Title: Immerse in Sweetness with Cotton Candy Fudge
Time Information:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Introduction
Dip into a whimsical culinary creation by exploring the world of Cotton Candy Fudge! This delicious treat takes on the airy lightness of carnival cotton candy infused into a rich, creamy fudge. Perfect to add a dash of fun to any party or to simply perk up your day.
Why Make This Recipe
Who says you need to wait for the fair to indulge in cotton candy? With this recipe, you can relive the thrill of the carnival in your own kitchen. More than that, it’s a sweet, delightful dessert that children and adults alike will adore.
How To Make Cotton Candy Fudge
Ingredients
– 3 cups of white chocolate chips
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring extract
– Pink and blue food coloring
– Sprinkles (optional)
Directions
1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, mix together the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Keep on low heat and stir until it becomes a smooth mixture.
3. Add the vanilla and cotton candy flavoring into the mixture after taking it off the heat. Pour equally into two separate bowls.
4. Mix in a few drops of pink food coloring into one bowl and blue into the other.
5. Pour the pink mix in the pan first then add dollops of the blue mixture. Swirl the colors with a knife or skewer for a marbled look. Top with sprinkles if you wish.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of an hour until firm.
7. Once it has set, remove from the pan, cut into squares and it’s ready to serve.
How To Serve Cotton Candy Fudge
Serve this sweet delight as a treat at birthday parties, or simply enjoy a piece with a cup of hot coffee or tea. The small squares of cotton candy fudge can also be beautifully boxed and given as a unique handmade gift.
How To Store Cotton Candy Fudge
Wrap the fudge squares individually in cling wrap or wax paper, then store in an airtight container. It can be kept at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Tips To Make Cotton Candy Fudge
– To avoid a grainy texture, melt the chocolate chip mixture over low heat and avoid overheating.
– When swirling the colors, just go around a few times to avoid mixing the colors completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use other colors?
Of course! Although cotton candy is traditionally pink and blue, you can experiment with different food coloring to match a theme or just for fun.
2. How can I make it vegan?
Substitute the condensed milk and butter with coconut milk and vegan butter. Use vegan-friendly white chocolate chips.
3. What if I don’t have cotton candy flavoring?
Vanilla extract can be used solely, the cotton candy flavoring just adds a bit more authenticity to the fudge.
Cook your way to a joyful day with this delicious Cotton Candy Fudge. Soft, sweet, and so much fun to make and eat. Enjoy? Sweet-tooths, your dream dessert is here!