Description
Sweet cotton candy fudge delivers a whimsical carnival treat that transports dessert enthusiasts to nostalgic fairground memories. Pastel swirls of sugary delight melt smoothly, promising you a playful bite of childhood magic in every creamy square.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 22 ounces (624 grams) white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli brand)
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
Flavoring and Color Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring (LorAnn Oils brand)
- 1/2–3/4 teaspoon pink gel food coloring (Americolor brand Pale Peony #183)
- 1/2–3/4 teaspoon purple gel food coloring (Americolor brand Lilac #169)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for effortless removal of the finished confection.
- Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan. Apply medium heat, continuously stirring to prevent scorching. Maintain gentle movement until the mixture transforms into a velvety, uniform consistency, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the molten chocolate mixture into two separate mixing vessels.
- Enhance each portion with distinct character: introduce cotton candy flavoring and corresponding gel food colorings – pink for one bowl, purple for the other. Thoroughly integrate until colors appear uniform and vibrant.
- Artfully distribute dollops of pink and purple mixtures across the prepared pan, creating a random, playful pattern.
- Utilize a butter knife or offset spatula to delicately intertwine the colors, generating a mesmerizing marbled effect without over-blending.
- Cover the surface with parchment paper, gently smoothing the top. Refrigerate for 2 hours or allow to set at room temperature for 4 hours until completely solidified.
- Extract the fudge using parchment paper edges, then slice into delectable bite-sized cubes ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white chocolate chips for smoother, creamier fudge that melts more evenly.
- Maintain low, consistent heat to prevent chocolate from burning or becoming grainy during melting process.
- Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant colors without altering fudge’s texture.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness and prevent hardening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg