Raspberry Lemon Almond Freezer Fudge (Printable Version)
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth squares featuring tart raspberries and bright lemon swirled into rich almond butter. Naturally sweetened and freezer-friendly.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened creamy almond butter
02 - 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Raspberry Lemon Swirl
06 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed if frozen
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
→ Topping
10 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
# How To Make:
01 - Line an 8x8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until completely smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
04 - In a separate small bowl, mash raspberries with lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup or honey until reaching a saucy consistency while retaining some chunks for texture.
05 - Distribute the raspberry lemon mixture over the almond base in dollops. Run a skewer or knife through the layers in swirling motions to create a marbled effect.
06 - Sprinkle sliced almonds and additional lemon zest evenly over the surface.
07 - Place the dish in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely firm.
08 - Lift the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly before cutting into squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marble pattern makes you look like a kitchen artist despite how incredibly simple it is to achieve
- One bowl, no baking, and friends always ask for the recipe at parties
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- Room temperature fudge melts quickly, so serve it directly from the freezer or keep it on ice during parties
- Over-swirling turns your beautiful marble into a muddy pink color, less is definitely more here
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- Let your almond butter come to room temperature before starting to prevent the coconut oil from solidifying too quickly
- Warm your knife under hot water between cuts for the cleanest edges