Easy Lucky Charms Fudge (Printable)
Creamy white chocolate fudge studded with colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows. A fun, festive treat ready in under 15 minutes of active time.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Mix-ins & Topping
04 - 1 ½ cups Lucky Charms marshmallows
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on opposite sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pinch of salt until well incorporated.
04 - Let mixture cool for 2-3 minutes, then gently fold in 1 cup of Lucky Charms marshmallows until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour fudge mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of marshmallows evenly over the surface, gently pressing to adhere.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm.
08 - Lift fudge from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 16 squares.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The process is so forgiving that even my seven year old can manage the stirring without supervision
- Something about childhood cereal meets sophisticated white chocolate that makes adults smile just as big as kids
02 -
- Low and slow is the rule during melting. High heat will seize your white chocolate into a grainy disaster.
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the chocolate from shocking and seizing when everything comes together.
03 -
- Skip the parchment paper prep work. That overhang is your best friend when removing the fudge.
- Reserve the prettiest marshmallows for the top so every piece looks picture perfect.