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Red Velvet Swirl Fudge {4 Ingredients}

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Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it’s incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious!

Red Velvet Swirl Fudge from cravingsofalunatic.com- Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious! (@CravingsLunatic)

Welcome to Day 5 of Christmas Week. This annual event was started was something I started way back in 2012. This year we have over 35 bloggers sharing festive sweet recipes for the event. Plus we all chipped in for a huge Amazon Gift Card Giveaway so be sure to enter at the bottom of the post!

I cannot believe this is the last day of Christmas Week. It’s been so much fun, and a bit fattening too. I’ve had blast hosting the event. And baking for the event. And eating for the event. I mean blogger HAVE to test their recipes. It’s a hard job but someone has to do it.

I’ve made some great recipes this week. Oddly most seemed to have the word “crack” in them. I got a bit carried away with those types of recipes. It’s hard not to because they’re so easy and wicked delicious at the same time. Plus they contain chocolate so that is a surefire hit.

I hope you’ve enjoyed Christmas Week as much as we have. So many amazing recipes to peruse and check out. I cannot get over how many recipes I whipped up this week. Not to mention how many recipes I’ve tasted and perfected this week. I’m honestly surprised I can fit through the door at this point.

No matter how many calories were consumed one thing is certain, I could not ask for better partners in crime for this amazing event. The bloggers involved with Christmas Week stepped up and blew my mind every single day. So THANK YOU to all my lovely friends who joined me this week!

A huge shout out to Aly of Cooking In Stilettos for helping me update recipe links this week. It’s a big job to go through posts every day to ensure all posts went up and had correct information. Aly stepped up when my week spun out of control for personal reasons. Thank you Alycat!

Red Velvet Swirl Fudge from cravingsofalunatic.com- Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious! (@CravingsLunatic)

A bunch of us bloggers got together to chip in on a killer prize for Christmas Week. We’re giving away 1 x $500 Amazon Gift Card, 1 x $250 Amazon Gift Card, and 1 x $50 Amazon Gift Card. You heard that right. $800 in prizes for Christmas Week. We’ll pull 3 winners, one for each prize.

So be sure to scroll to the bottom to enter. Don’t freak out or get overwhelmed by the number of entry options. The only required one is a blog comment. The rest are just extras for people who really dig contesting. If you’re not into following lots of peeps all you have to do is comment on this post.

However, if you do dig following lots of bloggers, and getting extra entries for giveaways then have at it. Enter as many times as you like. Bloggers love to be followed on social media so we gave you lots of options for following all of us. I can promise you these bloggers rock. So following would be cool.

If you’d like to get to know the bloggers involved you can scroll the links below. There’s over 35 of us participating in Christmas Week this year. It’s a great group of bloggers and I’m so happy they all joined me for this adventure.

Red Velvet Swirl Fudge from cravingsofalunatic.com- Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious! (@CravingsLunatic)

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Red Velvet Swirl Fudge from cravingsofalunatic.com- Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious! (@CravingsLunatic)

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Red Velvet Swirl Fudge
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Candy
Servings: 12
Author: Kim Beaulieu
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • Red gel food colouring start with 1 dab then add from there to adjust colour
  • 1 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Line an 8 inch pan with foil or parchment paper, set aside.
  2. Grab two medium size bowls.

  3. Place milk chocolate chips into one bowl. Add red gel food colouring and stir until combined. Start with one little dab to start. You can always adjust the colour later. Always best to start with a bit and add more. Once you add too much you can't go back. Set aside. 

  4. Pour white chocolate chips into the other bowl. Set bowl aside.

  5. In a small saucepan heat the sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat. You want it to bubble gently across the top of the milk, and heat through without browning or sticking. This takes a few minutes. Don't walk away from it, stir it occasionally and keep a close eye on it. It can go from warming gently to burning pretty quickly.
  6. Add the salt and vanilla. Stir. Take off heat. Pour half the milk over the milk chocolate chips, and half over the white chocolate chips.
  7. Use a different spoon to stir each one quickly until the chocolate chips melt and the mixture is smooth and thick.
  8. Drop random spoonfuls here and there in the pan. Just drop them all over so they look like patchwork. Keep adding spoonfuls randomly until all the mixture is in the pan.
  9. Take a knife and gently pull it back and forth slowly to create patterns in the fudge. There's no right or wrong way to do it. I drag mine in lines one way, then turn the pan and run them the other way.
  10. Place the pan in the fridge for about 2 to 3 hours, or overnight. You can score it before it completely hardens if you like.
  11. Once fudge is chilled cut into squares.
  12. Serve with a big old red velvet loving smile!
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted slightly from Eagle Brand Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

Red Velvet Swirl Fudge from cravingsofalunatic.com- Nothing beats an easy to make fudge recipe during the holidays, especially one that looks so impressive. This might look hard but it's incredibly easy, quick and absolutely delicious! (@CravingsLunatic)

 So, all us bloggers participating in Christmas Week chipped in the funds to host an amazing Amazon Gift Card Giveaway. We’re giving away 3 Prizes. 1st Prize is a $500 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. 2nd Prize is a $250 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. And 3rd Prize is a $50 Amazon Gift Card for 1 lucky winner. Giveaway will run from December 7, 2015 to December 26, 2015.

Christmas Week Amazon Gift Card Giveaway on cravingsofalunatic.com- Swing by to enter for your chance to win. (@CravingsLunatic)

Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada. All prizes will be paid via Amazon.com so there are no issues with exchanges rates. Winner must be 18 years of age. Winner will be notified via email. Winner has 72 hours to respond before a new winner is drawn. Winner will be asked a skill testing question.

