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Delightful Strawberry Fudge Recipe: A Creamy, Fruity Indulgence
There’s something utterly comforting about a warm, homemade dessert that fills your kitchen with sweet aromas. Today, we’re diving into a luxurious Strawberry Fudge recipe that combines the creamy richness of custard with the vibrant tartness of raspberries. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special breakfast or an indulgent treat after dinner. Follow along for a step-by-step guide to crafting this delightful dessert.
Ingredients
For a single batch, you will need:
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 4 to 6 pieces of artisan bread (4 pieces if leaving on crusts, 6 if cutting off crusts), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 8 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Confectioner’s sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preparing the Mixture
Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat the Half and Half: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the half and half with vanilla extract. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Set this aside as you prepare the bread, allowing the half and half mixture to cool a bit more.
Assembling the Dish
Prepare the Bread: Decide whether you’d like to keep the crusts on or off the bread. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and scatter them into an 8×8 baking pan.
Add Raspberries and Cream Cheese: Evenly distribute the raspberries and cream cheese cubes over the bread pieces, ensuring all gaps are filled.
Combine Mixtures: Take the cooled half and half mixture and whisk it into the egg and sugar mixture until well combined.
Soak the Bread: Pour the combined mixture over the bread in the pan. Gently press the bread down with a large spoon or your palm to ensure all pieces are fully saturated.
Baking
Prepare a Water Bath: Place the 8×8 pan into a larger pan. If using a sheet pan, place both pans in the oven first. Pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches about an inch up the sides of the 8×8 pan. This water bath ensures even cooking and prevents the edges from drying out.
Bake: Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly. Carefully remove from the oven and from the water bath.
Finishing Touches
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dish to stand for about 30 minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with confectioner’s sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Tips and Notes
Cooling the Mixture: While the half and half mixture doesn’t need to be completely cool before combining with the egg mixture, allowing it to cool for a bit prevents the eggs from cooking prematurely.
Bread Options: Keeping the crust on the bread is purely aesthetic and won’t affect the flavor. If you’re short on time, feel free to leave the crust on for convenience.
Cream Cheese Handling: For a no-fuss approach, you can tear the cream cheese into pieces instead of cutting it.
Flavor Balance: The tart raspberries beautifully complement the sweet and creamy custard, creating a balanced and delightful flavor profile.
This Strawberry Fudge is a creamy and delicious treat that’s sure to impress your family and guests. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, it’s a versatile dish that brings a touch of elegance to any meal. Enjoy!
Strawberry Fudge
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the half and half and vanilla and let it come to a boil. Once boiling, take the mixture off of the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Set aside until you have finished prepping the bread (this will allow the half and half mixture to cool a little longer).
- Take bread, cut off crusts (optional), and cut into 1 inch cubes. Scatter bread pieces into an 8×8 pan. Add in raspberries and cream cheese, being careful to evenly distribute ingredients and fill in any gaps.
- Take the cooled half and half mixture and add it to the egg and sugar mixture, whisking to combine. Pour that mixture over the bread in the pan. Gently press bread down with a large spoon or the palm of your hand to make sure all of the bread is saturated.
- Prepare for baking by creating a water bath for mixture by placing the 8×8 pan into a larger pan (either a large cake pan or a sheet pan). If using a sheet pan, I recommend placing the sheet pan and 8×8 inside of the oven first and then pouring hot water into it until it reaches about an inch on all sides of the pan.
- Bake in the water bath for 35 minutes or until the center is no longer jiggly. Carefully remove from the oven and water bath and let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with confectioner’s sugar before serving if desired.
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