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Today is a very special day.
Yes, you get to stare and drool at at this yummy Strawberry Shortcake Fudge and wonder why I am so mean every day to torture you with delicious food.
But that isn’t what makes today special. Today we are surprising one of our best blogging friend with a virtual baby shower.
Surprise MANDY!!!
We love you, and we are so excited to help you welcome your sweet bundle of joy into the world. I wish we could all be there in person to give you hugs and yummy treats!
I “met” Mandy about two years ago when I decided to start posting just recipes here on this blog. I think I found her yummy food blog through a link party. She was always so sweet with her comments and made me want to keep coming back to her blog. She also hosts a fun Tuesday link party where you can share your food posts. Make sure you stop in and say hi to her and let her know I sent you.
I had so many ideas on what I should make for the shower today, but I finally decided on some fudge. Because everyone loves a good fudge recipe…and because I bought most of the stuff a while ago. Have you tried the Duncan Hines Frosting Creations yet? They are perfect for mixing into melted chocolate and creating fun new flavors. So far I have made this Mocha Mallow fudge with it and this Caramel Hot Chocolate fudge with it.
Today though, I wanted a fun girly treat. This Strawberry Shortcake fudge turned out so pretty and pink. The perfect treat to share at an all girls get together or an all girls virtual baby shower 
I love how easy this fudge is. You start by melting down the chocolate chips with the butter and milk. Then stir in your flavor and marshmallow cream. That’s it! Of course since it is Strawberry Shortcake Fudge, I had to include a shortbread crust…otherwise it is just plain strawberry fudge. There is nothing wrong with that, but I wanted it to be a little bit fancier to share at the shower. Give it a fun white chocolate drizzle and some pretty white sprinkles for an even fancier presentation.
Word of warning: Don’t let your plate of delicious pretty fudge sit on the counter if you have a dog that likes to steal food. We came home Saturday night and found the empty plate on the floor.
Congratulations Mandy! I can’t wait to see pictures of your new boy or girl.
P.S. If it’s a boy, don’t tell him I made him pink fudge
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Easy strawberry fudge with a shortbread crust and a white chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Stir until well mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8x8 pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
- In a large sauce combine 3 cups white chocolate chips, butter, salt, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the marshmallow cream and frosting creations packets. Stir until melted and smooth again.
- Pour the hot fudge on top of the crust. Let set completely in the refrigerator for a few hours. Bring to room temperature before cutting. Cut into 49 squares.
- Place 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and shortening in microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Place in plastic bag and cut off one tip. Drizzle over fudge squares. Top with sprinkles if desired. Store on the counter in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Head on over to each of these blogs and see what they made up to share at Mandy’s shower.
I hope you have had breakfast, because I know each of these ladies brought their best yummiest treats for the shower today.
Holly – Life as a Lofthouse – Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Aimee – Shugary Sweets – Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Ashton – Something Swanky – Homemade Pancake Mix
Dorothy – Crazy for Crust – Peanut Butter Cookie Cheesecake Bars
Stephanie – Macaroni and Cheesecake - Slush Punch
Nikki – Chef in Training – Chocolate Covered Strawberry Muddy Buddies
Hayley – The Domestic Rebel – Cake Batter Oreo Stuffed Funfetti Cookies
Stephanie – Back for Seconds – Frosted Cakey Sugar Cookies
Brandi – The Country Cook – Lemon Pudding Cake
Becca – Crumbs and Chaos – Lemon Pudding
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
Yum!! I have never seen strawberry fudge before, and its my favorite flavor! I will be making some for myself for Valentine’s Day.
And happy baby to Mandy!!
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe recently posted..Social Saturday – Nashville Area Craft Yard Sale!
Yes, definitely make some for Valentine’s Day…I can’t wait to hear what you think!!!
You had to go and make strawberry fudge even more delicious and add a shortbread crust? Genius, Jocelyn! I {heart} you!
Liz recently posted..Banana-Peanut Butter Chip Brownies
The crust totally makes this fudge 100 x’s better! Thank you Liz! Hugs!!!
Wish I was having a baby! I’d use it as an excuse to make and then eat lots and lots of this fudge!
Tanya Schroeder recently posted..Cherry Almond Chocolate Bark
I don’t need an excuse to eat fudge. It just happens
Oh.My.Heck. I was so surprised to see my name pop up when checking your blog this morning! I am tearing up over here Jocelyn! You guys are the bestest friends ever!! And now you all just need to mail me your delicious treats…
Thanks so much! {hugs}
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You are the sweetest Mandy, and I am so glad to be able to celebrate the birth of your new little with you! A package of all our goodies would have been a good idea huh? HUGS!!!!
