Description
Silky smooth cheesecake fudge blends creamy Philadelphia cream cheese with rich chocolate for an indulgent dessert. Sweet chocolate swirls melt perfectly with tangy cream cheese, creating a luxurious treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) white chocolate, melted
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (50g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
- Crushed graham crackers
- Chocolate drizzle
- Fruit preserves
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal.
- Cream Cheese Base: Blend cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and lump-free, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to maintain a silky consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently fold in vanilla extract and melted white chocolate, creating a harmonious, creamy mixture.
- Layering Foundation: Pour half the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Cracker Incorporation: Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs uniformly over the initial layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Final Layering: Delicately pour remaining fudge mixture over the cracker layer, smoothing to create a pristine, level surface.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate for a minimum of four hours until the fudge sets completely and becomes firm enough to slice.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from pan using parchment paper overhang, then cut into elegant, bite-sized squares.
- Optional Embellishment: Garnish with additional graham cracker crumbs, chocolate drizzle, or a touch of fruit preserves for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
Prevent Cream Cheese Lumps: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free texture that guarantees a silky fudge consistency.
Melt Chocolate Carefully: Use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to prevent chocolate from burning and maintain a glossy, even mixture.
Chill for Perfect Texture: Allow sufficient refrigeration time (minimum 4 hours) to help fudge set properly, creating a firm yet creamy bite that holds its shape when sliced.
Customize Dietary Needs: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives or use crushed nuts for low-carb versions, making the recipe adaptable to various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg