Description
Creamy Orange Dreamsicle Fudge brings nostalgic summer memories with its tangy citrus swirl and sweet vanilla base. Smooth white chocolate and zesty orange extract create a delightful dessert you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
Dairy Components:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup (160 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- 3 teaspoons orange extract
- Orange food coloring (up to 10 drops)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9 x 13 inch (22.86 x 33.02 centimeters) pan with butter and lining it with parchment paper to facilitate effortless removal of the fudge.
- Combine unsalted butter, heavy cream, and granulated sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heating gently over medium flame while continuously stirring until the butter completely dissolves.
- Continue heating the mixture, monitoring the temperature carefully with a candy thermometer until it reaches precisely 235°F (113°C), which represents the soft ball stage, stirring constantly for approximately 3-4 minutes to prevent scorching.
- Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat source and swiftly incorporate marshmallow cream and white chocolate chips, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Carefully separate and reserve one cup of the white fudge base in a separate mixing bowl for later layering.
- Infuse the remaining fudge mixture with orange extract and vibrant orange food coloring, mixing thoroughly to create a uniform tangerine-hued confection.
- Gently pour the orange-tinted fudge into the prepared pan, creating an even layer, then strategically drop spoonfuls of the reserved white fudge across the surface.
- Using a knife or offset spatula, create delicate swirling patterns by dragging the white and orange layers together, generating an artistic marbled effect.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and allow the fudge to solidify completely for a minimum of 2 hours or until it reaches a firm, slice-able consistency.
- Once set, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper edges, place on a cutting board, and slice into approximately 1-inch (2.54 centimeters) square pieces for serving.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by ensuring all ingredients are measured and ready before starting the fudge-making process.
- Create a non-stick surface using parchment paper, allowing effortless removal and clean cutting of fudge squares.
- Temperature control is crucial when cooking sugar syrup, so invest in a reliable candy thermometer for perfect consistency.
- Marshmallow cream acts as a secret weapon, delivering incredible smoothness and preventing sugar crystallization.
- Work quickly when mixing and swirling colors to maintain the dreamy, marbled orange and white aesthetic.
- Chilling is mandatory for developing rich flavor and achieving that melt-in-your-mouth fudge texture that everyone craves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: <1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg