Description
Quick and zesty 5-Minute Lemon Fudge delights dessert enthusiasts with its tangy cream cheese base. Creamy squares promise refreshing citrus notes that melt perfectly on palates seeking simple summer sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups/750 ml white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsps/30 ml unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps/30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp/15 ml lemon zest
- Yellow food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8-inch square baking pan completely with parchment paper, extending edges for effortless fudge extraction.
- Melting: Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short 30-second bursts while stirring consistently to create a uniform, glossy mixture without burning.
- Flavoring: Infuse the molten mixture with freshly squeezed lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest, stirring gently to distribute the vibrant citrus essence throughout the creamy base.
- Setting: Pour the luminous lemon-infused fudge into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to eliminate air bubbles and ensure an even, pristine texture.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the pan for 2-3 hours, allowing the fudge to solidify completely and develop its signature dense, velvety consistency.
- Serving: Lift the chilled fudge from the pan using parchment paper edges, slice into elegant, bite-sized squares, and present immediately to showcase the bright, tangy flavor and luxurious mouthfeel.
Notes
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: Select fresh, organic lemons with vibrant zest for the most intense citrus flavor and use premium white chocolate chips to ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Microwave chocolate and condensed milk slowly, stirring frequently to avoid overheating, which can cause the mixture to become grainy or separate.
- Control Moisture Content: Add lemon juice gradually and avoid over-mixing to maintain the fudge’s smooth consistency and prevent potential separation of ingredients.
- Storage and Serving Suggestions: Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg