Cotton Candy Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

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Cotton candy fudge is a rich and creamy melt-in-your-mouth treat that tastes just like the classic fairground favorite. It's even blue and pink like cotton candy!

Closeup photo of Cotton Candy Fudge squares served on a white platter. The squares the a mix of pink and blue in color.

This most delicious fudge was inspired by my other fudge, namely, my easy cookie dough fudge because they both take sweet desserts and combine them together to create a culinary masterpiece. It pairs well with my salted caramel milkshake because as you all know, you need one sweet to wash another down!

Why You Will Love this Cotton Candy Fudge Recipe

It's melt-in-your-mouth good
It's quick and easy to make
Your friends and family will be begging you for the recipe

Top Tip:

Chilling the fudge for 2 hours is the minimum. It's better when chilled overnight.

Ingredients

This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients that you can find easily at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the past for exact quantities.

White chocolate bark (or stevia sweetened chocolate chips)
Sweetened condensed milk (or low carb sugar free sweetened condensed milk)
Cotton candy extract
Light blue food coloring gel
Light pink food coloring gel

Instructions

This is a super easy recipe, and you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time. The highlights are below, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Melt the almond bark, then add the sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined.

Overhead shot of almond bark placed inside a glass bowl

Sweetened condensed milk being poured into a glass bowl. Melted almond bark and a black colored spatula are inside the bowl.

2: Add cotton candy extract and divide the fudge into 2 bowls. Color 1 blue and 1 pink.

Closeup shot of hand holding cotton candy extract bottle. Melted chocolate mixture in the background.

Overhead shot of two bowls of cotton candy fudge with a dot of food coloring in the center of each bowl.

3: Add each color randomly to a prepared dish.

Overhead shot of blue and pink cotton candy fudge in glass bowls.

Overhead shot of baking dish lined with foil and full of blue and pink colored cotton candy fudge.

4: Swirl and chill for at least 2 hours until hardened.

Overhead shot of swirled cotton candy fudge inside a foil lined baking sheet. The fudge is ready for the fridge.

Closeup shot of hardened cotton candy fudge on a sheet of foil.

5: Cut into pieces and serve.

Closeup shot of cotton candy fudge squares stacked atop one another. The topmost square has been bitten into. More fudge squares in the background.

Substitutions and Variations

Change Color - Use a different gel color or make your fudge one color if you prefer.
Add Add-Ins - Add sprinkles, sparkles, or treats to fudge right before you pour it into the pan to set and/or sprinkle on top as soon as fudge is poured. Depending on what you're including you may want to gently press into the fudge so treats stick to the fudge.
Don't Use Bark - There are so many options if you don't want to use bark that we wrote a post all about it if you're interested.
SUGAR FREE - use low carb sugar free sweetened condensed milk and stevia sweetened chocolate chips instead.

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Storage

In Fridge: You can store this fudge in the fridge for up to 2 weeks as long as it's in an airtight container.

In Freezer: If stored properly, meaning in an airtight container then it will last between 2-3 months.

Can I make this recipe ahead?: Absolutely, depending on when you want to serve it, you can either refrigerate it or freeze it until you need it!

What to Serve with Cotton Candy Fudge

While fudge is great all by itself, you may want to serve it with something else. For the adults in your home, you may want to choose our Oreo frappuccino, boozy caramel apple milkshake, or one of our coffees, perfect for any time of year. Or, if you're making this fudge around the holidays then you may want to check out our 46 easy Christmas dessert recipes with few ingredients post.

Tips

If you want to add candy to the top, make sure to chop it up first and apply a bit of pressure when placing it into the fudge to ensure that it sticks.
Be careful not to undermix the fudge...when it comes to fudge making there's no such thing as too much mixing.
Allow the fudge to set in the fridge overnight to ensure the best texture and firmness. The 2-hour minimum is for when you're in a hurry and will not always yield the best results.

Closeup shot of hand holding a cotton candy fudge square. More squares in the background.

FAQ

Can I double up on the recipe?

It's better to make the fudge in smaller batches to ensure that it sets properly so I would advise against it...unless you're using 2 pans.

Do I have to use sweetened condensed milk?

You can use evaporated milk but your end result will not be as sweet or 1 cup of heavy cream and ¼ cup of sugar will work instead.

Can I switch up the colors?

Absolutely, pick whichever colors your heart desires, it will still taste just as delicious!

More Fudge Recipes

Are you a fudge lover just like I am? Well, here are a few recipes that you might want to check out!