No Cook Coconut Fudge 🥥🍫
Overview:
- Name: No Cook Coconut Fudge
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 Pounds
- Category: Candy
- Keywords: Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Cream Cheese |
| 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 | Cups Powdered Sugar |
| 1 | Cup Flaked Coconut |
| 1 | Cup Chopped Almonds |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon Coconut Extract |
| Butter (for greasing) | |
| Sliced Almonds (for garnish) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1936.9
- Fat: 78.3g
- Saturated Fat: 32.1g
- Cholesterol: 93.6mg
- Sodium: 583.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 302.1g
- Fiber: 9.7g
- Sugar: 283.9g
- Protein: 22.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Pan: Start by buttering an 8-inch square pan, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated. Set it aside for later use.
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Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a medium-sized bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese with enough powdered sugar until you achieve a stiff but not overly dry mixture.
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Incorporate Coconut and Almonds: Once the cream cheese and sugar are well combined, gently fold in the chopped almonds, flaked coconut, and coconut extract. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Press into Pan: Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared square pan. Use a spatula or your hands to evenly press the mixture into the pan, ensuring it’s compact and smooth on top.
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Garnish: Decorate the top of the fudge with sliced almonds, gently pressing them into the surface for adhesion.
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Score and Refrigerate: Using a knife, score the fudge into squares of your desired size. Then, cover the pan and refrigerate the fudge until it’s firm. This typically takes about an hour, but you can leave it longer for a firmer texture.
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Cut and Serve: Once the fudge has set, remove it from the refrigerator and cut along the scored lines to create individual squares. Serve and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve this delightful No Cook Coconut Fudge as a sweet treat during festive occasions like Christmas 🎄, or as a quick dessert option any time of the year.
- Pair with a hot cup of coffee ☕ or tea for a cozy indulgence, or pack them up as homemade gifts for friends and family.
Tips:
- For variation, consider adding other mix-ins such as dried fruit, chocolate chips, or even a hint of rum extract for a tropical twist.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother consistency.
- Store any leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week for optimal freshness.
Indulge in the creamy, coconutty goodness of this no-cook fudge recipe, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with minimal effort!
