Cotton Candy Fudge Recipe
This Cotton Candy Fudge is a delightful, vibrant treat that combines the sweet, creamy texture of traditional fudge with the whimsical flavors and colors of cotton candy. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, this fudge features swirled pastel pink and blue hues with a light cotton candy flavor, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Author: Amaya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Fudge Base
- 24 oz white baking bark or white chocolate bark
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
Flavoring and Coloring
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring (adjust to taste)
- Light blue food coloring gel (amount as needed)
- Light pink food coloring gel (amount as needed)
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper, ensuring the edges are covered to allow easy removal of the fudge after cooling.
- Melt the White Bark: Place the white baking bark in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring frequently to ensure even melting and prevent burning, until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Milk and Flavor: Stir the sweetened condensed milk and cotton candy flavoring into the melted white bark until completely incorporated and smooth.
- Divide the Mixture: Pour the fudge mixture evenly into two separate bowls for coloring.
- Add Colors: Add a small amount of light blue food coloring gel to one bowl and light pink to the other, adjusting the quantity as needed to achieve vibrant, pastel shades.
- Layer Colors: Alternate spoonfuls of the blue and pink mixtures randomly into the prepared pan to create a patchwork of colors.
- Create Swirls: Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the two colors together in the pan, creating a marbled or cotton candy-inspired effect without fully blending them.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the fudge for about 2 hours or until it becomes firm and set.
- Serve: Once hardened, lift the fudge out of the pan using the foil or parchment paper edges, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use good quality white baking bark or white chocolate for best results.
- The amount of cotton candy flavoring can be adjusted depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- Food coloring gels provide vibrant colors without altering the fudge consistency.
- Swirling the colors gently ensures a pretty marbled effect without mixing the colors into one solid color.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to two weeks.
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