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Strawberry Fudge

Decadent Strawberry Fudge That Melts in Your Mouth

Indulge in this Strawberry Fudge, a delicious blend of white chocolate and strawberries, that's an easy treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge Base
  • 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract Adjust based on desired intensity.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring Optional if you prefer a white fudge.
  • 2 cups Sugar Essential for consistency, no substitution recommended.
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Use salted butter but reduce additional salt.
  • 1/2 cup Half and Half Substitute with whole milk or heavy cream.
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 2 cups White Chocolate Chips High-quality bars can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Cream Melted marshmallows can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can replace it for a different taste.

Equipment

  • 3-quart saucepan
  • 9-inch square pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Coloring and Extract: Whisk together red gel food coloring and strawberry extract in a small bowl.
  3. Heat Base Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and half-and-half over medium heat until it boils.
  4. Cook: Continue stirring for 3-4 minutes until thickened; cool for a minute.
  5. Add Chocolate: Stir in white chocolate chips, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes.
  6. Incorporate Marshmallow: Whisk until smooth, then mix in marshmallow cream and vanilla extract.
  7. Layer and Swirl: Divide fudge, fold strawberry mixture in one half, and pour layers into the pan.
  8. Cool: Allow fudge to cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid using fresh strawberries as they can affect texture.

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