Description
Delightful no-bake strawberry fudge squares that combine creamy white chocolate with the tartness of strawberries, all on a buttery biscuit base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz digestive biscuits or graham crackers, finely crushed
- 3.5 oz unsalted butter, melted
- 7 oz white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 1.75 oz freeze-dried strawberries, ground to fine powder (or 3.5 oz fresh strawberries, puréed and strained)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 drops pink or red gel food coloring (optional)
- Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
- Extra freeze-dried strawberry pieces or coarse sugar crystals (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on two sides.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until well coated.
- Press and Chill Crust: Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate Base: In a medium heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add Strawberry Flavor: Remove from heat, stir in the strawberry powder, vanilla extract, salt, and food coloring if using.
- Assemble the Fudge: Pour the mixture over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
- Chill Until Firm: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to set.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang, slice into squares, and garnish as desired.
Notes
For best results, refrigerate overnight. The squares can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg