Description
This Pink White Chocolate Fudge is a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring creamy white chocolate combined with sweetened condensed milk and a splash of pink gel food coloring for a festive touch. Perfect for special occasions or gifting, this fudge can be customized with optional sprinkles and dried cherries, and cut into charming heart shapes for a lovely presentation.
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 of pink gel food coloring
Optional Add-ins
- Sprinkles
- Dried cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on two sides for easy removal of the fudge later. Set the pan aside.
- Chop Chocolate (if needed): If using block white chocolate instead of wafers, chop the chocolate into small, uniform pieces to ensure even melting in the microwave.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the white chocolate pieces or melting wafers and sweetened condensed milk into a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: Microwave the mixture in 20 to 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval to evenly melt the chocolate without burning. Typically, two intervals are sufficient. The residual heat helps finish melting the chocolate as you stir.
- Add Color: Once melted and smooth, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring. For an ombré effect, stir some of the mixture thoroughly while leaving some white, uncolored portions.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Gently fold in dried cherries and sprinkles if desired, which complement the sweetness and add texture.
- Refrigerate: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the fudge to set firmly.
- Cut and Shape: After the fudge has cooled and hardened, remove it from the pan using the parchment overhang. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the fudge into heart shapes. To make cutting easier and protect your hands, place a kitchen towel over the cookie cutter and press gently but firmly.
- Serve: Arrange the fudge pieces on a platter, serve, and enjoy this sweet, creamy treat.
Notes
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate as it can seize or burn; stirring frequently between microwave intervals prevents this.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- The fudge must be fully chilled to cut cleanly into shapes.
- Dried cherries add a pleasant tartness and chewy texture that balances the sweetness.
- This fudge can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a different look, try other food colorings or mix-ins like nuts or coconut flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1.5 oz)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg