Your summer dessert game will never be the same once you make this delicious Key Lime Pie Fudge recipe! It’s creamy, it’s tart, and it’s everything you want in your sweet treats. The only problem will be that you won’t be able to stop eating it! Key Lime Pie is high on my list of favorite desserts. That’s one of the reasons I love this Key Lime Pie Fudge. It’s the delicious smooth texture of fudge with the summery feel of Key Lime Pie. One of our new favorites!
Key limes are available year-round, but are most popular in May through July. Key limes are smaller than regular limes—about three-quarters of an inch wide. If you can’t find key limes, Persian limes make a great substitute. They’re bigger than regular limes, but also sweeter and less acidic.
We all know that one of summer’s best desserts is key lime pie. This amazing fudge recipe has all of your favorite Key Lime flavors and it’s so easy to make. Just whip up a batch for your family and friends and everyone will be asking for more! Your whole house will smell delicious while these sweet little gems cool in your fridge, and once they’re done you can store them in an airtight container. We recommend making a double batch; they go fast!
For those times when you want to show someone you really care, there’s nothing like an edible gift. This yummy Key Lime Pie fudge makes a great gift for family and friends, as well as for yourself! It’s super easy to make and only requires three ingredients: condensed milk, butter and whipping cream. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it for later! Just thaw it out before giving or eating.
Not what you are looking for? Try these other sweet recipes: Luscious Lemon Squares, Easy Chocolate Ice Cream or Salted-Caramel Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
PrintKey Lime Pie Fudge
A tasty Key Lime Pie Fudge recipe. Key Lime Pie is high on my list of favorite desserts. That’s one of the reasons I love this Key Lime Pie Fudge. It’s the delicious smooth texture of fudge with the summery feel of Key Lime Pie. One of our new favorites!
- Prep Time: :15
- Cook Time: :15
- Total Time: 1:50
- Yield: 12–24 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove Top / Refridgerator
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1–1/4 cup graham crackers crumbs
- 3 cups white chocolate, finely chopped
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest, about 5–6 Key limes
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with foil or parchment paper, extending it up and over the pan. Butter the sides and bottom of the pan, especially the corners. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375. In a medium sized bowl, melt butter and then stir in sugar with a fork, breaking up any lumps. Add graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Spread evenly into the baking pan and bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until edge is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk in a large heavy saucepan and stir in the white chocolate and heat on low, just until chocolate is melted and all the lumps are gone. Remove from heat and stir in lime zest and key lime juice. Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. Lift the fudge from pan using edges of foil or parchment. Peel off foil and cut the fudge into one-inch pieces. Fudge can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for one week.