Cotton Candy Fudge
A velvety and whimsical confection, this Cotton Candy Fudge melds a duo of pastel hues with the nostalgic essence of spun sugar. Creamy white chocolate forms the base of this striking sweet, marbled with swirls of pink and purple to captivate both the eye and the palate.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring divided
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ –¾ teaspoon purple gel food coloring Americolor Lilac #169
- 22 oz white chocolate chips preferably Ghirardelli, two 11-oz. bags
- ¼ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ –¾ teaspoon pink gel food coloring Americolor Pale Peony #183
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring excess hangs over the edges for easy removal. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir frequently for 6–7 minutes until smooth and fully melted.
- Divide the melted mixture evenly into two separate bowls.
- In the first bowl, stir in 1 teaspoon of the cotton candy flavoring along with the pink gel food coloring. Mix thoroughly until evenly tinted.
- In the second bowl, incorporate the remaining 1 teaspoon of cotton candy flavoring and the purple gel food coloring, blending until uniform in color.
- Spoon alternating dollops of each colored mixture into the prepared pan in a random pattern until all fudge is transferred.
- Swirl the surface using a butter knife or offset spatula to achieve a marbled design.
- Gently press an extra sheet of parchment paper over the top of the fudge to smooth the surface without disturbing the swirls. Keep this parchment in place while the fudge sets.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or allow to set at room temperature for 4 hours. Once firm, lift from the pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month, tightly wrapped in plastic and foil.
Tips: For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and gel-based food coloring. Avoid foil lining, and be cautious with microwave reheating to prevent scorching.
Tips: For best results, use high-quality white chocolate and gel-based food coloring. Avoid foil lining, and be cautious with microwave reheating to prevent scorching.