Description

This Homemade Cotton Candy Fudge is a delightful, easy-to-make treat that combines creamy white chocolate with the whimsical flavor of cotton candy. The fudge is vibrantly colored with pink and blue gel food coloring for a fun, festive look. Finished with an optional sprinkle of pink sea salt, this smooth and silky fudge is perfect for parties, gifts, or simply indulging your sweet tooth with a nostalgic twist.

Ingredients

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Fudge Base

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups white chocolate chips

Flavoring and Coloring

1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
Gel-based food coloring (pink and blue), as desired

Optional Topping

Pink sea salt, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access, ensuring you have your baking pan lined and ready.
Melt Chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Combine Mixture: Stir the sweetened condensed milk into the melted white chocolate until the mixture is silky and fully combined without any lumps.
Add Flavor and Color: Mix in the cotton candy flavoring and gel food coloring, stirring until the color and flavor are uniformly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
Set in Pan: Pour the fudge mixture into the lined 8×8-inch baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the top surface evenly.
Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until it is firm enough to cut.
Serve: Once set, cut the fudge into 16 squares. Optionally, sprinkle with pink sea salt before serving to add a subtle savory contrast to the sweetness.

Notes

Use gel-based food coloring to avoid altering the fudge texture from added moisture.
Microwave melting is quick but ensure to stir frequently to prevent burning the chocolate.
Chilling time can be extended if you want a firmer fudge.
Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Pink sea salt is optional but enhances the flavor by balancing sweetness with a touch of saltiness.