After you make this fudge, you will not want to make generic boring, fudge again! Ok, ok, so maybe putting the words fudge and boring in the same sentence, should be against the law; because if you love chocolate even 1/2 as much as my husband, fudge is NOT boring! This recipe is is like a fudge on steroids ... just the aroma and smell of this fudge is going to literally make you drool! I mean, what more could you ask for ... A Dreamy, Fabulous Unique Fudge recipe!
Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Ingredients:
6 ounces (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
1 Tbsp orange extract
2-3 drops red food coloring (add more or less depending on preference)
6-8 drops of yellow food coloring (add more or less depending on preference)
Directions:
Prepare a 13x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with a nonstick cooking spray.In a large heavy saucepan, combine the 2 cups of sugar, 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream, and 1.5 sticks of butter over medium heat. Continually stir the mixture until the butter melts and sugar dissolves completely. Once the mixture begin boiling, stir continuously for approximately 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes of boiling, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the marshmallow cream and package of white chocolate chips. Continue stirring the mixture until the white chocolate has melted and the fudge is completely smooth.
* NOTE: To get the marshmallow cream out of the container easier, spray a spatula with non-stick cooking spray.
Once the fudge is completely smooth, working quickly, pour about 1/3 of the white fudge into a separate bowl and set aside.
To the remaining 2/3 of white fudge, add the 1 Tbsp of orange extract and red and yellow food coloring, stirring until it is a smooth, even orange color of your choice. It is very important to perform these steps quickly, because the fudge will start to set if you take too long, and the end result will not be smooth.
Pour the orange fudge into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Take the bowl of white fudge that was separated and set aside, and drop one spoonful at a time onto the orange fudge mixture. Then drag a table knife or toothpick through the fudge to create orange-white swirls. If need be, you can spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and gently press them into the top to smooth out the swirls.
Before serving, allow the fudge to set at room temperature for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. To cut, pull the fudge out of the pan using the foil as handles. Using a large sharp knife to cut the fudge into small 1-inch squares.
You can store the Orange Dreamsicle Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. To serve be sure and bring it to room temperature to serve.
