Creamy key lime fudge takes the classic flavors of Key lime pie and recreates them in creamy fudge form. This dreamy key lime fudge is sweet and tangy.
1½cupscrushed graham cracker crumbs1 sleeve graham crackers
6tablespoonssalted sweet cream buttermelted
2tablespoonsgranulated sugar
Key Lime Fudge
2⅓cupswhite premium baking chipslike Ghirardelli
14ouncescondensed milkof sweetened
1teaspoonlime zestoptional garnish
2tablespoonsfresh lime zest
¼cupkey lime juicefresh squeezed -or- bottled
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over the sides for easy removal from the pan. Set it aside.
Using a small mixing bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until well incorporated.
Evenly press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 5 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely.
Key Lime Fudge
Using a medium-sized heat-safe mixing bowl, add the white baking chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Heat in the microwave for 45 seconds, stir and continue heating for 15-second intervals until the mixture is smooth.
Add the lime zest and the key lime juice. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
Evenly spread the fudge over the graham crust. Evenly sprinkle the 1 teaspoon of reserved lime zest on top of the fudge. Loosely cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set.
Grasp the edges of the parchment paper and lift the fudge out of the pan onto a cutting board.
Carefully slice the fudge into 36 (1½-inch x 1½-inch) squares. Keep the fudge refrigerated until you are ready to serve.