Strawberry Fudge

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.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 48 pieces

Ingredients

• 3  cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 5  ounces evaporated milk
• 12  ounces  squares white chocolate
• 1 (7 1/2ounce) 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.