I suddenly got this brilliant idea that I wanted to make Red Velvet fudge. So I sat down and googled it, hoping for a great, no fail recipe.
Those words are very important to a bad recipe follower like myself.
No such luck.
I couldnt even find a match for ‘red velvet fudge’.
I was totally dejected.
Then it hit me… I could create a recipe!
At the very least, significantly modify an existing one.
I started here, with Martha’s Foolproof Holiday Fudge.
I added food coloring and used white chocolate chips and red cherry flavored chips.
Talk about significant modifications. *snort*
Thing is, this recipe is just not my favorite. It was good, but not mind blowing.
(side by side comparison of the two recipes I made… I love the texture on the second)
So then I found a recipe on allrecipes.com. I read it twenty seven times. I read every comment.
I figured, if I could make a recipe for red velvet fudge, like real red velvet fudge, it would be from this one.
If you ever try this, please let me know what you think!
Happy Holidays!
Red Velvet Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 c white sugar
- 1/4 c cocoa
- 1 c buttermilk
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Using a 5×9 pan (typically same size as banana bread pan, if you want thinner pieces, use 8×8) line pan with wax parchment paper or wax paper.
- Make sure you have some extra on all four sides.
- Combine sugar, cocoa, buttermilk, sweet condensed milk (if you choose to add it), and food coloring in a non stick pan. (I used a big pot) Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, but do not scrape down the sides. (to avoid getting crystallized sugar in fudge)
- Using a well calibrated thermometer, make sure the fudge gets up to 238 degrees.
- Reduce heat and allow fudge to simmer. DO NOT STIR. At all. Like seriously dont even touch the pan.
- Allow fudge to cool to 110 degrees and add butter and vanilla.
- Beat by hand or use electric mixer until fudge loses its sheen. (I used an electric mixer for 20 minutes. Not kidding. Some folks say this stage takes 3-5 minutes.)
- Place in prepared pan and allow to cool, usually 1-2 hours.
- This recipe yielded 25 small squares.
Did you make this recipe?
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*Next time I make this I am going to try 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1/2 cup sweet condensed milk… I think it could handle a little more sweetness!
Happy Note to Share:
I had read that a great way to clean your pot after baking fudge is to add some milk, reheat the pot, then enjoy a wonderfully delicious cup cocoa… or in our case, Red Velvet Hot Cocoa!!
Yes, I really did just say Red Velvet Hot Cocoa. I actually did that and can attest to its wonderfulness!!
I just love your posts. This looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing your ideas and recipes. Have a great weekend!
Some great information in this post! I love seeing people experiment and post their results – way to go!
Look at you following recipes & showing us both versions – love that. I would opt for the second batch too. The color is more true to red velvet & the texture does look dreamy. I bet the other is great but looks more like a giant Starburst! You rock girl 🙂 xo
Looks delicious!
I’m not a fan of red velvet cake but this looks yummy.
Girl…I am in love with the fudge. GORGEOUS!!
I agree, the texture on the second one is much more red velvet-ey…the color, too.
You are too cool for school.
Wooooooow! I’m just embarking on the adventure of Fudge (got a candy that falls inbetween taffy and very firm caramel!!).
These bites look fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea!!! Love it!
Ai, you can substitute buttermilk by placing 1 tablespoon of vinegar in a cup and adding enough milk to be 1 cup. Then let it stand for 10 minutes until the milk starts to curdle. Stir and use as buttermilk.
Amanda, the second fudge looks perfect. Rich and delicious and still tasting of cocoa. Love.
Wow – I love it! I will bookmark this recipe; they are beautiful! Can’t wait to try this!