For years my sisters have been telling me that I needed to try lime fudge. They both make it and love it. I love chocolate and chocolate fudge is a favorite of mine, so to be honest lime fudge has not been high on my list of things to try.
However this year, I was looking for a few new recipes to try for our office party, so when I saw an old Southern Living recipe for Key Lime Fudge, I knew it was time to try it.
And the results were delicious and everyone loved it. I wish I would have tried this a long time ago.
The recipe calls for key lime juice and that is what I used, but I really think any lime juice would do here, it would just give you a little different flavor.
I also added green food coloring to this so that it was green and looked more festive, but you can leave that out if you prefer not to use food coloring.
I think this would be fun to give as a gift with coffee fudge and maybe a few other kinds of candy. Place them on a nice holiday plate or platter and it is a gift everyone will love.
Do you have a favorite kind of fudge to make this time of year?
Key Lime Fudge
If you prefer non chocolate desserts Key Lime Fudge is a delicious option.
Ingredients
- 1- 5 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 2/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 large marshmallows, cut up (or use 120 mini marshmallows)
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
Instructions
- In a pan combine the first three ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil for 8 minutes stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and lime juice. Stir until white chocolate and marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Pour into an 8x8 pan that has been lined with foil.
- Cool completely and cut into squares.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 0gSugar: 33gProtein: 2g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Your Key Lime Fudge looks so pretty. I’ll have to give your version a try.
I make the same recipe but add the zest of 4 limes. It is delicious!
I want to make your fudge, but I am having trouble with the ingredients. How much is 5 oz of evaporated milk, does it come in a 5 oz can? I thought it only came in the 12 oz can. Please advise. Thanks for all the great recipes, I subscribed to you a while back and this recipe really caught my eye, I am hoping to make it as gifts for my family this Christmas.
The 5 ounce can is a small can. It usually comes in two sizes, the 12 ounces and the 5 ounces. If you can’t find the 5 ounce you could just buy the 12 ounce and measure out 5 ounces. I hope that helps.
Any thoughts on using almond bark instead of white chocolate chips? I think I will just try it.
Jennifer D: The 5 oz translates to 1/2 cup + 1/8 cup if you do not have something that will measure ounces.