Description
A creamy and sweet orange creamsicle fudge with a smooth vanilla base and vibrant citrus swirl, creating a nostalgic and colorful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups white baking chips
- 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
- Orange gel food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Heat over medium until boiling.
- Once boiling, stir constantly and cook until mixture reaches 234°F (about 4–5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips until melted and smooth.
- Add marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until thick and glossy.
- Transfer 2 cups of the mixture to a separate bowl (vanilla portion).
- Add orange extract and food coloring to the remaining mixture. Stir until evenly colored.
- Drop alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and orange fudge into the prepared pan.
- Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the mixtures without overmixing.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until firm.
- Lift out using parchment and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accurate texture.
- Do not over-swirl to maintain visible pattern.
- Gel food coloring provides best color without thinning.
- Let fudge fully set before cutting for clean edges.
- Store with parchment between layers to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
