Description
This Pink White Chocolate Fudge is a delightful and easy-to-make sweet treat featuring creamy white chocolate mixed with sweetened condensed milk and tinted with pink gel food coloring for a festive touch. Optional additions like dried cherries and sprinkles add texture and color, making this fudge perfect for special occasions or as a charming gift. The fudge is made by melting chocolate and condensed milk together, then setting it in the refrigerator until firm, after which it is cut into heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
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 Add-ins
- Sprinkles
- Dry cherries
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 using regular white chocolate bars, chop them into small pieces to ensure even melting in the microwave.
- Combine ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate pieces or wafers along with the sweetened condensed milk.
- Microwave to melt: Heat the mixture in 20 to 30 second increments, stirring thoroughly after each interval. The residual heat will help melt the chocolate. Continue until the mixture is smooth and fully melted, usually about two intervals.
- Add color: Stir the mixture well to ensure smoothness, then add a few drops of pink gel food coloring. For an ombre effect, leave some of the mixture white by stirring the color in partially.
- Add optional mix-ins: If desired, fold in dried cherries and sprinkles gently to incorporate them evenly.
- Set the fudge: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until the fudge is firm and set.
- Cut shapes: Once firm, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the fudge into heart shapes. To prevent hand strain, place a kitchen towel over the cutter when pressing down.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the heart-shaped fudge pieces on a serving platter and enjoy this sweet and creamy treat.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Microwave in short intervals to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Gel food coloring is preferred as it does not affect the consistency of the fudge.
- The fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For easier cutting, very slightly warm the cookie cutter or dip it in hot water before cutting.
- Optional dried cherries add a pleasant tartness that balances the sweetness of the white chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1.5 x 1.5 inch square)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
