Description
This Homemade Cotton Candy Fudge is a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines creamy white chocolate with sweet condensed milk, enhanced by whimsical cotton candy flavoring and pastel gel food coloring. Perfectly smooth and rich, this fudge is chilled to firm up and finished with an optional sprinkle of pink sea salt for a touch of contrast, making it a fun and festive dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
Coloring and Garnish
- Gel-based food coloring (pink and blue), amount as desired
- Pink sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Combine with Condensed Milk: Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the melted white chocolate until the mixture is silky and fully incorporated.
- Add Flavor and Color: Mix in the cotton candy flavoring along with gel-based food coloring (pink and blue) until the colors and flavors are evenly distributed throughout the fudge batter.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Use a spatula to smooth the surface evenly.
- Refrigerate: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
- Serve: Once firm, cut the fudge into 16 squares. Optionally, sprinkle pink sea salt on top of each piece before serving to add a subtle salty contrast.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality white chocolate chips for a smooth texture.
- If you don’t have cotton candy flavoring, you can substitute with vanilla extract, but the unique flavor will be less prominent.
- Gel-based food coloring prevents the fudge from becoming runny compared to liquid coloring.
- The fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow fudge pieces to come to room temperature briefly before eating for optimal creaminess.
