Easy Lemon Fudge Recipe
A delightful and tangy sweet treat, this Easy Lemon Fudge Recipe combines lemon flavors with a creamy texture that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 2.9 ounce packages lemon cook and serve pudding & pie filling (just the dry mix)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk (as needed)
Instructions
- Line a 9″x9″ pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Add butter to a saucepan and melt over medium to medium-high heat. Watch carefully and stir as needed to avoid burning.
- While the saucepan is still on the burner, add milk and dry pudding mix. Stir and continue cooking for 1 minute to ensure the fudge sets properly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar until well incorporated. Add additional milk as needed if the mixture is too stiff.
- Press the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. If desired, dust with powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before slicing into 1 inch pieces.
Notes
- Use cook and serve pudding & pie filling, NOT instant; tested with Jell-O brand.
- Store fudge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or 3 weeks in the fridge.
- Fudge can be frozen, but texture and taste may change slightly.
- Cut fudge into desired sizes.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, replace part of the milk with lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg