Description
Magical underwater-inspired Mermaid Candy Fudge brings oceanic whimsy to sweet treats. Pastel swirls and sparkling sugar crystals create an enchanting dessert that will delight guests with its playful coastal charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces (396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Teal food coloring
- Violet food coloring
- Mermaid sprinkle mix
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan with cooking spray to ensure easy fudge removal.
- Gently melt chocolate chips and condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring consistently until smooth and glossy.
- Incorporate softened butter and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until fully integrated and velvety.
- Separate the fudge base into three distinct bowls, then infuse each with teal, violet, and white colorings to create a mesmerizing palette.
- Artfully pour the differently colored mixtures into the prepared pan, allowing them to cascade and intertwine naturally.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns, blending the colors without overmixing to maintain distinct color variations.
- Generously scatter mermaid sprinkle mix across the surface, gently tapping the pan to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Chill the fudge in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours, or until it reaches a firm, slice-able consistency.
- Carefully lift the fudge from the pan using parchment edges, peel away the lining, and slice into 16 even, bite-sized squares.
Notes
- Nail the Pan Prep Use heavy-duty aluminum foil that extends slightly over pan edges for easy lifting and clean removal of fudge.
- Perfect Color Blending Gently swirl colors using a toothpick or small offset spatula to create soft, dreamy mermaid-like patterns without overmixing.
- Sprinkle Strategy Scatter mermaid sprinkles immediately after pouring and swirling colors to ensure they adhere perfectly to the fudge surface.
- Temperature Trick Allow fudge to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cutting to achieve clean, smooth edges without cracking.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg