Strawberries Champagne Fudge (Printer-Friendly)

Smooth white chocolate blend with strawberry puree and a hint of champagne flavor in every bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

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

→ Flavorings

03 - ⅓ cup chilled dry champagne
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberry puree
05 - 1 pinch fine sea salt
06 - 2 drops red gel food coloring (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with wax paper, leaving edges overhanging for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Slowly stir in chilled champagne. Continue stirring until the mixture is silky and homogeneous, allowing any fizz to subside.
04 - Fold in fresh strawberry puree and a pinch of fine sea salt, mixing until the color and texture are uniform with no streaks.
05 - If desired, stir in red gel food coloring until the fudge reaches the preferred shade.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
07 - Refrigerate for at least two hours or until set to the touch.
08 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the wax paper edges, cut into squares, and serve chilled.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For best results, use high-quality white chocolate chips and fresh ripe strawberries. Chill champagne prior to mixing to prevent the fudge from becoming runny.
02 - Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze wrapped pieces tightly in plastic and foil for up to two months.
03 - A sharp knife wiped between cuts ensures clean, neat squares.