Description
This Pink White Chocolate Fudge recipe is a delightful and visually appealing sweet treat, perfect for gifting or special occasions. Made with creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, it is infused with pink gel food coloring for a charming color. Optional ingredients like dried cherries and sprinkles add texture and flavor, making this fudge both delicious and festive. The fudge is easy to prepare by melting the ingredients together, chilling in the refrigerator, and then cutting into fun heart shapes.
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, as desired
- Dry cherries, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on two sides for easy removal later. Set aside.
- Chop Chocolate (if necessary): If using regular white chocolate bars instead of melting wafers, chop the chocolate into small pieces to ensure even melting in the microwave.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk.
- Microwave and Melt: Microwave the mixture in 20- to 30-second increments, stirring thoroughly after each interval. Typically, two intervals are sufficient for the chocolate to melt completely. Stir well to achieve a smooth mixture.
- Add Color: Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring to the melted chocolate mixture. For an ombre effect, only partially stir the color in, leaving some of the mixture white.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: If desired, fold in dried cherries and/or sprinkles to add texture and flavor.
- Chill the Fudge: Pour the mixture into the prepared parchment-lined pan and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm and set.
- Cut into Shapes: Once set, remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the fudge into shapes. To make cutting easier, place a kitchen towel on top of the cookie cutter and gently press down.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the fudge pieces on a plate and serve as a delightful treat.
Notes
- Ensure to chop regular white chocolate into small pieces for even melting.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate in the microwave to prevent burning.
- The pink gel food coloring is best for vibrant color without altering the texture of the fudge.
- Allow the fudge to firm completely in the refrigerator before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Optional mix-ins like dried cherries and sprinkles add both flavor and visual appeal but are not necessary.
- Use parchment paper with overhang to easily lift the fudge block from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