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Here’s a recap of all my Christmas Week Recipes:

Microwave Pistachio Brittle

Microwave Pistachio Brittle from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is just something about homemade candy that makes me happy. This pistachio brittle recipe is made in the microwave so it's quick and easy. Less than 10 minutes to make perfect Pistachio Brittle! (@CravingsLunatic)

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Crack

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Crack aka Chocolate Saltine Toffee from cravingsofalunatic.com- A holiday tradition known as Chocolate Saltine Toffee to some people, and more recently known as Christmas Crack. I don't care what you call it as long as you share some with me! (@CravingsLunatic)

Nutella Ganache

Nutella Ganache from cravingsofalunatic.com- There is nothing better than Nutella Ganache for topping sweets. I use it on topping cakes, cookie pizzas, ice cream, and even mini muffins. It's easy to make and utterly addictive! (@CravingsLunatic)

Pistachio Roca

Pistachio Roca from cravingsofalunatic.com- For all my fellow Pistachio Lovers out there, this one is for YOU! It's Pistachio Roca, layers of pistachios, caramel, chocolate, and more pistachios. It's little bites of candy heaven! (@CravingsLunatic)

S’mores Christmas Crack Bars

S'mores Christmas Crack Bars from cravingsofalunatic.com- This dessert is super easy to make. Layers of deliciousness make every bite magical. This one has chocolate graham crackers, caramel, marshmallow and chocolate. Every bite is perfection! (@CravingsLunatic)
Craving More Fudge Recipes? Check these out:

Red Velvet Fudge

Red Velvet Fudge. This heart-shaped Red Velvet Fudge is incredibly easy to make! It uses marshmallow fluff so you can have fudge without all the fuss! Get the recipe at cravingsofalunatic.com !

 Peppermint Fudge

Easy Chocolate and Peppermint Fudge | This fudge is so easy to make, just 3 ingredients and you've got a treat that will impress your family and friends.

Gingerbread Fudge

Mini Gingerbread Fudge | Amazing gingerbread fudge shaped like tiny gingerbread men. This fudge recipe has become my favourite of all time. It is bursting with flavour!

Thanks so much for joining us for Christmas Week!

Toodles! xx 

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Comments

  4. Don says

    Stumbled across CopyKat’s site a couple of months ago and now I get to check out a bunch of sites like this one, where people just love trying new dishes. Yay.
    Gonna try the red-velvet fudge this weekend.

    Reply

  7. Mary Anne LaRocque-Ouamar says

    I love making chocolate thumprints with a twist, I sometimes use mini peanut butter cups Or gummy candy! Also am finally following in my Granny’s 👣 and making her Chocolate TV Rolls!

    Reply

    • Kim Beaulieu says

      I love all the stuff you make. Gummy candies in thumbprints would be amazing. Very cool idea. What are Chocolate TV Rolls? I’ve not heard of those.

      Reply

  10. Carissa Gomes says

    Traditions are important in our home. I would love to start new ones to keep families together. I am going to attempt the Red Velvet Swirl recipe as it would look beautiful on table at Christmas.

    Reply

  15. Dawn says

    I love making caramel corn during the holidays and only holidays because it’s so addicting! There are always friends and family over to help me eat it.

    Reply

  20. Kirsten says

    Kim,
    You make both hosting and creating gorgeous treats look effortless, but I know there has to be a ton of behind the scenes work involved–at least in the hosting.
    I’m pretty sure in making those lovely swirls as well. My marbling skills leave a lot to be desired. It’s ok, everyone has to have something that they are good at.
    Thanks for the fudge, thanks for the opportunity, thanks for being you!

    Reply

  23. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    I could sit and stare at the photos of this fudge all day long. And that would be much better for my waistline than getting up, going to the pantry and making myself a batch to eat right now. But it wouldn’t be as much fun and I’ll all about the fun:)

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  25. Becky says


    My daughter just made this fudge following the directions and we realized the way it’s written that you would end up with a milk chocolate and pink swirled fudge. Generally with a red velvet recipe you add the red to the chocolate. I have a feeling the recipe should have stated to add the red to the milk chocolate chips and leave the white chips white. They both taste the same but we were expecting the red and white fudge like the picture.

    Reply

    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Hi Becky. Thanks for reaching out. You are completely correct. There was an error in the recipe. I apologize for any inconvenience. I had someone email about them so I’ve corrected the recipe. I really appreciate when people like you let me know if I have errors. That way I can fix issues right away. The downside to blogging solo is I have no one to proofread for me so occasionally I make mistakes. Thanks for the heads up and for being so nice about it. Not everyone is so kind. It’s much appreciated.

      Reply

  26. Lauren Moore says

    Just made these and our red Fudge seems to have separated, it looks all oily and wouldn’t swirl properly. Any ideas why, I’m wondering whether it was the food colouring but it shouldn’t be?

    Reply

    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Hi Lauren. Sorry, I just saw this. I took a bunch of time off over the holidays because my daughter was home on military leave for a month.

      It could have been the food colouring. I also noticed when I made this is a super hot kitchen once that it would not set up as nicely. I’ll make a fresh batch next week and see if there’s an issue I should be aware of. I know this one is super popular around Valentine’s Day too so I’ll do a test to see if there’s something written up incorrectly. Thanks for letting me know and I’ll definitely share my results. I am so sorry you had trouble with this. I know how frustrating it can be when recipes don’t turn out properly.

      Reply

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