Description
This Homemade Cotton Candy Fudge combines creamy white chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and a fun cotton candy flavor, creating a silky, colorful treat perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence. Easy to make with simple ingredients and no baking required, it’s a delightful twist on classic fudge with vibrant pink and blue hues and an optional sprinkle of pink sea salt for a subtle contrast.
Ingredients
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Fudge Mixture
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Gel-based food coloring (pink and blue), as desired
Topping (Optional)
- Pink sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access to streamline the fudge-making process.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Milk and Chocolate: Add the sweetened condensed milk to the melted white chocolate. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is silky and completely combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Flavor and Color: Stir in the cotton candy flavoring and add gel-based food coloring drops, alternating pink and blue to achieve the desired cotton candy look. Mix until the colors and flavor are evenly distributed.
- Set in Pan: Pour the fudge mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment or wax paper. Use a spatula to smooth the surface evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is firm enough to cut.
- Serve: Once set, cut the fudge into 16 squares. Optionally, sprinkle with pink sea salt before serving for a touch of contrast.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring to avoid altering the fudge consistency.
- Microwave heating times may vary; stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Allow the fudge to fully cool and set in the refrigerator before cutting for clean squares.
- Pink sea salt enhances the sweet and savory balance but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
