Lemon Lime Fudge
The following recipe and photography was provided by recipe developer and food photographer, Ashley Durand of Plate & Pen.
When I think of fudge, I often picture decadent squares of creamy dark or milk chocolate swirled with peanut butter, caramel, or nuts, but what about white chocolate?
The “best kind of chocolate” is a hot debate amongst sweets lovers and while I personally reach for dark or milk chocolate, when paired with the right partners, like fresh citrus, white chocolate is actually quite delicious!
Take this Lemon Lime Fudge for example! Made by melting together white chocolate chips, condensed milk, lemon and lime juice, lemon and lime zest, and butter and allowing it to rest and harden, this fruity fudge is an easy and unique treat that is guaranteed to excite your sweet tooth!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a vibrant take on traditional fudge. When most people think of fudge they think of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, peanut, butter, or caramel. This recipe offers the same rich texture you know and love of traditional fudge, but uses white chocolate and fresh citrus, which creates light and refreshing color and flavor.
- It requires minimal ingredients. This recipe calls for a short list of ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your fridge and pantry. Simply melt all of the ingredients together over the stove, pour them into a square pan, and allow them to harden before serving. Baking has never been so easy!
- It makes a great gift! If you’re hosting a Spring gathering or looking to treat someone to a sweet surprise, use this fudge. Simply package the squares into small bags and add them to Easter baskets or pass them out as party favors!
Lemon Lime Fudge
Servings: 12-16 Squares
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 Tbsp. Heinen's unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. lemon zest, about 2 lemons
- 2 Tbsp. lime zest, about 2 limes
- Extra lemon and lime zest, for garnish
- Yellow gel food coloring, to swirl on top (optional)
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.
- Add the white chocolate chips, condensed milk, lemon and lime juice, lemon and lime zest, and butter to a medium-size pot over medium-low heat. Stir until the mixture is fully melted.
- Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and sprinkle extra citrus zest on top.
- If desired, add 5-6 dots of yellow gel food coloring all over fudge and use a spatula to create a swirl pattern. This step is optional.
- Let rest overnight to harden.
- Once hard, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. To make cutting clean and easy, place the fudge in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cutting.