Gorgeous…just gorgeous! This would be perfect for any girly event. I love the pearly embellishments!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos recently posted..Meyer Lemon Pudding + A Virtual Baby Shower
This is definitely the perfect girly treat! Thank you so much Becca!
These fudge looks AMAZING!! Thanks for celebrating with us, Joce! ♥
Holly @ Life as a Lofthouse recently posted..Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Surprise Virtual Baby Shower!
Thank you Holly!! And thank you for putting together the shower and inviting me to be a part!
strawberry fudge, hmm? that sound interesting!
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What delicious looking fudge! And perfect for a baby shower
Jocelyn, this fudge looks SO awesome! I love that it has a crust–eek! So perfect
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Cake Batter Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cookies
It just had to have a crust! It definitely made it so much more shortcake like! I’m so glad you liked it
Daggone Jocelyn! These are amazing. So creative using those Duncan Hones frosting packets!! That is just awesomeness right there. Even I think I can make these! So fun to celebrate this with Mandy!!
My mouth is watering, these looks delicious! I might try to make these for valentines day for the boyfriend. Thanks for sharing!!
Nikki
http://www.TheCraftySideOfSarcasm.com
What a fun idea for fudge. . .perfect for a baby shower!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Spiced White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Oh my I’ve been thinking about this fudge since I saw it this morning. Totally craving some of this and LOVE that you made a crust. Goofy doggie stealing treats, I feel your pain there!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
I’m craving another batch of it too since we didn’t get to enjoy it! Stinking dog!!!!
you win the prize for the most adorably decorated pink treat i’ve ever seen. PINK FUDGE?? What’s not to love Jocelyn??? I love pink everything hehe.
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..salted peanut nutella puppy chow.
awe thank you so much Sally! This was one of the best and prettiest fudges… you just have to love it
This fudge is so pretty and sounds amazing! I love the shortbread crust. I will never make plain chocolate fudge again with all of the wonderful and creative fudge recipes you’ve been posting lately.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Healthy Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings
Beautiful fudge… I love pink!
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OMG !!
These look SUPER
I love marshmallow and pink is my favorite color (and we do eat with our eyes first)
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STOP! These are so perfectly PINK!!
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Thanks Katrina!! These were the perfect shade of pink too!!!
I love this fudge Jocelyn! It’s so pretty. I need to try the frosting creations, I haven’t done that yet.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..KitchenAid Mixer Pin It to Win It Giveaway!
You definitely need to pick up a few of those flavor packets. I am having a blast creating with them!!!
Such a cute idea! And the fudge is almost too adorable to eat… ALMOST! Thanks for sharing, Jocelyn!
Love Always,
Liz
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Almost too good to eat…but not really
These are almost too lovely too eat … almost
Thanks for another fabulous recipe! Pinning 
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Holy cow, Jocelyn, this fudge is beautiful! Love that pink color! Now you’ve got me thinking about putting some of those Duncan Hines flavor packets to use…I have quite a few of them stock-piled in my baking pantry.
Fudge sounds like the perfect way to use them!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Lemon-Vanilla Dream Bars
I can’t wait to see what fun fudge flavors you come up with!!! Fudge is the perfect way to get rid of those packets!!!
I’m completely craving this now! Your pictures are so cute and the fudge looks amazing! I’ll be pinning.
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home recently posted..Toasted Pita Chips
Thank you Laurie! I am craving another batch too!!!!
Oh my. This looks insanely awesome. I am just starting to get adventurous with my fudge flavors, I guess it’s time to try this one. Oh my.
Miriam @ Overtime Cook recently posted..Chewy Mocha M&M Cookies
Thank you Miriam! Welcome to the fun and adventureous world of fudge…I can’t stop thinking of fun flavors!!!
Happy Baby shower day to Mandy! These look divine!
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Mandy rocks… you are so sweet to give her a virtual party…
My best friend is a strawberry fiend… I will be making this for her upcoming bday!
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She is going to love you!!! I can’t wait to hear what she thinks of the fudge
Ive never tried those D.H. Frosting Creations but have always wanted to. I bet the flavor of this is just great. My daughter wants a strawberry cake for her bday and I bet she’d want this too
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Creamy Cherry and Lemon Bars
You should definitely try some of the flavor packets. So many fun ways to add them to frosting or chocolate and change up easy treats!!
