Strawberry Fudge

Old widow's Note:

My sister loves this fudge and so do I. It reminds us of the fudge we would get at the Jersey Shore when we were girls. I started making it for Christmas about 3 years ago. I found the recipe in a Southern Living magazine and the strawberry marshmallow creme online.( I have never found it in a store.) This freezes well, I have made it without the pecans but I think it is better with them. Cooking time includes cooling time.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 48

Yield: 48.0 pieces

• 3 cups sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• 5 ounces evaporated milk
• 12 ounces squares white chocolate
• 1 (7 ½ ounce) jar strawberry marshmallow creme
• 1 cup pecans , chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Line a 9 inch square pan with foil, allowing foil to hang over edges, set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3. Add white chocolate and marshmallow creme, stirring to combine. Add pecans and vanilla, stirring to combine. Pour into prepared pan.
4. Cool for at least 4 hours.
5. When set, pull up on excess foil to remove fudge from pan. Peel back foil. Cut into squares.