Description
This Halloween Fudge recipe combines rich semi-sweet and white chocolate layers with sweetened condensed milk to create a creamy, festive treat. Vibrant orange food coloring and candy corn topping make it perfect for spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 ounces liquid sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
White Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups (255g) white chocolate chips
- 5 ounces liquid sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring (a few drops)
Topping
- 24 pieces candy corn (or more for smaller fudge pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips with 5 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Heat at 50% power for one minute, then stir. Continue heating in 30-second increments at 50% power, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Spread first layer: Evenly spread the melted semi-sweet chocolate mixture in the prepared pan using an offset spatula. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes to set slightly.
- Melt white chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips with 5 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Heat at 50% power for one minute, stir, and continue heating in 30-second increments until melted and smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and a few drops of orange gel food coloring until well combined.
- Add white chocolate layer and top: Spread the colored white chocolate mixture over the chilled semi-sweet layer using an offset spatula. Immediately press candy corn pieces evenly across the top for decoration.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the fudge until completely hardened, about 1 hour. Slice into 24 pieces and serve at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
- Sweetened condensed milk is measured by weight (14 ounces/360g per can). Use a liquid measuring cup for 5 ounces or weigh 180g for accuracy.
- Gel food coloring is preferred as it is not water-based and prevents the chocolate from seizing while providing vivid color.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth, even layers and easier spreading.
- Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving to soften texture slightly for easier biting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
