RED VELVET CANDY CANE FUDGE

Red Velvet Candy Cane Fudge image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Candies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon(s) butter
2 package(s) (12 ounces each) white baking chips, divided
2/3 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
3 teaspoon(s) shortening, divided
1 can(s) (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) red paste food coloring
4 cup(s) powdered sugar, divided
6 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon(s) peppermint extract
3 tablespoon(s) crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with butter. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3-1/4 cups white baking chips, chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons shortening. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk and food coloring; gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Spread into prepared pan.
In another large microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining white baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese and extracts. Gradually beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over red layer; sprinkle with crushed candies. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.