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Easy Candy Corn Fudge Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling and setting time)
  • Yield: 16 servings (1-inch squares)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Candy Corn Fudge recipe creates a festive, colorful treat perfect for Halloween or fall celebrations. Using simple ingredients like white chocolate chips, vanilla frosting, and food coloring, you can create layered fudge that mimics the iconic candy corn colors. The fudge is creamy, sweet, and visually appealing, making it great for parties and gifting.

Ingredients

Fudge Layers

  • 4 cups white chocolate chips, divided into 3 portions (approximately 1 ⅓ cups each)
  • 24 ounces vanilla frosting, divided into 3 portions (approximately 8 ounces each)
  • 6 drops yellow food coloring (amount adjustable to desired shade)
  • 6 drops orange food coloring (amount adjustable to desired shade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with wax paper and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt White Chocolate (Yellow Layer): In a microwave-safe bowl, place 1 ⅓ cups of white chocolate chips. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  3. Mix Yellow Fudge: Stir approximately ⅓ of the vanilla frosting into the melted chocolate. Add a few drops of yellow food coloring until reaching your desired yellow shade. Mix well to combine.
  4. Set Yellow Layer: Pour the yellow fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly. Refrigerate until mostly set, about 20 minutes, ensuring it is firm enough to not move when tilted.
  5. Melt White Chocolate (Orange Layer): Repeat the melting process with the next 1 ⅓ cups of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  6. Mix Orange Fudge: Add approximately ⅓ of the frosting and orange food coloring to the melted white chocolate. Stir until the color is even and desired.
  7. Set Orange Layer: Pour the orange fudge layer over the yellow set fudge, smoothing it evenly. Refrigerate again for about 20 minutes until mostly set.
  8. Melt White Chocolate (White Layer): Melt the remaining 1 ⅓ cups of white chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.
  9. Mix White Fudge: Stir in the remaining frosting with the melted white chocolate without adding any food coloring.
  10. Set White Layer: Pour this final white fudge layer over the orange layer, smoothing it evenly. Refrigerate the whole fudge for about 2 hours until fully set.
  11. Serve: Once fully set, remove fudge from the pan using the wax paper. Cut into 1-inch squares using a large, smooth-bladed knife. Wipe the knife frequently for clean cuts and to prevent colors from smearing.
  12. Store: Keep fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Adjust food coloring drops according to your preferred color intensity.
  • Be patient when melting chocolate to avoid burning; stir frequently.
  • Ensure each fudge layer is set well before pouring the next to maintain clean layers.
  • Use a fresh knife wipe between cuts to keep fudge squares visually appealing.
  • This fudge is best stored refrigerated and consumed within one week.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (including melts and mixing)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-candy-corn-fudge-recipe/