Velvety smooth fudge that’s pretty in pink! This Strawberry Swirl Fudge recipe makes it easy to create homemade candy with swirls of vanilla and strawberry fudge with no candy thermometer needed!
I’ve often been dubbed the “queen of fudge” by family and friends, so creating this swirled fudge was such a hit for a family baby shower many years back. It remains popular in our family.
This strawberry fudge recipe was originally published in October 2012. The recipe notes and photos have been updated in January 2023.
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
- Taste: Sweet flavor with a rich vanilla base and a burst of fruity strawberry flavor.
- Texture: Smooth and creamy.
- Ease to Make: Easy to prepare with just a few ingredients and simple steps. No candy thermometer needed.
- Top Tip: Use a toothpick to create even swirls for a stunning presentation.
What is it about strawberries and cream that’s so dang delicious? This fudge is reminiscent of juicy plump strawberries dipped in fresh whipped cream. Perfection!
And let me put any doubts you have aside: making fudge can be easy!
- No candy thermometer needed
- Using strawberry JELL-O for flavor and sweet white chocolate morsels, you’ll make the best ever fudge with a strawberry swirl.
- Amazing for Valentine’s Day, wedding and baby showers, birthdays or whenever you want to share a treat with friends.
My husband would choose a strawberry dessert over any other flavor. Be sure to add his favorite strawberry shortcake ice cream to your list. Or give my perfect strawberry layer cake a try soon.
Readers love my homemade fudge recipes. From easy peanut butter fudge, to my swirled turtle fudge recipe. There’s a flavor for everyone to choose.
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“I made this fudge and it turned out delicious. I received a lot of compliments. Thank you for the recipe!” -Rosie
- Strawberry gelatin – You only need 1 Tablespoon of the mix that comes in a packet for this recipe. I use classic strawberry JELL-O powder.
- White chocolate – Morsels melt beautifully to give the fudge its creamy vanilla flavor base. You can also substitute bars of white chocolate broken into small pieces.
- Marshmallow creme – Creme or “fluff” gives the fudge its soft texture while still allowing it to firm up so you can slice it with ease. Try using our homemade marshmallow fluff if you can’t find it in the stores.
How to Make Strawberry Fudge
Melt butter and sugar. Heat butter, sugar, heavy cream and salt together in a sauce pan, stirring constantly while it boils for 5 minutes.
Add white chocolate and fluff. Use an electric mixer to beat white chocolate and marshmallow creme into the butter mixture until fluffy and combined. Pour half the mixture into a baking dish.
Make strawberry swirl. Add the strawberry gelatin mix to the remaining fudge and beat to combine. Pour the strawberry layer over the vanilla layer and swirl with a knife.
Let set. Leave the fudge at room temperature for at least four hours to set. You can also let it set overnight! Once firm, cut into squares and enjoy out of this world strawberries and cream fudge.
Tips & Tricks
- Use a stand mixer: To make combining the ingredients easier, place the marshmallow cream and white chocolate morsels in a bowl of a stand mixer BEFORE melting the butter and sugar. Then, once the butter mixture is ready you can pour it right into the same bowl and beat, beat, beat!
- Fresh fudge: Fudge stays freshest when it’s been recently cut. If you won’t be eating all the fudge right away, store it in a block and cut into squares as needed. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Flavors: Feel free to swap out the strawberry gelatin for raspberry or orange for a delicious twist on the fruit and cream flavors!
- Homemade fudge freezes wonderfully. Store it in a freezer safe container with parchment paper between layers. Thaw overnight in the fridge or on the counter top for a couple of hours.
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Strawberry Swirl Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- pinch of salt
- 11 ounce white chocolate morsels
- 7 ounce jar Marshmallow creme
- 1 Tablespoon strawberry gelatin mix
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter with sugar, heavy cream and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture starts to boil. Stirring constantly, boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Using a mixer, beat in white chocolate and marshmallow creme until fully blended and smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Pour half into a parchment paper lined 9-inch baking dish.
- To remaining mixture, beat in strawberry gelatin mix, 1 minute until smooth. Pour over first layer and using a knife, quickly swirl the two layers together.
