Strawberries Champagne Creamy Fudge (Printer-Friendly Version)

Smooth white chocolate squares with strawberry puree and champagne for a luscious, festive confection.

# Ingredients Needed:

→ Base

01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

→ Flavorings

03 - 1/3 cup chilled dry champagne
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberry puree
05 - 1 pinch fine sea salt
06 - 2 drops red gel food coloring (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper, allowing excess to overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan. Heat over low flame, stirring continuously until fully melted and glossy.
03 - Stir in chilled champagne carefully. Continue mixing until fizz dissipates and mixture becomes smooth again.
04 - Fold in strawberry puree and sprinkle salt. Stir until uniform in texture and color with no streaks.
05 - If desired, add red gel food coloring dropwise and mix until color is even.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the fudge is firm to the touch.
08 - Lift fudge out using wax paper edges. Cut into neat squares and serve chilled.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For clean slicing, use a sharp knife and wipe blade between cuts. Keeps well refrigerated up to one week.