Red Velvet Fudge
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Desserts | Party and Potluck | Fil-Am Fusion
White chocolate and condensed milk make a rich, sliceable base for this red velvet-style fudge. Cocoa gives it a chocolate note, vanilla rounds it out, and red gel coloring supplies the familiar appearance without turning the candy into a miniature cake.
About This Recipe
This is a melted-chocolate fudge rather than a boiled sugar syrup. The saucepan needs low heat and steady stirring to bring the chips, condensed milk, and butter together without scorching the bottom before the chocolate has melted.
Cocoa and coloring go into the smooth base, while optional cake crumbs or other toppings provide a different finish. Keep the portions small: the sweetness comes from both white chocolate and condensed milk. A parchment sling makes lifting the chilled slab easier than prying individual pieces from the pan.
Ingredient Notes
Chocolate
Use good-quality chips or chopped bars. White chocolate versions need gentle heat because they scorch easily.
Condensed milk
Sweetened condensed milk gives quick fudge its structure and creamy texture.
Salt
A small amount of salt keeps the squares from tasting flat.
Cooking Notes
- Use a spatula that reaches the saucepan corners and sweep the bottom while stirring. Smooth-looking chocolate on top can hide condensed milk beginning to catch underneath.
- Smooth the fudge while it is still soft and add any chosen topping then. Once chilled firm, lift the slab by the parchment and wipe the knife between cuts.
Red Velvet Fudge Recipe
A red velvet-style fudge with white chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, red coloring, and optional cake crumb topping.
Shopping List
- sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate
- butter
- vanilla
- salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs
Ingredients
Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Flavor
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup red velvet cake crumbs, optional
Finish
- Flaky salt, cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, or powder for topping, optional
- Parchment paper for lining the pan
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- Combine chocolate, condensed milk, butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
- Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla and the flavor ingredients.
- Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Add any toppings while the fudge is still soft.
- Chill until firm.
- Lift out with parchment and cut into small squares with a warm knife.
Nutrition Estimate
Approximate values per square based on the listed ingredients and yield. Actual nutrition will vary by brand, exact portion size, and cooking changes.
Tips For The Best Red Velvet Fudge
- Use low heat: High heat can make fudge oily or grainy.
- Stir constantly: Condensed milk can scorch on the bottom of the pan.
- Chill fully: Clean squares need a firm set.
- Cut small: This style of fudge is rich, so bite-size pieces work best.
How To Serve And Store
Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. Store airtight in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Common Questions
Can I microwave it?
Yes. Heat in short bursts and stir well between each one.
Can I freeze fudge?
Yes. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
Why is it soft?
It may need more chilling or a little more chocolate next batch.
Can I use evaporated milk?
No. It will not set the same way.
Can evaporated milk replace condensed milk in this fudge?
No. This formula depends on sweetened condensed milk combined with white chocolate. Evaporated milk is a different ingredient and would change the mixture rather than giving the same fudge with less sweetness.
Do I need red velvet cake crumbs for the fudge to work?
No, the crumbs are optional. White chocolate, condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla, and coloring provide the base; the crumbs contribute a cake-like finish rather than the structure that lets the chilled slab hold together.
