Fans of red velvet cake are going to absolutely love this easy Red Velvet Fudge recipe. It has a rich and creamy fudge layer, then it’s topped with a sweet and decadent white chocolate and cream cheese layer.
This recipe is truly a fudge lover’s dream!
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Homemade Red Velvet Fudge
Trust me when I tell you that your search for the very best fudge recipe is over! There is nothing that says Happy Valentine’s Day better than giving someone a gift of this homemade fudge!
The red velvet layer has that signature hint of cocoa that gives it the classic red velvet flavor while the white chocolate, cream cheese topping adds an extra special touch you just won’t find with any ole fudge recipe!
For some other great recipes for Valentine’s Day, be sure and check out these Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls, Valentine’s Crinkle Cookies and the Chocolate Covered Strawberries!
Why We Love this Easy Fudge Recipe
- Rich red color: The gorgeous red color of the fudge contrasting with the off-white cream cheese layer make these a beautiful and delicious treat for Valentine’s Day. If Christmas is your favorite time of year, the red and white colors make it the perfect treat for adding a little holiday cheer to your sweet trays. In fact, this fudge is the perfect addition to any holiday where you want a pop of red color. You could add blue sprinkles for the 4th of July, and you’ll have a great red, white and blue dessert.
- Cream cheese layer: It is ALL about that cream cheese and white chocolate layer. My favorite thing about this fudge is just when you think fudge can’t get any better, along comes this amazing smooth and creamy cream cheese topping that sends the flavor of this fudge right over the top. It really makes one impressive dessert.
- The kids love to help: This is a super easy homemade fudge recipe that doesn’t require using a double boiler, candy thermometer or any other special equipment. You basically just measure, heat and pour. It’s the perfect recipe for when the kids want to help you out in the kitchen.
Ingredients in Red Velvet Fudge
For the Fudge Layer-
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- 3 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ Cups White Chocolate Chips
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½- 1 tsp Tasteless Red Food Coloring
- Optional- Sprinkles
For the Cream Cheese Frosting Layer
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- ¼ tsp Vanilla
- 1/3 Cup White Chocolate Chips
- Pinch of Salt
How to Make this Easy Recipe for Red Velvet Fudge
To Make the Fudge Layer:
- Line an 8×8 in square pan with parchment paper and spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan heat 4 tbsp butter, marshmallows, sugar, cocoa powder and heavy cream over medium/low heat stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
- With the heat on low add in vanilla and the cups of white chocolate chips, mix until chips are smooth and melted.
- Remove from the heat and add in food coloring, stir until well incorporated and add more to achieve desired color.
- Pour the mixture into your lined pan and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
To Make the Cream Cheese Topping:
- In a medium bowl cream together butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla mixing until well incorporated.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl heat 1/3 cup of white chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring between each one, until completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the butter and cream cheese mixture and mix on low to blend well.
- Pour the white mixture over the refrigerated red fudge layer and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate until cream cheese layer is chilled.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 16 even squares.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container or covered tightly with plastic wrap.
Tips for Making the Best Fudge:
- Be sure and always check for any moisture that could be lingering in the mixing bowl before adding the white chocolate. Water will cause chocolate to seize up and you’ll end up with a mess.
- If you want nice and clean squares of fudge, you really need to let it set up in the fridge until it’s firm. That really helps to keep the layers clean while slicing it.
- Because the white chocolate chips are one of the key ingredients in this recipe, be sure and use really good quality brand. It truly makes all the difference in the end result of the fudge. You can use candy melts if you have a brand that you really prefer using instead of chips.
More Fudge Recipes
- 3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge
- Andes Mint Fudge
- White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
- 15 Fudge Recipes
- Fireball Fudge (chocolate + cinnamon)
- Red Velvet Fudge
- Colorful Halloween Fudge
- Candy Corn Fudge
- Layered Candy Corn Fudge
You sure can. Just make sure to wrap the fudge properly with plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature.
While the recipe will work well and will taste good with milk chocolate, white chocolate chips really allow the red food colouring to show up well and is what helps to give it the pretty red velvet appearance.
Want More Red Velvet Recipes?
- Red Velvet Fudge
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Balls
- Red Velvet Poke Cake
- Red Velvet Candy Cane Cheesecake
- Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Fudge
Ingredients
For the fudge layer
- 4 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp salt
- ½- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- sprinkles optional
For the cream cheese frosting layer
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 in square pan with parchment paper and spray the parchment with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan heat 4 tablespoons butter, marshmallows, sugar, cocoa powder and heavy cream over medium to low heat stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
- With the heat on low add in vanilla and white chocolate chips, mix until chips are smooth and melted.
- Remove from the heat and add in food coloring, stir until well incorporated and add more to achieve desired color.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- To make the topping-
- In a medium bowl cream together butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla mixing until well incorporated.
- In a microwave safe bowl heat 1/3 cup white chocolate chips in 30 second increments, stirring between each one, until completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the butter and cream cheese mixture and mix on low to blend well.
- Pour the mixture over the refrigerated red fudge layer and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
- Refrigerate until cream cheese layer is chilled.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 16 even squares.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
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Comments & Reviews
val says
hello, what can i use instead of mushmellons? thanxs