Black and Red Halloween Candy Melt Fudge Recipe
This Halloween-themed no-bake fudge recipe combines creamy cream cheese frosting with melted black and red candy melts to create striking layered squares. Perfect for festive parties, this easy-to-make dessert requires no baking and sets in the refrigerator, delivering a rich and colorful treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 19 minutes
- Yield: 25 to 36 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese frosting
Candy Melts
- 1 cup black candy melts
- 1 cup red candy melts
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Lightly grease an 8″ x 8″ cake pan and line it with parchment paper in a cross (+) shape to ensure easy removal of the fudge later. Set aside the prepared pan.
- Melt Black Candy: Place the black candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, ready for melting.
- Melt Red Candy: Place the red candy melts in a separate microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave Candy: Microwave each bowl of candy melts individually on high for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to prevent burning and ensure smooth melting.
- Warm Frosting: Microwave the cream cheese frosting for 45 seconds without stopping to gently warm it and make it easier to combine with the melted candy.
- Mix Ingredients: Pour half of the warmed frosting into each bowl of melted candy and stir vigorously until the mixture is fully combined, creating smooth and colorful layers.
- Create Layers: Alternate pouring each colored mixture into the prepared pan, layering the black and red fudge mixtures until all is used, creating a festive marbled effect.
- Set Fudge: Tap the pan gently to even out the fudge surface and refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely set and firm.
- Cut And Serve: Lift the fudge out of the pan by using the ends of the parchment paper, place it on a cutting board, and cut into 25 or 36 squares depending on preferred serving size.
- Store: Serve immediately or store the leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Be sure to stir the candy melts every 30 seconds while microwaving to prevent burning and uneven melting.
- Warming the frosting is essential for smooth blending with the melted candy melts.
- Use the parchment paper overhang to easily lift the fudge out of the pan for cutting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to one week for best taste and texture.
- The recipe yields between 25 and 36 pieces depending on how large you cut the squares.
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