Easy lemon fudge recipe (just 4 ingredients!)

While I love being in the kitchen for more elaborate recipes, I also love the baked goods you can make in a pinch. Take lemon fudge, for example! Basically, this is a chocolate fudge made with white chocolate.

I also added lemon extract and lemon curd to make a deliciously fresh lemon fudge. Because of the additions, the fudge is a little softer and has a creamy texture, but that actually makes it even more delicious. I wrapped the pieces of fudge in sheets of parchment paper for storage.

Easy lemon fudge recipe

Apart from being absolutely delicious, these also make a great gift to someone who loves that zesty lemon flavor. You can fill a bag, a tin or a jar with some wrapped pieces of the creamy lemon fudge and you’ll make someone really happy.

This recipe makes more than enough to fill your own candy jar. Plus it’s super easy and you need just a few simple ingredients.

• white chocolate chips – or use white chocolate bars
• condensed milk – the condensed milk also provides extra sweetness (on top of the chocolate) so no additional sugar is needed
• lemon extract 
• lemon curd – you can also add a bit of lemon zest for even more lemon flavor

In addition to the ingredients you need a square or rectangle pan lined with parchment paper to pour the fudge mixture in.

How to make the lemon fudge

There are several methods for making fudge. A traditional fudge recipe would require the use of a candy thermometer and can be a bit more fiddly to get right.

I personally love easy fudge recipes and this lemon fudge is really quite simple. No need for thermometers or other fancy equipment.

Just melt, stir and cool. That’s basically all it takes. As always make sure to check the full details in the recipe card.

You only need a large saucepan where all the ingredients would easily fit in. Place the pan on low heat to maximum medium heat (you don’t want it to get too hot) and gently melt the chocolate.

Once the mixture is smooth and creamy you pour the fudge into your prepared pan or baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula, cover with aluminum foil and place in the fridge for at least 4 to 6 hours to set.

Wrapping the individual pieces

Now if you are thinking of making this sweet treat into a lovely gift you can wrap each piece in a bit of parchment paper.

Wrapping also helps in storing it, because the lemon fudge is a little softer than normal fudge. So wrapping it makes it easier to handle.

When you’re cutting your fudge, do this straight from the fridge with a sharp knife. Don’t leave it at room temperature and then cut it as that will be more difficult.

More recipes with lemon

I know I’m not the only one that loves those fresh lemon recipes. I share a few of my favorites, but know there are many more lemon recipes on the blog:

• Lemon loaf
• Lemon bars
• Lemon curd