Description
Creamy Cheesecake Fudge is a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the sweetness of classic fudge. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or as an elegant treat, this easy no-bake recipe is smooth, festive, and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (510 g)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (396 g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened (226 g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (30 g)
- Optional Garnishes: extra graham cracker crumbs, melted chocolate drizzle, holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Melt Chocolate: Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until melted and smooth, then add vanilla and salt.
- Mix Cheesecake Base: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and lump-free.
- Combine: Fold the cream cheese mixture into the melted chocolate until fully combined.
- Pour & Sprinkle: Spread mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly on top and press lightly.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Lift from the pan and cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Use quality white chocolate: It ensures a smoother, silkier texture.
- Do not overheat: Melt slowly over low heat to avoid seizing.
- Fully soften cream cheese: Prevents lumps and ensures creaminess.
- Chill completely: For clean, firm slices and perfect texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Flavor Variations: Add strawberry jam for a fruity twist or swirl in dark chocolate for contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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