Easy Red Velvet Fudge
This spectacular Red Velvet Fudge was a perfect addition to our Christmas goodies! Making batch after batch of fudge is a holiday tradition!
This Easy Fudge Recipe decked out in red and white is a festive holiday recipe that is super simple to make!
Why You Must Make this Festive Fudge:
- If fudge is always on your holiday cooking list, try this festive red and white fudge! It’s perfect for Christmas!
- Instead of all semisweet chocolate, this is made with white chocolate for the white fudge and a mixture of white and semisweet chocolate for the red fudge!
- It’s super pretty with the red and white swirls. Much more dramatic than ordinary chocolate fudge.
I whipped up my take on this incredible Red and White Swirled Fudge from The Cafe Sucre Farine, for my neighborhood Christmas cookie exchange tomorrow. Not exactly a cookie, but I have a feeling there will be no complaints. It’s also my sweet contribution for kickoff day of Christmas Week!
Reader Endorsement:
From Sacha: This fudge is so amazing and addictive!!! It was even better than the red velvet fudge we had at the Grand Canyon chocolate factory. We were trying to re-create what we had there and got something even better from this recipe. It’s so so good. Thank you for the recipe!
How to Make this Easy Fudge Recipe
I whip up batches and batches of Fantasy Fudge each Christmas. Made with a jar of marshmallow creme and chocolate chips, it’s basically foolproof. The holidays are such a busy time, that an easy fudge recipe makes a lot of sense. Especially when it’s creamy and delicious!
A Double Decker Oreo Fudge also was a huge hit with my family. To create this red velvet fudge recipe, I added red food coloring, semi-sweet, and white chocolate for the red fudge and just white chocolate chips for the white fudge. A little swirling action made it ever so festive!
I broke out my candy thermometer and started the process I could do in my sleep. I do recommend boiling the sugar syrup mixture till it reaches 234º even though the recipe on the back of the marshmallow creme jar gives the option to boil for 5 minutes. Using a thermometer guarantees you’ve cooked it to the proper soft-ball stage. The timing method may not.
I was delighted with the results. Bill is not a fan of red velvet anything, but I offered him a sliver as I was cutting the squares. He practically groaned with approval. I have a feeling my sweet neighbors will agree. Add this red velvet fudge recipe to your holiday “baking” list.
More Holiday Treats:
- Monster Cookie Cake by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen (It’s Susan’s birthday today as well! Happy Birthday, Susan!)
- Chewy Molasses Cookies by Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Eggnog Made Easier by Cookistry
- Eggnog Muffins with Eggnog Glaze by Food Lust People Love
- Finnish Pulla (Cardamom Coffee Braid) by Farm Fresh Feasts
- Easy Red Velvet Fudge by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Plus, More Fudge Recipes:
- Cookies and Cream Oreo Fudge from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
- Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- White Chocolate Caramel Fudge from Shugary Sweets
- Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Practically Perfect Peppermint Fudge from Mom on Timeout
- White Chocolate Christmas Fudge from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
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Red Velvet Fudge Recipe
Scrumptious red velvet fudge made with white chocolate and semisweet chocolate.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- ⅔ cup half & half or evaporated milk
- 1 12-ounce bag white chocolate chips
- 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme, Kraft recommended
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons red food coloring
Instructions
- Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with non-stick foil. Set aside.
- Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and food coloring in a heat-safe bowl and set aside.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, combine, sugar, butter, and half and half.
- Cook to 234º, stirring occasionally.
- Immediately add white chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and vanilla. Mix to combine.
- When well mixed, scrape half of the white chocolate fudge into the bowl with the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix till melted and smooth.
- Using two medium cookie scoops or tablespoons, place scoops of red and white fudge in the prepared pan, alternating flavors.
- Drop the pan from a few inches above the counter a couple of times to remove any air pockets. With a knife, swirl through the fudge to give a marbelize appearance.
- Allow to cool at room temperature. When cool, remove from pan using foil and cut into squares.
Notes
Recipe adapted from my friend, Chris, of The Cafe Sucre Farine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
40Serving Size:
2 squaresAmount Per Serving: Calories: 177Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 43mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g
61 Comments on “Easy Red Velvet Fudge”
Love this recipe so much! It’s absolutely perfect and I’m not even a huge fan of fudge. I made it for Christmas for neighbor gifts a few years ago and am making it for Valentine’s Day gifts right now. Thanks for a great recipe. I’ll try the Oreo one next. 🙂
Hi, Sierra, I’m so glad you love this fudge, too! It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day—I may have to make a batch myself!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
So I am not a huge fan of red velvet cake per se, but this fudge is so yummy. I have never made fudge before and this was a gift for our niece. This recipe is so smooth and scrumptious. I am now making some for our son as part of a Christmas gift.
This fudge is so amazing and addictive!!! It was even better than the red velvet fudge we had at the Grand Canyon chocolate factory. We were trying to re-create what we had there, and got something even better from this recipe. It’s so so good. Thank you for the recipe!
Oh, thanks so much for your review! I’m glad you enjoyed!
