Description
This vibrant Red, White & Blue Fudge is a festive and creamy treat perfect for celebrations. Layers of white chocolate fudge tinted in patriotic colors create a visually stunning and delicious dessert. With rich marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips, this fudge offers a smooth, sweet texture that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
Coloring & Decoration
- A few drops red food coloring
- A few drops blue food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the fudge once set. Set aside for later use. Also, get three medium-sized bowls ready for dividing the fudge mixture.
- Cook the base mixture: In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil and stir continuously: Once boiling, reduce to a light boil and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips: Remove the saucepan from heat immediately after boiling. Quickly add the marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips, stirring vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Divide and color the fudge: Evenly pour the fudge mixture into the three prepared bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl, blue food coloring to the second, and leave the third plain for white. Stir each bowl separately until the color is fully blended.
- Create fudge layers: Pour the blue colored mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread out smoothly. Layer the white fudge on top, spreading evenly, followed by the red fudge on the top layer, also spreading out evenly.
- Optional marbling and decoration: If desired, use a butter knife to swirl through the layers gently to create a marbled effect. Immediately sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles if using.
- Cool and chill: Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until it firms slightly, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set before slicing into approximately 20 pieces.
Notes
- Using parchment paper in the baking dish makes removing the fudge easier and cleaner.
- Continuous stirring during the boil step is essential for smooth texture and to prevent burning.
- You can customize the color intensity by adjusting the amount of food coloring.
- For a marbled look, do not over-swirl the layers after pouring them in the pan.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/20th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
