One bite of this easy homemade creamsicle fudge and you’ll be transported back in time with that nostalgic orange flavor. It’s bright, creamy, and just the right mix of citrus and vanilla sweetness. Best of all, it’s only five ingredients.
Creamsicle Fudge Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 3 cups of white chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of orange extract
- Orange gel food coloring
A Few Things You’ll Want to Know Before You Start
Melt Low and Slow
When you’re melting the white chocolate with butter and sweetened condensed milk, take it slow. White chocolate is finicky — it’s mostly cocoa butter and milk solids, and it scorches fast. Keeping the heat low and stirring gently helps the fats emulsify instead of separating. If you rush it, the mixture can turn grainy.
Separate and Swirl for Best Results
When you set aside one cup of the mixture before adding color, you’re doing more than creating contrast — you’re layering flavor. The white portion has a smoother, creamier taste that balances the tangy orange fudge.
When you swirl the two together, move the knife slowly and don’t overdo it. A few gentle figure-eight motions keep the colors distinct and create that pretty marbled look that reminds you of an orange Creamsicle.
Chill Uncovered for a Smooth Finish
It might feel natural to cover the pan before refrigerating, but leaving it uncovered for those few hours actually helps the texture. Covering too soon traps condensation, which can make the surface sticky or streaky.
Creamsicle Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- orange gel food coloring (or yellow and red food coloring)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 pan with foil. Spray with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, melt the white chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk and the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon of orange extract and taste. Adjust if you want more orange flavor.
- Remove 1 cup of the mixture to a medium bowl. This will remain white.
- To the fudge remaining in the pan, add the food coloring to the desired orange color. I used Wilton gel yellow and red.
- Pour the orange fudge into the prepared pan and level it out.
- Drop the white fudge by spoonfuls in a random pattern onto the orange fudge.
- Using a knife or wooden skewer make swirl patterns.
- Refrigerate uncovered for 3 to 4 hours until set.
- Remove the fudge from the pan and peel the foil back. Cut into squares to serve!
Notes
- If you are feeding a crowd or giving as a gift, this would be an easy recipe to double.
- If using red and yellow food coloring, start with adding the yellow food coloring and then add a little bit of red at a time and adjust until desired orange color. Red can overtake easily if you start with it!
- To make cutting easier, score the top of the fudge with a butter knife before refrigerating.
Nutrition
Storage Instructions
Store fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also freeze this orange cream fudge in an airtight container, either whole in the pan or cut into individual pieces. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Making Seasonal Fudge With This Recipe
One of the best parts about this fudge is how easy it is to make it fit any season. The best part? You don’t have to adjust the recipe — just play with the accent color for a fresh look year-round.
- For Christmas colors, you’ll want to check out our Christmas fudge recipe.
- For summer, a touch of bright pink makes the fudge pop.
- For fall and winter , keep the signature orange base and pair it with a deep chocolate.
- For Halloween, swirl in black gel food coloring with the orange for a bold, spooky look.
It’s the same smooth, citrusy fudge you love, just dressed up for the season.
More Fudge Recipes
Enjoy this treat when the weather is warm, or add it to a gift box along with our and Rolo fudge and Gingerbread Fudge during the holidays.
Try more of our fudge recipes, too:
