Description
This festive Red, White & Blue Fudge recipe is a creamy, colorful treat perfect for patriotic celebrations or any special occasion. Layers of rich white chocolate fudge tinted with vibrant red and blue food coloring create a marbled effect that is both visually stunning and delicious. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this fudge combines sugar, butter, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk, and white chocolate for a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 5 oz can evaporated milk
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- a few drops of red food coloring
- a few drops of blue food coloring
- red, white, and blue sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Also, set out three medium-sized bowls for dividing the fudge mixture.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Stir occasionally and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Boil and Stir: Once boiling, continue to boil lightly for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. Remove from heat immediately after the time is complete.
- Add Marshmallow and Chocolate: Quickly stir in marshmallow creme and white chocolate chips until fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Divide and Color: Evenly divide the warm fudge mixture into the three prepared bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and mix thoroughly, add blue food coloring to another and mix well. Leave the third bowl white.
- Layer the Fudge: Pour the blue fudge evenly into the prepared baking dish and spread smoothly. Next, add the white fudge layer on top and spread evenly, followed by the red fudge layer on top. Optionally, use a butter knife to swirl the colors together creating a marbled effect.
- Add Sprinkles (Optional): Immediately sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles on top if desired.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Then transfer the dish to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set before slicing into 20 pieces.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for best flavor.
- Do not skip constant stirring during the boiling step to prevent burning or grainy texture.
- The fudge layers can be left separate or gently swirled for a marbled look.
- Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow fudge to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for optimal softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1.5 inch square)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
