Description
Creamy orange dreamsicle fudge melts memories of summer afternoons into a sweet, nostalgic treat. Silky white chocolate and tangy orange zest combine effortlessly, inviting you to savor each blissful bite of childhood joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Sweeteners and Base):
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 7 ounces (198 grams) marshmallow cream
Dairy Components:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor and Coloring:
- 3 teaspoons orange extract
- 10 drops orange food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking pan by lining with parchment paper, ensuring edges are covered for easy removal later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring continuously until ingredients fully integrate and mixture begins bubbling.
- Maintain a steady boil for precisely 5 minutes, monitoring temperature and stirring periodically to prevent scorching or sticking.
- Remove pan from heat source and immediately incorporate marshmallow cream, vibrant orange extract, and food coloring, whisking until achieving a uniform tangerine-hued consistency.
- Gradually fold white chocolate chips into the warm mixture, stirring until chips melt completely and create a silky, glossy texture.
- Transfer fudge mixture into prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate potential air pockets by gently tapping pan against countertop.
- Allow fudge to stabilize at room temperature for approximately 60 minutes, creating an initial settling period.
- Transition pan to refrigerator, chilling for 2-3 hours until fudge reaches a solid, compact state with a firm structural integrity.
- Once fully set, extract fudge from refrigerator and slice into precise, bite-sized geometric portions using a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled, presenting a creamy, vibrant orange-infused confection that captures the essence of a classic dreamsicle.
Notes
- Select high-quality white chocolate chips for the smoothest, most luxurious texture in your fudge.
- Use pure orange extract for a more intense and authentic citrus flavor that enhances the dreamsicle experience.
- Experiment with different food coloring intensities to achieve your desired vibrant orange shade, from soft pastel to bright tangerine.
- For a dietary variation, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free white chocolate chips to create a vegan-friendly version of this sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg