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White Chocolate Gin Fudge

whitechocolatefudgeginThis is a delicious 3-ingredient boozy fudge: white chocolate gin boozy fudge with lime zest topping.

1 (12 oz) pkg of white chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 lbs confectioners' sugar (~ 8 cups)
1 cup gin
2 limes, freshly zested (optional)

Line a 9x13" baking pan with parchment paper. Crease the edges so the sides are also lined and you can later use the parchment paper to lift the fudge out of the pan. If necessary, snip the corners of the paper with scissors.

Place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Whisk the gin into the sugar. The mixture will look like icing.

In a double boiler with a large bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat.

Quickly pour the chocolate into the sugar and gin mixture and stir very well. Scrape the chocolate, gin and sugar mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread evenly. Work quickly, as white chocolate sets quickly when mixed with liquid.

If desired, sprinkle lime zest on top and gently press into the fudge.

Place the mixture into your prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight until it sets.

After it has chilled, lift the foil and the fudge out of the pan and cut into squares to serve.

Cook's Notes:

  • If you don’t have a double boiler, it is very easy to make one. Just add a bit of water to a sauce pan and place a heat resistant bowl on top so it is resting on the edges of the pan, but not touching the water. Heat water on low. Put chopped chocolate or chocolate chips in the bowl, stir often and watch it melt. Remove bowl from the heat once the chocolate is melted to prevent burning.
  • You will see the best results with higher end chocolate like Godiva and Ghirardelli, but this absolutely can be made with other brands.
  • This recipe works best with full-fat Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk. I’ve tried this with other brands and always get the best results with Eagle.
  • Double check that you are buying sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk.
  • I recommend using a full-fat sweetened condensed milk to help the fudge set properly as light versions will result in a softer fudge that may not set properly.
  • To Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within two weeks.
  • To Freeze: Wrap fudge in waxed paper, then in foil. Place in freezer containers and freeze for up to 3 months. To use, bring wrapped fudge to room temperature.