Description
This Pink White Chocolate Fudge recipe is a deliciously creamy and sweet treat made with white chocolate melting wafers and sweetened condensed milk, enhanced with a touch of pink gel food coloring for a festive look. Easy to prepare and perfect for gifting or special occasions, this fudge can be customized with optional dried cherries and sprinkles for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or high-quality chopped white chocolate
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- Pink gel food coloring, a few drops
Optional Ingredients
- Sprinkles
- Dry cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on two sides. This will help with lifting the fudge out easily once it’s set. Set the pan aside.
- Chop Chocolate if Necessary: If using regular white chocolate instead of melting wafers, chop it into small, uniform pieces to ensure it melts evenly when microwaved.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk together in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave to Melt: Microwave the mixture in 20 to 30 second increments, stirring thoroughly after each interval. This helps the chocolate melt smoothly without burning. Typically, two intervals are enough, but continue until fully melted and smooth.
- Add Food Coloring: Stir well until the chocolate mixture is smooth, then add a few drops of pink gel food coloring. For an ombre effect, gently swirl the color without fully mixing, leaving some of the mixture white.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in dried cherries and/or sprinkles to add texture and flavor variety to your fudge.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until the fudge is firm and set.
- Cut Shapes: Once hardened, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the fudge into hearts. To make cutting easier and protect your hands, place a kitchen towel on top of the cookie cutter and gently press down.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present the shaped fudge on a serving dish and enjoy this sweet, creamy treat.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate or melting wafers for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overheat the chocolate as it can seize or burn; stirring frequently helps prevent this.
- The pink gel food coloring is preferred over liquid to avoid altering the fudge’s consistency.
- For a different look, try other gel food colors or omit the coloring entirely for classic white fudge.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg