Description
This delicious Pumpkin Fudge is a creamy, sweet treat perfect for the fall season. Made with premium white chocolate, pumpkin puree, and warm pumpkin pie spices, it offers a rich and festive flavor. Easy to prepare and chilled to set, this fudge is perfect for sharing during holidays or cozy gatherings.
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 Tablespoon cornstarch (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 drop orange gel food coloring (optional)
Topping
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate melting wafers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to make fudge removal easier.
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir frequently until the chocolate chips and butter are mostly melted.
- Add Pumpkin and Spice: Stir in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined and the chocolate mixture is completely melted. Reduce the heat to low.
- Enhance Flavor and Color: Mix in orange gel food coloring if using, then add vanilla extract and stir well to blend all flavors.
- Incorporate Thickener: Stir in sifted cornstarch thoroughly to help set the fudge’s texture.
- Chill the Fudge: Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Refrigerate until firm, preferably overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Add Drizzle (Optional): Once set, gently melt the white chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions and drizzle over the top of the fudge for an elegant finish.
- Serve: Slice the fudge into 20 pieces and enjoy your creamy, seasonal pumpkin fudge treat.
Notes
- Use premium white chocolate chips for the best consistency and flavor; Ghirardelli is recommended.
- Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, to achieve the correct sweetness and texture.
- If orange gel food coloring is not available, the fudge will still taste great but will have a paler color.
- The cornstarch helps in setting the fudge, so don’t skip sifting it before adding to prevent lumps.
- For quicker setting, refrigerate the fudge uncovered; to avoid drying, cover the fudge once set.
- The white chocolate melting wafers set faster for drizzling, but additional white chocolate chips may be used instead.
- The fudge can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
