Description
Creamy lemon fudge delights taste buds with its zesty, melt-in-your-mouth magic. Citrusy sweetness and smooth texture invite culinary adventures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 14-ounce (397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Finishing Ingredients:
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8-inch square baking pan, ensuring complete coverage to facilitate easy removal of the fudge later.
- Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl, creating a smooth base for the fudge.
- Heat the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly between each interval to prevent scorching and ensure uniform melting.
- Gently fold in fresh lemon juice and vibrant lemon zest, incorporating the citrusy essence throughout the creamy mixture.
- Carefully transfer the lemony fudge into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute the mixture evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator, allowing the fudge to solidify and develop its characteristic firm texture for approximately 2-3 hours.
- Once completely chilled and set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper edges and slice into precise, bite-sized squares.
- Serve the zesty, creamy fudge immediately, savoring the bright lemon flavor and smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
Notes
- Adapt the zest for intense or subtle lemon flavor by adjusting the amount of lemon zest and juice.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for a smoother, creamier texture that melts more evenly.
- Prevent crystallization by ensuring no water drops into the chocolate during melting, which can cause seizing.
- Customize the fudge by adding optional mix-ins like toasted coconut, chopped pistachios, or dried blueberries for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg