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Chocolate Strawberry Fudge

Chocolate Strawberry Fudge

Melena
This Chocolate Strawberry Fudge is rich, silky-smooth, and perfectly balanced with deep chocolate flavor and a bright pop of strawberry. Made with just a handful of ingredients and no baking required, this easy fudge slices clean, melts in your mouth, and looks stunning with its marbled swirl. It’s ideal for holidays, gift boxes, parties, or anytime you want a simple but impressive dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips high quality recommended
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Flavor Base
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp strawberry extract or 2–3 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • Pantry Staples
  • Parchment paper
  • Optional: pink food coloring for swirl effect

Instructions
 

  • Pre-Cooking Prep
  • Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  • Measure all ingredients ahead of time.
  • If using freeze-dried strawberries, crush into a fine powder.
  • Make the Fudge
  • In a saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
  • Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
  • Microwave option: Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Divide mixture evenly into two bowls.
  • Stir strawberry extract or strawberry powder into one half (add food coloring if desired).
  • Assemble
  • Spoon alternating dollops of chocolate and strawberry fudge into the prepared pan.
  • Gently swirl with a knife or toothpick to create a marbled effect.
  • Smooth the top lightly with a spatula.
  • Set
  • Refrigerate 2–3 hours, or until completely firm.
  • Lift out using parchment and slice into small squares.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Doneness & Texture Check
  • Fudge should look glossy and smooth
  • No visible chocolate chunks
  • Firm enough to slice cleanly, but soft when bitten

Notes

  • Always melt chocolate gently—overheating causes grainy fudge.
  • Do not use strawberry syrup or puree; it can prevent the fudge from setting.
  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder gives the best natural flavor.