Description
Delectable strawberry fudge delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, creamy texture and sweet berry essence. Pink swirls of fruity goodness invite chocolate lovers to savor each indulgent bite you’ll remember.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz/400 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (350 g) white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60 ml) strawberry jam or strawberry syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 12 drops pink gel food coloring
- ¼ cup (30 g) freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for effortless removal.
- Melting Station: Construct a double boiler using a heat-resistant bowl atop simmering water, ensuring no direct water contact.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, stirring continuously until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and blend strawberry jam into the creamy base, introducing a vibrant fruity dimension.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Incorporate vanilla extract and pink gel food coloring, creating a harmonious and visually appealing mixture.
- Setting Process: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even consistency.
- Textural Garnish: Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries across the top, adding a delightful crunch and intensified berry essence.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the fudge sets completely, becoming firm and easily sliceable.
- Serving Preparation: Extract the fudge using parchment paper edges, then slice into delicate, bite-sized squares.
- Storage: Preserve in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining optimal texture for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Prevent Separation: Stir chocolate and condensed milk constantly to avoid burning or splitting, keeping heat low and gentle.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-low heat when melting ingredients to maintain smooth, creamy fudge texture without scorching.
- Color Balance: Add food coloring gradually, mixing thoroughly to achieve consistent soft pink without creating streaks or uneven coloration.
- Texture Enhancement: Crush freeze-dried strawberries finely for even distribution and maximum flavor impact across the fudge surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg