Description
Strawberry Shortcake Fudge captures every flavor you love about the classic summer dessert. It features sweet fresh strawberries, buttery graham cracker crunch, and rich creamy sweetness in a beautiful, sliceable square.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into slices
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and very finely diced
- 1 cup graham crackers, finely crushed
- Extra sliced strawberries for decorating the top, optional
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
- Hull and very finely dice the fresh strawberries, then spread them on a paper towel and pat completely dry.
- Combine the granulated sugar, sliced butter, and sweetened condensed milk in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately add the white chocolate chips and stir until every chip melts completely.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the dried diced strawberries and crushed graham crackers.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Arrange extra strawberry slices on top if desired. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour, then cover loosely and refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes until firm.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
- Use a sharp knife to slice into neat squares.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for best results.
- Ensure strawberries are patted dry to avoid excess moisture.
- For cleaner cuts, warm the knife blade under hot water before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Fudge, dessert, summer dessert, fudge recipe