Description
Vampire Fudge is a rich, two-layered treat featuring a dark chocolate base and a vibrant red white chocolate topping, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. The fudge combines creamy white chocolate with cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, accented with red and black food coloring to create striking, marbled layers that are as delicious as they are visually impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon black food coloring (optional)
Red Fudge Layer
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring, to desired shade
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides to easily lift the fudge out later.
- Make the Chocolate Layer: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. If desired, stir in black food coloring for a darker chocolate layer. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set slightly.
- Make the Red Fudge Layer: In another saucepan over low heat, melt the remaining 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips with 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add red food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired vibrant red color.
- Assemble the Fudge: Pour the red fudge mixture over the set chocolate layer in the pan. For a marbled effect, optionally use a toothpick to swirl the two layers together gently.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled fudge for at least 2 hours or until fully set. Once firm, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 16 squares. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure you melt the chocolate gently over low heat to avoid burning or seizing.
- Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal of the fudge from the pan.
- The black food coloring in the chocolate layer is optional but adds a deeper, dramatic color perfect for the theme.
- For a more intense red color, add food coloring a few drops at a time until you reach your desired shade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
