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Strawberry Swirl Fudge Recipe

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This luscious Strawberry Fudge recipe features a creamy, rich base enhanced with a vibrant strawberry swirl, creating a delightful marbled effect. Made with white baking chips, marshmallow fluff, and a splash of strawberry extract, this fudge offers a perfect balance of sweetness and fruity flavor, ideal for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Fudge Base

  • ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
  • 3 cups + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1¾ cups good quality white baking chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
  • 7 ounces marshmallow fluff (1 container)

Strawberry Swirl

  • 2 teaspoons strawberry extract (Watkins recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon red food color gel

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends up all four sides. This setup will help in removing the fudge easily once set.
  2. Mix strawberry color and flavor: In a small glass bowl, combine the strawberry extract and red food color gel thoroughly to create a vivid mixture without staining your utensils.
  3. Melt butter and mix cream: In a heavy-bottomed 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine the salted butter, half and half, heavy cream, and clear vanilla flavoring. Stir continuously until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is homogenous.
  4. Add and simmer sugar: Gradually stir in the granulated sugar, maintaining constant stirring as the mixture heats to a simmer over about 6-7 minutes. Allow it to simmer gently for an additional 3 minutes to incorporate and dissolve the sugar completely, then remove from heat.
  5. Incorporate white baking chips: Add the white baking chips to the hot mixture. Cover the saucepan and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the chips to soften and melt completely, then stir until smooth.
  6. Add marshmallow fluff: Stir in the marshmallow fluff until the fudge mixture is perfectly smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy texture.
  7. Pour base fudge: Carefully pour about three-quarters of the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  8. Color remaining fudge: Stir the strawberry extract and red food color gel mixture into the remaining fudge in the saucepan until the color is evenly distributed.
  9. Create marbled swirl: Spoon dollops of the red-tinted fudge over the base fudge in the baking dish. Use a kitchen knife to gently swirl the red fudge through the white fudge, creating an attractive marbled pattern. Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  10. Chill to set: Transfer the fudge to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours until fully set and firm.
  11. Slice and serve: Once set, lift the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, cut the fudge into 5 by 5 slices, yielding 25 pieces. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Ensure constant stirring when heating the sugar mixture to prevent burning and clumping.
  • Use good quality white baking chips like Ghirardelli for the best flavor and texture.
  • The red swirl is delicate; swirl gently to achieve an attractive pattern without mixing colors completely.
  • Allow fudge to set fully in the refrigerator for best slicing results.
  • Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Keywords: strawberry fudge, white chocolate fudge, marshmallow fudge, marbled fudge, homemade fudge, creamy fudge dessert

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