Description
Creamy Orange Dreamsicle Fudge delivers a nostalgic dessert combining tangy citrus and sweet vanilla. Cool summer memories emerge with each silky square, inviting chocolate fans to savor this classic flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 box (3 oz / 85 g) orange-flavored gelatin mix (Jell-O)
- 1 tsp orange extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (optional, for swirled effect)
- White food coloring (optional, for swirled effect)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal and clean cutting of the fudge.
- Melting Process: In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and orange gelatin mix over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated, creating a vibrant orange-hued base.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat and swirl in vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence and create a harmonious flavor profile throughout the fudge.
- Setting and Chilling: Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform surface, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the fudge sets completely and achieves a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Serving Preparation: Once fully chilled, lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper, and slice into neat, bite-sized squares using a sharp knife, revealing the luscious orange-infused interior and presenting a delectable, eye-catching dessert.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Maintain low to medium heat while melting ingredients, stirring constantly to avoid scorching the chocolate and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- Gelatin Intensity: Adjust orange gelatin quantity to control flavor strength; start with less and gradually increase for personalized taste preference.
- Chilling Precision: Refrigerate exactly 2-3 hours for optimal texture; over-chilling can make fudge too hard, while under-chilling leaves it too soft.
- Storage Strategy: Store fudge in an airtight container between parchment layers, keeping it refrigerated to maintain freshness and prevent flavor absorption from other foods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg