Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Strawberry Fudge, a creamy and luscious treat that marries rich white chocolate with the sweet essence of strawberries. This stunning pink fudge is not just a feast for the eyes—it’s perfect for any celebration, from Valentine’s Day to birthdays or simply as a sweet indulgence throughout the year. With its unique swirl of strawberry flavor, this recipe adds a refreshing twist to traditional fudge while being incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift, Strawberry Fudge is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 3 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup half and half
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together strawberry extract and red gel food coloring until fully combined.
- Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, softened butter, and half-and-half; stir consistently until boiling.
- Boil for 3–4 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat, add white chocolate chips, cover, and let sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth; then mix in marshmallow cream and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Pour half of the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Mix the red gel mixture into the remaining fudge and pour dollops onto the white layer.
- Use a butter knife to swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Cool completely overnight before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg