Description
A creamy and indulgent banana fudge that combines the rich flavors of banana and vanilla for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring it goes up all four sides. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the banana flavoring and yellow food color gel to a small glass bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the butter, half and half, heavy cream, and clear vanilla flavoring over medium heat. Stir continuously until melted.
- Add the sugar and stir constantly while bringing the mixture to a simmer, about 6 to 7 minutes. Allow to simmer for another 3 minutes and then remove from heat.
- Add the white baking chips, cover the saucepan, and let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes until melted.
- Stir in the marshmallow fluff until incorporated.
- Add the yellow food gel and banana extract mixture, stirring until the color is uniform.
- Spread the banana fudge into the prepared baking dish using a spatula. Sprinkle crushed Nilla wafers on top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Let the fudge sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Once set, lift the fudge out using the parchment paper and cut into 25 pieces. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent burning.
- Let the fudge cool completely before cutting to ensure clean cuts.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg