Description
This delightful Pink White Chocolate Fudge recipe offers a creamy, sweet treat combining smooth white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, enhanced with a fun pink color and optional dried cherries and sprinkles. Perfect for festive occasions or a charming homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or high-quality chopped white chocolate
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- A few drops pink gel food coloring
Optional Ingredients
- Sprinkles
- Dry cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang on two sides for easy removal later. Set it aside while you prepare the fudge.
- Chop Chocolate (if needed): If using regular white chocolate blocks rather than melting wafers, chop the chocolate into small pieces to ensure even melting in the microwave.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk into a large microwave-safe bowl, ready for melting.
- Microwave and Stir: Heat the mixture in 20- to 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring well after each interval. Typically, two rounds are sufficient. Stirring well before each interval helps the residual heat melt the chocolate evenly without overheating.
- Add Color: Once the chocolate is smooth and melted, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring. For a pretty ombre effect, mix some of the fudge thoroughly with the color, leaving some white sections uncolored.
- Mix in Optional Add-ins: If desired, gently fold in dried cherries and sprinkles to add texture and extra flavor to your fudge.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until fully set and firm.
- Cut into Shapes: When the fudge is hard, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes. To avoid hand strain, place a kitchen towel on top of the cutter and press gently to cut cleanly.
- Serve: Arrange the fudge shapes on a plate and enjoy this sweet, charming treat perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overheat the chocolate to prevent graininess; stirring frequently helps.
- The pink gel coloring is preferred over liquid to avoid altering the fudge consistency.
- Dried cherries complement the sweetness of white chocolate well but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
- Cutting fudge using a cookie cutter with a towel helps protect your hands and produces clean shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
