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Stack of creamy Red White and Blue Fudge squares with red sprinkles on top, showing sharp clean layers.

Red White and Blue Fudge

Rebecca Blumer
This Red White and Blue Fudge is a quick, microwave-friendly dessert featuring smooth, creamy white chocolate layers with vibrant patriotic stripes and an optional walnut crunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 523 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
 

  • 4 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 21 ounces condensed milk
  • food coloring: red and blue
  • mix ins: walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Divide the white chocolate chips evenly among 3 microwave-safe bowls, using 1 1/2 cups in each, then add one-third of the condensed milk to every bowl. The portions should look evenly split so the colored layers stack at the same height.
  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and leave some overhang on the sides. The paper should sit flat in the pan with enough extra at the edges to lift the chilled fudge out cleanly later.
  • Heat the first bowl for 30 seconds, stir well, then microwave it for another 30 seconds and mix until smooth before stirring in eight drops or more of blue gel food color. When it is ready, the mixture will look glossy and spreadable with an even blue color and no dry streaks.
  • Spread the blue mixture into the lined dish and smooth the top with a spatula, then refrigerate it for 10 minutes. The layer should look level and lightly firmed so the next layer sits on top instead of sinking in.
  • Microwave the second bowl for 30 seconds, stir, then heat it for another 30 seconds and stir until smooth before spreading it over the chilled blue layer. The white layer should glide across the surface without dragging too much blue into it, then chill it for 10 minutes.
  • Warm the third bowl for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave it for another 30 seconds and mix until smooth before adding eight drops or more of red gel food color. The finished mixture should be creamy, evenly tinted, and easy to spread without looking oily or curdled.
  • Spread the red layer over the white layer, level the top, add red sprinkles, and refrigerate for 10 minutes. The top should set just enough to hold the sprinkles and keep the red layer distinct.
  • Take the pan from the refrigerator, let the fudge stand briefly at room temperature, then cut it into squares with a very sharp knife. The slab should feel firm but not rock hard, which helps the knife pass through the layers without cracking them.

Notes

Ingredient tip: Use gel food coloring instead of liquid drops. Liquid coloring contains water, which can cause the melted white chocolate to seize and turn grainy.
Slicing tip: Chill the fudge until firm, then lift it out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped completely dry.
Milk selection: Do not swap sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk. Evaporated milk is too thin and will prevent the fudge from setting properly.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Keyword easy microwave fudge, patriotic fudge, Red White and Blue Fudge