Strawberry Daiquiri Fudge

By srumbel

My favorite cocktail in fudge form - somebody hold me! This Strawberry Daiquiri Fudge is perfect for your next party - so delicious and seriously impressive!
from momontimeout.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 tsp salt
• zest of 3 limes, divided
• 1 cup white chocolate chips, chopped
• 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1/2 tsp lime extract
• 2-3 drops of pink gel food color (optional)
• pink and green sugar pearls (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Line an 8”x8” baking pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Combine sugar, sour cream, strawberry jam, butter, salt and the zest of one lime in a heavy 2 qt saucepan.
Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to soft ball stage (238 degrees).
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until fully melted. The finer the chips have been chopped, the quicker they will melt.
Stir in the marshmallow creme, extracts, and food color until smooth and blended.
Stir in the remaining zest until evenly distributed.
Pour into the baking dish.
If desired, sprinkle with pink and green sugar pearls.
Cool to room temperature.
Chill in refrigerator for several hours before cutting into squares,
Store in an airtight container.