Valerie GlitteringMuffins says

      August 03, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      LOVE sucre à la crème! We did ours in the stove, this seems easier with less room for error, thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Vicky @ Mess For Less says

        August 22, 2013 at 12:15 am

        Valerie, I know - so YUMMY!

        Reply
    2. Louanne says

      August 02, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      This looks great. Thanks.

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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