Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons pineapple juice
- 4 tablespoons yellow cake mix
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
- 1 1/4 cups dried pineapple, cut into cubes
- 13 maraschino cherries, cut in half
Instructions:
Step 1: Prep the Pan
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the fudge out easily after it sets.
Step 2: Cook the Sugar Mixture
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and heavy cream.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until a candy or instant-read thermometer registers 234°F (112°C), reaching the “softball stage.”
Step 3: Add Chocolate and Flavorings
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips until fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in pineapple juice, cake mix, and marshmallow cream until well combined.
Step 4: Incorporate Pineapple
- Fold in the dried pineapple cubes into the mixture.
Step 5: Assemble the Fudge
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Gently press the cherry halves, cut side down, into the top of the fudge, spaced evenly apart.
Step 6: Set the Fudge
- Refrigerate the fudge for 2-3 hours or until it is firm and set.
Step 7: Serve
- Once set, lift the fudge out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares, ensuring each piece includes a piece of cherry.
Step 8: Enjoy!
- Your Pineapple Upside-Down Fudge is now ready to be enjoyed. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This fudge is a fun way to enjoy the flavors of a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake in a new and unique form! Enjoy your sweet treat