I love everything red velvet. This fudge looks so gorgeous!
I can understand why you would make batch after batch of this red velvet fudge! I bet it disappears as fast as it’s ready! So festive too for Christmas!
Oh so much sweetness- this is one of those delicious recipes that I would have to eat in small (although thoroughly enjoyed) bites. Yum!
Great pick, Liz! Bet they’re gone in no time! xoxo
If you don’t have access to a candy thermometer, how long would you boil the mixture to get to a soft-ball stage?
You can try to bring it to a full rolling boil for 4 minutes (that’s what the original “no fail” fudge states). I started using a candy thermometer to ensure a consistent result—it’s hard to tell exactly when you reach a “full” boil, but it should work pretty well. Good luck!!!
This is such festive looking fudge – perfect for Christmas.
Do you have any suggestion for what can I replace the marshmallow creme with?
Hi, Vivian,
If you have access to marshmallows, use approximately 7 ounces of marshmallows in place of the marshmallow creme. I’d cut them up a bit so they melt more easily. Great question!
I like to bake chocolate chips cookies.
Lizzy,
I bake dozens and dozens of cookies. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Annamaria
I love to make gingerbread cake with applesauce and also kolaches
CANDIED NUTS!
That’s really hard to answer, I bake/cook about 20 different confections for my holiday trays and I love them all. But, I do about a half dozen varieties of fudge, so I guess that might answer that question:)
Cookie baking is my favorite thing during the holiday season…But your red velvet fudge looks fantastic, Liz!
Liz you are amazing! You are always the recipes stunning! Love this one, he has the colour of Christmas time! I would like win the vintage jars from Ball! Love it !
My favorite thing to bake has to be cookies. That is the most beautiful fudge I’ve ever seen! 🙂
Beautiful job. This fudge looks delicious. I need to try my hand at making it:). Thanks for sharing.
Lots and lots of cookies and yeast breads.
So pretty….I love the name! 🙂
What a beautiful and festive fudge!
I love making old fashioned hard candy!
That is such a pretty fudge and I love how festive it is. You’ve photographed it beautifully. I do love how true the colours are and how they haven’t run xx
Liz, I’ve never seen fudge so delicious like these. Super festive and totally scream partyyyyy. I bet they taste amazing, too!
John & I make Rugulach for our family every year!
My favorite thing to bake at the holidays (or any time really) are these soft sugar cookies from my grandpa’s sister-in-law’s recipe. They are so soft and yummy.
Lots of yeast breads and rolls.
I like to make apple pies for my family and friends.
My favorite holiday treat to make is baklava 🙂
Cranberry Quick bread…
I make many batches of my Mom’s recipe for pecan tartlets. They are my husbands favorite and I give them out as gifts. They are tradition. I look forward every year to making and eating these delicious cookies.
That’s such a beautiful fudge and perfect for Christmas giving. I use Ball jars for vacuum sealing dry ingredients in the pantry. You should see what they cost in Australia. My last order was for $150 and I got a box of quart size, a box of pint size, a box of jam size and a few lids.
Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
I am sure you will have many more yummy treats for us this week. I cannot wait.
My favorite thing to bake during the holidays is gingerbread.
My favorite thing to bake during the holidays is Red Velvet Cheesecake.
Oh my gosh, this red velvet fudge would perfect on the Christmas table
I love making gingerbread cookies.
I’ve had my eye on this fudge for a while and I know sooner or later I’m going to give in!
OMG this looks to die for! Soooo damn pretty too! You are so so good!
Gingerbread Men
Liz,
I’ve never seen fudge like this.
I’ll order 3 dozen squares, please! xxx
Very festive! I think everyone at the exchange will be happy:@)
What gorgeous fudge. Poor Bill is missing out! Have a great holiday, Liz!
This fudge is so festive, I bet it is delicious especially is Bill approves. I love baking anything this time of year.
It’s hard to pick just one ! But one of my favorite recipes are “Cream Wafers”. I delicate little wafer cookie with a buttercream filling 🙂 Yum!
I love to bake pecan snowballs during the holidays! And lots of fudge too! Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you to all and Happy Holidays!
What gorgeous fudge, the swirls are so pretty!
I bake loads of rugelach
The fudge looks so pretty. I think they would make any table look festive. My fav. thing to make any time is bread, rolls, etc. During Christmas season I make Panettone.
Pumpkin chocolate chip quick bread.
I like baking cookies for the holidays
One grandmother always made her famous fruitcake (the only one I’ll eat with relish) and the other always made a variety of fudges to give away. She would have loved this one, Liz. I love the striking look of the red on white! So pretty!
I lovr these red velvet squares Lizzy!
Beautiful!
I love anything gingerbread but probably my favorite is my grandmother’s recipe for Two Flavored Fudge.
Liz,
This fudge looks so festive! I think while I’m asking Santa for a new kitchen thermometer (my old glass one broke in the drumstick at Thanksgiving, and the batteries leaked inside my newer one) I’ll ask for a candy thermometer.
Thanks!