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Creamy Key Lime Fudge

This easy key lime fudge recipe is creamy, rich, sweet, and packed with fresh citrus flavor. Made with white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh lime juice, this simple no bake dessert tastes just like key lime pie in fudge form.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Servings: 25
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 drops green food coloring optional
  • 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave extra parchment paper hanging over the sides for easy removal later. Press the parchment gently into the corners of the pan and set aside.
  2. Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over low heat.
  3. Stir the mixture slowly and continuously as the chocolate melts. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully melted with no lumps remaining.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the key lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and green food coloring if using. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly using a spatula, making sure the mixture reaches all corners.
  6. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly across the top of the fudge while the surface is still soft.
  7. Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or until the fudge is fully firm.
  8. Lift the chilled fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into small squares using a sharp knife.
  9. Serve chilled for the best creamy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Fresh lime zest gives the strongest citrus flavor.
  • Chill overnight for cleaner slices.
  • White chocolate can burn quickly, so always use low heat.
  • For extra lime flavor, add additional zest.
  • Store chilled because the fudge softens at room temperature.
  • Small squares work best because this dessert is rich.