Description
This Halloween Fudge Recipe features a festive two-layer treat combining semi-sweet and white chocolate fudge with bright orange coloring and candy corn topping, perfect for a spooky celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 ounces (liquid measure) sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (255g) white chocolate chips
- 5 ounces (liquid measure) sweetened condensed milk (180g by weight)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring (a few drops)
Topping
- 24 pieces candy corn
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate layer: Combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and 5 ounces of sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 30-second increments until melted and smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread evenly in the prepared pan using an offset spatula.
- Chill first layer: Refrigerate the pan for 10 minutes to allow the semi-sweet chocolate layer to set before adding the next layer.
- Melt white chocolate layer: In a separate bowl, combine white chocolate chips and 5 ounces of sweetened condensed milk. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating in 30-second increments until melted and smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and several drops of orange gel food coloring until blended evenly.
- Assemble layers: Spread the white chocolate layer evenly over the chilled semi-sweet chocolate layer using an offset spatula.
- Add candy corn topping: Immediately press candy corn pieces into the top of the white chocolate layer in even rows for decoration.
- Chill to harden: Place the assembled fudge in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- Serve: Slice the fudge into 24 pieces and serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use sweetened condensed milk measured by weight (180g) or liquid measure (5 ounces) for accuracy when dividing the can.
- Gel food coloring is preferred because it doesn’t break the chocolate and provides a brighter, richer color than liquid food coloring.
- Spray the foil-lined pan with cooking spray to help remove fudge easily.
- If candy corn is unavailable, use other Halloween-themed sprinkles or candies for topping.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
