This Key Lime Fudge is going to be your new favorite dessert if you like sweet and sour things.
It has a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. The key lime taste is strong and provides it the right amount of sweetness and citrus.
You could say it’s like key lime pie in fudge form: no baking, no stress, just pure tropical goodness!
Let’s create some fudge!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white chocolate chips
- One can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
- ¼ cup of key lime juice (fresh is great!)
- 1 tablespoon of key lime zest (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional, for a light lime color)
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- You can add crushed graham crackers, additional lime zest, or a drizzle of white chocolate on top if you choose.
A medium-sized pot
Spatula
Baking dish that is 8 by 8 inches
Paper made with parchment
Cutting knife
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate.
Put white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir regularly until the mixture is smooth.
2. Add the taste of key lime.
Take it off the heat and add the key lime juice, lime zest, vanilla essence, salt, and food coloring (if using).
3. Put the mixture in the pan.
Put parchment paper on the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish, then spread the fudge out evenly.
4. Put on some toppings.
Add more lime zest and smashed graham crackers on top for more flavor.
5. Cool and set.
Put in the fridge for at least two hours or until firm.
6. Cut and serve.
Once the fudge has set, use the parchment paper to take it out, cut it into squares, and enjoy!
Tips and Variations
- Use key limes that are fresh! Juice from a bottle works, but fresh juice tastes the finest.
- Slowly melt the chocolate. White chocolate can burn quickly, so keep the heat low and whisk it all the time.
- Allow it to fully set. Put it in the fridge for at least two hours before cutting to produce beautiful slices.
- Add crushed graham crackers on top before putting it in the fridge for more key lime pie flavor.
- Want it to be even more sour? To make it taste more like citrus, add ½ tsp of lime extract.
- If you don’t want dairy, use coconut condensed milk and dairy-free white chocolate.
- For a sweeter variation, pour melted white chocolate over the top before putting it in the fridge.
- For a crunchy variant, add crushed vanilla wafers or chopped macadamia nuts.
- For a zesty flavor, add ½ teaspoon of lemon zest.
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Want to keep it for a longer time? You can freeze the fudge for up to three months. Before serving, let it thaw.
That’s all there is to it! Your Key Lime Fudge is ready to eat! Every bite is sweet, sour, and full of key lime pie taste. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went.Enjoy your snacks! ✨🍋