Description
This festive Halloween fudge recipe combines rich semi-sweet and creamy white chocolate layers with a pop of orange color and candy corn decoration, perfect for a seasonal treat that’s easy to prepare and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups (255g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 ounces liquid (180g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
White Chocolate Layer
- 1 ½ cups (255g) white chocolate chips
- 5 ounces liquid (180g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange gel food coloring (a few drops)
Decoration
- 24 pieces candy corn
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the fudge.
- Melt Semi-Sweet Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 5 ounces liquid sweetened condensed milk. Heat on 50% power for one minute, then stir. Continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until melted and smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Set Semi-Sweet Layer: Using an offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for 10 minutes, allowing the layer to firm up before adding the next.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips with 5 ounces liquid sweetened condensed milk. Heat on 50% power for one minute, stir, then continue heating in 30-second increments until smooth. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and several drops of orange gel food coloring until the color is well blended.
- Set White Chocolate Layer and Decorate: Spread the orange-tinted white chocolate mixture evenly over the semi-sweet layer using an offset spatula. Immediately press candy corn pieces in even rows on top of the white chocolate layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the fudge until fully hardened, about 1 hour. Slice into 24 pieces and serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Sweetened condensed milk cans in the US are 14 ounces by weight (360g), which equals approximately 10 fluid ounces; measure 5 fluid ounces or weigh out 180g when splitting for the recipe.
- Use gel food coloring for bright, rich color that does not break the chocolate, unlike water-based food colorings.
- Press candy corn firmly but gently into the fudge to avoid breaking the surface.
- If you prefer smaller pieces, increase the candy corn quantity accordingly.
- Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving for a softer texture and enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
