Strawberries Cream Fudge Delight (Print Version)
Melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate fudge with strawberry swirls, chilled into glossy, marbled squares.
# What You Need:
→ Fudge Base
01 - 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
02 - 10.5 oz white chocolate, chopped
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Layer
05 - 3.5 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
06 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 2 tsp lemon juice
→ Cream Swirl
08 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened
09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - 1 tbsp heavy cream
# How to Prepare:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
02 - Combine the diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
03 - Place the chopped white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
04 - Stir the pure vanilla extract into the melted fudge base until evenly incorporated.
05 - Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula into an even layer.
06 - Beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
07 - Spoon dollops of the cooled strawberry compote and cream cheese mixture over the fudge layer. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl them together, creating a marbled effect throughout the surface.
08 - Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm and set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 even squares and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No candy thermometer needed, so you can breathe easy and skip the stress of hitting exact temperatures.
- The swirl effect looks stunning but takes zero artistic skill, just a toothpick and a willingness to drag it through.
02 -
- If your strawberry layer is even slightly warm when you add it, it will sink and bleed into the fudge instead of sitting on top in pretty swirls.
- White chocolate scorches faster than you think, so those 30 second microwave intervals are not a suggestion, they are a rule.
03 -
- Soften the cream cheese fully before mixing or you will chase lumps around the bowl forever and ruin the swirl.
- Run your knife under hot water and dry it between each cut for the cleanest squares you have ever seen.