Description
This Colorful Christmas Fudge recipe is a festive and easy-to-make sweet treat perfect for the holiday season. Rich and creamy white chocolate fudge is enhanced with vibrant red and green gel food coloring, offering a delightful twist to traditional fudge that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 22 oz (2 11-oz. bags) white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Coloring
- ¼–½ teaspoon red gel food coloring (Americolor brand suggested)
- ¼–½ teaspoon green gel food coloring (Americolor brand suggested)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fudge Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Butter: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the cold, cubed unsalted butter. Stir until the butter has fully melted and is incorporated into the fudge mixture, ensuring a rich, glossy texture.
- Divide and Color: Divide the fudge mixture evenly into three separate bowls. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl and green gel food coloring to another bowl, adjusting the amount between ¼ and ½ teaspoon depending on your desired color intensity. Leave the third bowl plain for white fudge. Stir each bowl thoroughly to evenly distribute the color.
- Layer the Fudge: Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Spoon dollops of each colored fudge mixture into the dish, alternating colors to create a festive, marbled Christmas effect. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the colors together for an attractive design.
- Chill and Set: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill the fudge for at least 3 hours or until fully set and firm.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, lift the fudge from the dish using the parchment paper and cut into small squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy your colorful Christmas fudge!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors; liquid colorings may alter the fudge texture.
- Ensure the butter is cold before adding to help achieve a smooth fudge texture.
- For easier slicing, let the fudge sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to add festive sprinkles or edible glitter on top before chilling for extra holiday flair.
