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Banana Fudge Recipe

Banana Fudge Recipe

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Indulge in the creamy sweetness of homemade banana fudge with a delightful banana flavor and a hint of yellow color, creating a treat that will captivate your taste buds.

Ingredients

For the Fudge:

  • 2 teaspoons banana flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon yellow food color gel
  • ¾ cup salted sweet cream butter
  • ½ cup half and half
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
  • 3 cups granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1¾ cups white baking chips
  • 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
  • 2 tablespoons crushed Nilla wafers, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it covers all sides and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Mix Banana Flavoring: Combine banana flavoring and yellow food color gel in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat Fudge Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt butter, half and half, heavy cream, and vanilla. Add sugar, simmer, then add white baking chips and let melt.
  4. Add Marshmallow Fluff: Stir in marshmallow fluff until fully incorporated.
  5. Incorporate Banana Flavor: Mix in the banana extract mixture until color is uniform.
  6. Spread Fudge: Spread the fudge into the prepared dish, sprinkle with crushed Nilla wafers, and cover.
  7. Chill: Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least four hours. Cut into squares before serving.

Notes

  • A glass or non-staining bowl is recommended for mixing.
  • Stir continuously when heating ingredients to prevent burning.
  • For clean cuts, wipe the knife between each slice.

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