Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (2024)

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Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.

Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Ingredients:

● 12 TBSP Butter, softened
● 5 oz Evaporated Milk
● 3 cups Sugar
● 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
● 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
● 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
● 1 TBSP Orange Extract
● 7 drop Red Food Coloring, Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (3) divided
● 11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (4) divided
● 6 drops Green Food Coloring Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (5)

Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Mise en Place:

Loaf PanRainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (6) (9″ x 5″)
● Aluminum Foil
● Non Stick Cooking Spray
Measuring CupRainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (7)
Measuring SpoonsRainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (8)
● Large Pot
SpatulaRainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (9)
● Small Bowls (for color mixing)
Candy Thermometer Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (10)
● Knife

Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Directions:

● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.

● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (12) reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.

● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.

● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.

● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).

● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.

● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge

Note: You are not bound by these color choices. You can use any bright colors you like: blue, purple, violet are the other rainbow colors. Just look at the back of your food coloring box Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (18) to see what food color combinations will make up the rainbow colors you would like!

Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (19)

Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe
By Ann
Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

12 TBSP Butter, softened
5 oz Evaporated Milk
3 cups Sugar
12 oz White Chocolate Chips
7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
1 TBSP Orange Extract
7 drop Red Food Coloring, divided
11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, divided
6 drops Green Food Coloring

Directions:

● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.
● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.
● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.
● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of yellow food coloring to the second bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.
● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).
● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.

● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge

● To print the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge recipe click here.

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Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

How do you know when fudge is beaten enough? ›

It should form a soft ball that can easily flatten between your fingers. Repeat this test every two minutes, each time using a clean spoon, until the fudge has the desired consistency.

Why do you whip fudge? ›

Like marshmallows, the sugar in fudge is boiled down to remove the water from the heat and whipped as it cools. The whipping motion causes sugar crystals to form (this gives the confection its unique soft texture) while the air causes those crystals to remain relatively small, preventing a chunky fudge.

Why is fudge beaten? ›

Beating the syrup caused the formation of crystallization nuclei, anchor points to which sugar molecules attach to form crystals. Few crystallization nuclei will form in syrup that is still hot, and sugar molecules will readily attach to them. The crystals grow so easily, and the result is really grainy fudge.

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

We'll say it again: resist stirring.

Fudge is a lesson in chemistry—and also a lesson in patience and restraint. After the mixture raches the soft-ball stage, you want to let the fudge cool to about 115° without stirring. Potential grainy moment: If you stir your fudge before it cools to 115 ° F crystals can form.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

What happens if you boil fudge too long? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Should you stir fudge while it's cooking? ›

Don't stir!

Once the fudge reaches soft-ball stage on the candy thermometer, remove from the heat and let the temperature drop to 110°F. Keep that spoon or spatula out of the pot until this happens. If you stir too early in the process, you'll make the sugar crystals too big and end up with grainy fudge.

Can you overmix fudge? ›

Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has come to a boil, do not stir it. If you do, the sugar can crystallize, giving your fudge a gritty texture.

What to do with failed fudge? ›

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge:

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares. Cover each square thickly in melted chocolate, ensuring no part of the fudge is exposed.

How long should I beat fudge for? ›

Allow the fudge mixture to rest until the temperature registers between 150°-160°. Once the desired temperature is reached, beat the ever-loving stuffing out of the fudge. Two to three minutes of hardcore mixing (by hand). This is where you earn the right to eat half of the batch.

Can you reboil fudge that hasn't set? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

What to do if your fudge won't set? ›

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

How to fix runny fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

Why is my fudge falling apart? ›

Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard. High-quality fudge has many small crystals. If the process of crystallization begins too early, fewer crystals form and they become much larger.

Do you put fudge in the fridge to set? ›

Let the fudge rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before placing in the refrigerator, uncovered. Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, about 2-3 hours (or overnight), before slicing and serving.

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