Description
This Homemade Cotton Candy Fudge is a delightful and whimsical treat that combines creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk with playful cotton candy flavoring and vibrant colors. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, this no-bake fudge is easy to make and sets quickly in the refrigerator into smooth, melt-in-your-mouth squares.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Flavoring & Coloring
- 1 tsp cotton candy flavoring
- Gel-based food coloring (pink and blue), as desired
Optional Garnish
- Pink sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients on your counter to have everything within reach for smooth preparation.
- Melt White Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Mix Condensed Milk: Add the sweetened condensed milk to the melted white chocolate and stir the mixture until it becomes silky and fully combined without lumps.
- Add Flavoring and Coloring: Stir in the cotton candy flavoring and gel-based food coloring until the mixture has an even pastel color and the flavor is fully incorporated.
- Pour and Smooth: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and pour the fudge mixture into the pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top evenly.
- Chill to Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm to the touch.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into 16 equal squares. Optionally, sprinkle with pink sea salt before serving to add a contrasting flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use gel-based food coloring to avoid altering the fudge texture.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted with white chocolate bars chopped finely.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For a more intense flavor, adjust the cotton candy flavoring to your preference.
- Optional pink sea salt adds a nice sweet-salty contrast; omit if you prefer purely sweet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