This sounds absolutely phenomenal!! You are so creative!:) And they are such a pretty and delicate treat, perfect for a baby or bridal shower!!
Thank you Stephanie!! You are the sweetest! I see this fudge happening for so many different showers in my future
These are just beautiful! Makes it hard to stay on my diet. Think I will have to make some of these for your two nieces that are currently visiting us…. and maybe I’ll have to taste them.
Diet? What diet? LOL my diet is struggling these days…as are the jeans going up!!! Yes, make these for the girlies…they will love it. I think it might even be gluten free so Jessie can have some…well, other than the cookies I guess. But you could make it in two smaller pans.
You are such a great friend!! This fudge is the prettiest I’ve ever seen!
Thank you so much Desi!!!
Oh my, these look delicious! I wish I had all the stuff to make it right now!!!
It is awesome…I highly recommend adding the ingredients to your shopping list
I promise you won’t regret it!!!
I’m sharing this on g+ (LOVE IT!)
Kelly from Smart School House recently posted..Whimsy Wednesday, Jan. 29th
Thank you so much for sharing Kelly!!! I’m glad you liked it!
These are so pretty I can taste LOVE your pictures. Hope to see you at my link party going on now over at memoriesbythemile.com
Hugs,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
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Thank you so much Wanda! I am still dreaming of how delicious this fudge was!!!
these look like the best baby girl shower treat! Love the pink color!
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Thanks Roxana. They would be perfect for any girly shower
Pink fudge with a buttery crust on the bottom? Count me in!
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry recently posted..Bamboo
You have been counted in!!! I wish I really could share this with everyone…it was so good!!!
Holy moly does this fudge sound fabulous! And so pretty too. Happy virtual baby shower to Mandy.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama recently posted..Vermont Lover’s Hard Cider Macaroni and Cheese
Thank you so much Carrie!!!
These are so freaking cute and look delish! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
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Thank you so much! I will have to check out the party
I am so excited about this fudge for 2 reasons: 1. That it is this perfect girly pink! and 2. That is doesn’t have real strawberries. My husband has an allergy to strawberries, so I don’t necessary make a whole lot of strawberry recipes. But since this is just flavoring, he can totally partake in it! Thanks so much! And congrats to Mandy!!
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Yay for a yummy fudge the hubby can eat! I hope he likes it.
These fudge treats are so pretty! And I love the virtual baby shower idea … super sweet
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Thank you so much Nicole!
OH.MY.GOODNESS! Your food always looks amazing. I’ve never heard of strawberry fudge before, but leave it to you! How sweet of you to share in Mandy’s honor…and at Weekend Potluck too. You are one honkin’ amazing lady and cook!
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Wow, I have to make this! So pretty! And I love strawberries. Also, I love the virtual baby shower idea, I’ve never seen it before.
Have a nice weekend!
xx
Alice
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These look AWESOME. I’ve been looking for something to make for a church Valentine’s day party. It needed to be something pretty and Valentine’s Dayish, and easy enough to make a ton of them. These are perfect. One question, where do you buy the Dannon’s frosting creations? By the cake mixes?
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I am so glad you liked it. Yes, the Duncan Hines Frosting Creations are in the baking aisle with the canned frosting. Let me know how you like it!!!
This fudge looks beautiful! Your pictures are fantastic too! I am definitely pinning this for use at a future baby/bridal shower! It looks delicious!
Heather & The Unsophisticated Kitchen recently posted..Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops
oh my… YUM. How fabulous!! I hope you’ll come share at my New Super Saturday Show & Tell Party today
You’re awesome and I love your mad cooking skills! xoxo~ Ruthie http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
These are so cute and look delicious! I would love for you to come share this at my Get Social Sunday link party and follow along!
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Oh boy – these look wonderful (and I just happen to have marshmallow cream in my cupboard – it’s not common in Australia)… now all I have to do is see if I can find the flavouring too!
I think they might just be perfect for someone’s birthday party! 
I’ve personally never tried strawberry shortcake fudge and it has an essence or resemblance of cheesecake. I will add this my top new favorite recipes this year.
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Hello, your Strawberry fudge looks absolutely wonderful, but I have never seen any Marshmallow cream for sale over here in the UK, or do you think that it could be called by another name over here???
If anyone does know how I could get some I would be very grateful to here!!
Thank you for sharing the recipe.