- Allow to set at room temperature for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into bite sized pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a stand mixer: To make combining the ingredients easier, place the marshmallow cream and white chocolate morsels in a bowl of a stand mixer BEFORE melting the butter and sugar. Then, once the butter mixture is ready you can pour it right into the same bowl and beat, beat, beat!
- Fresh fudge: Fudge stays freshest when it’s been recently cut. If you won’t be eating all the fudge right away, store it in a block and cut into squares as needed.
- Flavors: Feel free to swap out the strawberry gelatin for raspberry or orange for a delicious twist on the fruit and cream flavors!
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Strawberries and Cream Fudge is easy and delicious! You can DO this! You can EAT this! You GOT this! You can learn how to make fudge!
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These cuties are dangerous, though they have a high level of yummyness 😉
Love this for a baby shower. Great idea!
This fudge is so cute and fun! I might just have to try it for myself! I’m trying to get better at candy making, I’ll have to let you know how it goes.
I loved this fudge…of course I love all your fudge. So creamy and rich and smooth…dang it…now I want fudge and it is WAY too late to be making any!
Aimee, this fudge is gorgeous! I love the pink AND the flavor combo–I bet you have enough awesome fudge recipes to do a cookbook!
Man, you really do make the best fudge!!! I think this pink fudge is perfect for a little girl baby shower! Just the start of all the pink yet to come (since she’s the only girl)! Bet it’s sweet and delicious!
Thank you Tanya!!
Oh how cute! Love your blog! Everything looks divine. 🙂
Wow, this fudge looks incredibly dreamy. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for linking to Mandy’s Recipe Box!
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Can’t wait to try this recipe, but first, I have a question. Is the white chocolate still hard or melted when you mix it in? I want to make sure that I do it correctly! Thanks, and keep the rockin’ recipes coming!
I have the same question but cannot find where anyone has answered. I am assuming that the chocolate has to be melted first. I will be trying this tonight for Valentines Day tomorrow. Hope it works with it melted first.
Hi Dee, NO you do NOT need to melt the chocolate first. Put it in your bowl and set it aside with the marshmallow cream. Once you pour the hot mixture over it, and turn your mixer on, it will melt and become smooth. It takes about 1-2 minutes with the whisk attachment. ENJOOY!
Mmmm this fudge looks so good and so pretty, too! Love the pink and white!
What a fantastic idea! I love fudge but I’ve never tried this type before. Pinning 🙂
These are just lovely fudges….so pretty in pink. May I know is there other ingredient to substitute for Marshmallow Creme? Thanks and have a nice day 🙂
You are so creative. This looks fantastic!
OMG I love all things pink! This is perfect for a girl baby shower AND for breast cancer awareness month. I am loving fudge right now. You are so creative! How do you come up with these great recipes?!?! And how are you getting such amazing photos in the fall… it gets dark earlier and earlier these days in these Cincinnati parts 🙁 Keep the fudge coming!
A fudge that’s pink?! I love you. This is awesome and beautiful, Aimee! Is there a flavor fudge you can’t make?
So excited to try this!! It’s super pretty and sounds amazing. Congrats on a new baby girl for the family! I have a boy and 2 of my good friends had girls at the same time… it was the best of both worlds – I didn’t have to forgo anything cute while shopping. If it was for a boy, I could grab it, and if it was for a girl, I could grab it. LOL Enjoy.
I can totally see myself with that bowl in my hands enjoying your pretty treats, one by one!
Congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family!!
What a beautiful fudge Aimee! I’m on a fudge kick lately. And I love that this is PINK! Can you tell that’s one of my favorite colors? 😉
Looks great and so pretty. I bet everyone at the shower loved it!
Hi Aimee! I haven’t ever heard of Strawberry and Cream Fudge, but wow, it sounds incredible! Your website is so darling and your photos are gorgeous! Congrats on the addition of a baby girl to your family. That’s wonderful news! I look forward to reading your blog. I’ll definitely be adding it to my daily reads.
Thanks Bailey! Looking forward to getting to know you and your blog!