Wednesday 20 January 2016

Red Velvet Fudge

Im starting to think ahead to Valentines Day which is in a couple of weeks.This two bite mouthwatering M&M's® Red Velvet Fudge is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family. Thank you Self Proclaimed Foodie


Fudge:
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips (11 ounce bag)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon liquid red food gel
  • 9.9 ounce package M&M's® Red Velvet
Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • Line 8x8 pan parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • In a bowl over a saucepan with boiling water melt the white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring occasionally. 
  • This may take 5-10 minutes. 
  • Add the red food gel and stir until fully combined.
  • Pour half of the fudge into prepared pan
  • Top with a third to a half of the M&M's® Red Velvet candies
  • Pour remaining fudge on top. 
  • Store in refrigerator while you make the cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter a mixer. 
  • Add confectioners sugar and vanilla bean and beat on high speed until light and fluffy
  • Scrape sides and bottom to ensure thorough mixing.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting on top of your red velvet fudge. 
  • Top with remaining M&M's® Red Velvet candies. 
  • Refrigerate at least one hour until fudge is firm and frosting has firmed up 
  • Remove fudge from pan and set on cutting board. 
  • The best method to cut the fudge is to use a large, sharp, hot knife. 
  • Boil some water and put it in a tall glass that fits your knife. 
  • Submerge the knife to get it hot, wipe off with a paper towel and cut
  • Repeat.

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