Description
This delightful Gumdrop Fudge combines creamy white chocolate with the chewy, colorful bursts of red and green gumdrops, creating a festive treat perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a sweet, nostalgic candy. Made with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla for a rich, smooth texture, this fudge is easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Ingredients
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped red and green gumdrops (such as Dots candy)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9 x 9 inch square pan with foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the fudge once set.
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously.
- Heat and Stir: Gently heat the mixture until the chocolate chips melt completely and the mixture becomes smooth. Be careful not to overheat or cook on high, as this can discolor the white chocolate turning it a tan color.
- Add Gumdrops: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the chopped red and green gumdrops, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Set the Fudge: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly with a spatula.
- Chill: Place the pan into the refrigerator and chill overnight or for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Serve: Once set, remove the fudge from the pan using the foil or parchment paper edges. Cut into bite-size pieces and serve.
Notes
- Do not overheat the chocolate mixture to prevent discoloration and graininess.
- Use a silicone spatula for easy mixing and spreading.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can substitute gumdrops with other colorful chewy candies if desired.
- For a firmer fudge, chill overnight; for a softer set, 2 hours suffices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1 x 1 inch)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
