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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Easy Lemon Fudge {2 Ingredients}

    Published: Jun 8, 2018 · Modified: Oct 20, 2024 by Abeer Rizvi · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Quick and easy old fashioned lemon fudge recipe, homemade with just 2 ingredients and without condensed milk. This microwave frosting fudge is smooth, creamy and a simple no bake dessert. Perfect for Summer picnics or Christmas holidays.

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    This is one of the most refreshing desserts ever that's bursting with lemon flavor. It's just as popular with family and friends as this Condensed Milk Fudge (Cranberry and Pistachios) and Fantasy Fudge (With Marshmallow Creme) It's a vintage recipe that has been passed along my family for years. Pack them in gift boxes to make a wonderful homemade gift for Easter or the holiday season. Check out these Easy Food And Cookie Packaging Ideas.

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    Key ingredients

    • White chocolate chips- Don't use sugar free versions.
    • Lemon frosting- You can use any brand you like from the baking aisle at grocery stores. You cannot use homemade frosting though.

    How to make easy 2 ingredient lemon fudge recipe?

    1. Melt white chocolate.
    2. Stir in lemon frosting.
    3. Spread mixture in a square pan.
    4. Chill until firm.
    5. Slice and enjoy.
    Partially Eaten Yellow Summer Fudge- Closeup Shot.

    Tips and techniques

    • Don't use homemade lemon frosting because it does not work as well as the store-bought frosting cans.
    • Your fudge is only as good as the ingredients you use. Make sure to use high quality white chocolate chips.
    • White chocolate can burn very easily. Keep a very close eye on it when you are melting it.
    • You need to work quickly because the fudge mixture will start to set quickly.
    • Use a sharp knife to make perfect square pieces.
    • You cannot add lemon juice in this recipe because that will cause the chocolate to seize and create a lumpy texture.

    Variations

    • You can also use various cutters to make different fudge shapes. I used a square cutter with rounded edges.
    • Drizzle some melted white chocolate on top and toss some sprinkles to make it look even more elegant.
    • To make the fudge look pretty, toss some sprinkles on top of the fudge mixture before you chill it.
    • Swirl some blueberry jam on top of the mixture before it sets.
    • Spread the fudge mixture on top of a pan of baked brownies and let the fudge set. Slice and enjoy.
    • Use your choice of frosting to make any other flavor of frosting fudge.
    • Use these as a decoration for my Moist Lemon Cake (With Lemon Curd). It would look stunning and people can enjoy more than one dessert this way.
    Stack of Creamy Fudge on Rustic Gray Background.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why didn't my fudge set and harden? Why is it runny?

    It wasn't chilled long enough or your measurements are inaccurate.

    Why is my fudge grainy?

    The chocolate was most likely over-heated and has burned. Another reason could be that ingredients were not combined well enough.

    Storage

    • Refrigerate- In a sealed container for up to 1 week. Make sure the fudge pieces are separated by sheets of wax paper and don't stick to each other.
    • Freeze- In a sealed container for up to 1 month.
    • Room temperature- This should not sit out for longer than 3-5 hours.
    • Make ahead- This can easily be made 1-2 days in advance.

    More lemon desserts

    • Easy Lemon Cookies (From Scratch)
    • How to Make Lemon Curd (4 Ingredients)
    • Lemon Blueberry Muffins

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    Stack of Easy 2 Ingredient Microwave Lemon Fudge on Rustic Gray Background.

    Easy Lemon Fudge (2 Ingredients)

    Abeer Rizvi
    Quick and easy lemon fudge recipe made with just 2 ingredients. It's smooth and creamy and a simple no bake dessert or snack. 
    5 from 3 ratings
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill time 3 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Fudge pieces
    Calories 153 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag White chocolate chips 12 oz. bag
    • 1 can Lemon frosting 16 oz. can
    • Yellow gel food coloring Optional
    • 1 teaspoon Lemon extract Optional

    Instructions
     

    • Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper.
    • In a microwave- safe bowl, add white chocolate chips.
    • Heat in the microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted. Be sure to mix at each interval so that it melts evenly. 
    • Add lemon frosting to the melted chocolate and mix everything together until smooth. Add yellow gel food coloring and lemon extract, if you like, and mix again. 
    • Pour this fudge mixture a square pan (Dimensions: 8x8), lined with parchment paper or wax paper.  Spread it evenly with a spatula. 
    • Chill in the fridge for 3 hours or until fudge sets firmly. 
    • Remove fudge from the pan and use a sharp knife pr square cookie cutter to cut square pieces. Enjoy! 

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    Notes

    • Read all my tips above.
    • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 81mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 0.1mg

    An automated tool is used to calculate the nutritional information. As such, I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information provided for any recipe on this site.

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