Red Velvet Fudge
This Red Velvet Fudge is going to be your new favorite if you adore red velvet cake. It tastes just like red velvet, but in fudge form. It’s smooth and creamy, with a bit of cocoa and a hint of vanilla.
And to top it all off? A swirl of creamy white chocolate on top! You don’t have to bake anything; just melt, combine, and chill.
Let’s do this!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of white chocolate chips
- 1 cup of chocolate chips that are only half sweet
- One can (14 ounces) of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder without sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of red food coloring (change to get the color you want)
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- Optional topping: white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate drizzled on top
Tools Needed
- A medium-sized pot
- Spatula
- Baking dish that is 8 by 8 inches
- Paper made with parchment
- Cutting knife
Instructions
- Get the chocolates to melt.
Put white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continually until the mixture is smooth. - Add the tastes.
Take off the heat and mix in the vanilla essence, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt until everything is well mixed. - Put it in the pan.
Put parchment paper in an 8×8-inch baking dish, then evenly spread the fudge. - Put in the white chocolate swirl.
Put melted white chocolate on top and then use a toothpick to make a swirl pattern. - Put it in the fridge and let it set.
Put in the fridge for at least two hours or until firm. - Cut and serve.
Once the fudge has set, use the parchment paper to take it out, cut it into squares, and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- Use food coloring in gel form! It makes the fudge a deep red color without making it watery.
- Don’t forget the chocolate powder. It gives the fudge the real taste of red velvet.
- Let it sit all the way. To get beautiful slices, put it in the fridge for at least two hours before cutting it.
- Carefully swirl the white chocolate. To obtain that nice marbled look, use a toothpick or skewer.
- Make it even better! For a creative twist, put crushed Oreos or red velvet cake crumbs on top.
Variations
- If you don’t eat dairy, use white and semi-sweet chocolate that doesn’t have any dairy in it, along with coconut condensed milk.
- For a gentler, sweeter fudge, use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
- For more texture, add crushed pecans or micro chocolate chips before putting the mixture in the fridge.
- For a red velvet fudge that tastes like cheesecake, stir in a cream cheese mixture.
Storage
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Want to keep it for a longer time? You can freeze the fudge for up to three months. Before serving, let it thaw.
That’s all there is to it! Your Red Velvet Fudge is ready to eat! It has a characteristic red velvet taste and is rich, chocolaty, and deliciously velvety. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Enjoy your snacks! ❤️🍫✨