Description
This Pumpkin Fudge is a rich and creamy treat combining premium white chocolate with pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice, perfect for fall celebrations. Smooth, buttery, and infused with seasonal flavors, this fudge sets overnight for a perfectly firm texture, enhanced with a white chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 3 cups (510 g) premium white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (55 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 drop orange gel food coloring (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Drizzle (optional)
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal of the fudge after it sets.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir frequently until the chocolate and butter are mostly melted and mixture is smooth.
- Add Pumpkin and Spice: Stir in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined and the mixture is smooth. Reduce heat to low to prevent burning.
- Add Flavor and Thickener: Incorporate the orange gel food coloring (if using) and vanilla extract, mixing well. Then stir in the sifted cornstarch to help thicken the fudge consistency.
- Set the Fudge: Remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately pour and spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Chill: Transfer the fudge to the refrigerator and chill until firm, preferably overnight to allow full setting and flavors to meld.
- Drizzle Chocolate (Optional): Once the fudge has set, melt the white chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions and drizzle over the chilled fudge for decoration and added sweetness.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 20 pieces, and enjoy your pumpkin-flavored treat.
Notes
- Use premium white chocolate chips like Ghirardelli for best results and consistent melting.
- Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, for the correct texture and sweetness.
- Optional orange gel food coloring gives the fudge a festive pumpkin color but does not affect flavor.
- The cornstarch helps the fudge set properly; do not skip this ingredient.
- White chocolate melting wafers melt and set faster for drizzle; however, extra white chocolate chips can be substituted if wafers are unavailable.
- Chilling overnight is recommended for the best texture and ease of slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
