Vanilla Fudge Dessert Recipe

When it comes to making fudge, I always recommend using a square baking pan to achieve thick, creamy squares. For this recipe, you can use an 8 x 8-inch square pan for bold orange fudge or a 9 x 9-inch square pan for slightly thinner fudge.

To ensure the best results, I suggest using Orange Americolor Soft Gel Paste for food coloring. This high-quality paste provides vibrant color and easy application. If you're using Ghiradelli chocolate chips, be sure to reduce the amount to 2 ½ cups as they can make the fudge a bit thicker and harder to swirl.

For this recipe, I recommend using Nestle White chocolate chips, which have the perfect consistency for swirling. Make sure to buy the big bag or two small ones, as you'll need 2 ⅔ cups of white chocolate chips (16 ounces) for this recipe.

To make easy creamsicle fudge, follow these steps:

1. Grease a prepared 9 x 9-inch square pan with lightly-greased parchment paper or no-stick foil.

2. Spoon about ⅓ of the mixture into a separate bowl and mix in your flavoring (I used 1 teaspoon orange extract).

3. Use orange food coloring to tint the remaining mixture in the large bowl, adding drops until you achieve the desired shade.

4. Pour the orange mixture into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.

5. Spoon the remaining white mixture over the top of the orange fudge, being careful not to mix the two together too much.

6. Use an off-set spatula or butter knife to swirl the fudge in a decorative pattern.

7. Refrigerate for several hours until well set, then cut into squares and serve.

Tips for making easy creamsicle fudge:

* Make sure to use high-quality white chocolate chips, such as Nestle White Morsels, which are actually confectionery coating.

* If you're using pure white chocolate with cocoa butter listed in the ingredients, use 19 ounces. If you're using white confectionery coating chips (no cocoa butter listed), use 16 ounces.

* To melt the chocolate, stir very well and use residual heat to completely melt it. Alternatively, microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power.

With these simple steps and tips, you can create delicious orange creamsicle fudge in no time!

Vanilla fudge dessert recipe