4 Ingredients
Sunshine Lemon Fudge
White chocolate, condensed milk, real lemon juice & zest, a touch of butter — that’s it. Creamy, bright, and melts on your tongue like a little square of sunshine.
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No candy thermometer. No tempering chocolate. No stress. Just four everyday ingredients melted together in one pan, poured into a tin, and left to set in the fridge.
The white chocolate gives it that creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge texture, and the fresh lemon cuts right through the sweetness with a proper citrus zing. Every single person who tries these asks for the recipe.
Just 4 Ingredients
Sweetened Condensed Milk
The sweet, creamy backbone — gives it that dense, silky texture without any added sugar.
White Chocolate Chips
Melts into the condensed milk to create that classic smooth fudge base. Use good quality for best results.
Fresh Lemons
The star of the show. Fresh juice adds real citrus brightness; zest adds colour and fragrance to every bite.
Unsalted Butter
Stirred in at the end for a glossy finish and that extra-smooth, melt-on-your-tongue fudge texture.
Directions
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1
Prep Your Tin
Line an 8×8 inch (20cm) square baking tin with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to help you lift the fudge out later.
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2
Melt Together
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth — do not let it boil.
⚡ Keep the heat low. White chocolate burns easily. If you’re nervous, use a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water instead. -
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Add Lemon & Butter
Remove from heat. Stir in the butter until melted, then add the lemon juice and most of the zest (save a pinch for topping). The mixture will thicken slightly as the lemon juice hits the chocolate.
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4
Pour & Top
Pour into your prepared tin and spread evenly with a spatula. Scatter the reserved lemon zest over the top for colour and fragrance.
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5
Chill Until Set
Refrigerate until completely firm before slicing.
⏰ At least 2 hours (overnight is best) -
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Slice & Serve
Lift out using the parchment overhang and slice into 16 squares with a sharp knife. For clean cuts, run the knife under hot water and dry between each slice.
Tips for Perfect Fudge
Use Fresh Lemons
Bottled lemon juice is flat and bitter. Fresh juice and zest is what gives this fudge its bright, real citrus flavour — worth it every time.
Quality Chocolate Matters
Cheap white chocolate chips can be grainy or refuse to melt smoothly. Use a good brand for a silky, glossy result.
Don’t Rush the Chill
Two hours is the minimum. Overnight is best. Cutting too early means crumbling edges — be patient and you’ll get clean, beautiful squares.
Hot Knife for Clean Cuts
Run your knife under hot water, wipe dry, then cut. Repeat between each slice. This is the professional trick for picture-perfect fudge every time.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks — if it lasts that long. 🍋
Would you add a drizzle of white chocolate on top, or keep it simple? 👇