Description
This Lemon Creamsicle Fudge is a delightful blend of white chocolate and zesty lemon, offering a sweet treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Its creamy texture and vibrant flavor will impress anyone looking for a homemade dessert to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (168 g) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 bag (11 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1 jar (7 ounces / 198 g) marshmallow fluff
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 3 to 5 drops yellow gel food coloring
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easier removal.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, evaporated milk, and light corn syrup. Heat until the mixture begins to boil.
- Allow the mixture to boil undisturbed until it reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer, which is the soft-ball stage, for about 5 minutes.
- If sugar crystals form on the sides, gently brush them down with a wet pastry brush and remove from heat immediately.
- Let the mixture sit for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir in the white chocolate chips until fully melted and smooth.
- Beat in the marshmallow fluff until well combined and creamy, but do not overmix.
- Scoop out 1 cup of the fudge mixture into a small bowl; this part will remain plain white. Stir the lemon extract and yellow gel food coloring into the remaining mixture until evenly tinted.
- Pour the lemon mixture into the lined baking pan, spreading it evenly. Dollop the reserved white mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 2 hours or refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. For quicker setting, freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Once firm, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
Ensure the mixture reaches the correct temperature for the best fudge consistency.
Feel free to adjust the amount of gel food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
Store leftover fudge in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg