RED VELVET CANDY CANE FUDGE

Red Velvet Candy Cane Fudge image

My favorite kind of cake, red velvet, inspired me to create this fudge. If you'd like, spoon the candy mixture into paper-lined mini-muffin cups instead of spreading it into a pan. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 3-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips, divided
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 teaspoons shortening, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 teaspoons red paste food coloring
4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 tablespoons 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, the 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.