Description
This delightful Homemade Cotton Candy Fudge combines creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk with a whimsical cotton candy flavor and vibrant gel food coloring, creating a fun and colorful treat perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 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
- Pink sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your counter to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth without any lumps.
- Combine Sweetened Condensed Milk: Add the sweetened condensed milk to the melted white chocolate and stir continuously until the mixture is silky and thoroughly combined.
- Add Flavor and Color: Stir in 1 teaspoon of cotton candy flavoring and add drops of pink and blue gel-based food coloring. Mix well until the colors and flavor are evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Set in Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil. Pour the fudge mixture into the pan and use a spatula to smooth out the surface evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely firm and set.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper, cut into squares, and optionally sprinkle with pink sea salt for a slight contrast in flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring to avoid altering the fudge’s texture or consistency.
- If you prefer stronger cotton candy flavor, adjust the flavoring quantity to taste carefully.
- Refrigerate fudge in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to 1 week.
- Allow fudge to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if it is too firm.
- Pink sea salt is optional but adds a nice pop of color and a subtle salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
