3-Ingredient Christmas Swirl Fudge

Prep 10 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 64

Need a recipe that will get the Christmas party started? This festive fudge will surely do the trick! Fudge-making can be fussy, but it doesn’t have to be—the Betty Crocker Kitchens invented a trick that’ll ensure fuss-free fudge every single time. By using Betty’s rich and creamy vanilla frosting, there’s no need for a candy thermometer or constant stirring over the stove. All it takes to make this eye-catching Christmas swirl fudge is a can of our favorite frosting, a few cups of white chocolate baking chips and bright red and green gel colors. With just 10 minutes of prep, some cool time in your fridge and three ingredients, this sweet-as-can-be recipe yields 64 servings so everyone will get a taste of the holiday fun. Want to really step it up? We’ve made a version of this recipe that uses peppermint extract and some crushed candy canes for maximum festivity. It’s the perfect holiday treat that’ll make your Christmas cookie tray pop with color! And since it’s so easy, you can make a batch to give to friends or to bring to work—it's the easiest (and tastiest!) way to spread joy during the hectic holiday season. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated December 9, 2019

Ingredients

bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups)

container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Betty Crocker™ green and red gel food colors

Steps

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1

Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
2

In large microwavable bowl, microwave white chips uncovered on High 1 minute. Spoon frosting over chips. Microwave on High 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, continue to microwave in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth.
3

Place 3/4 cup fudge mixture into each of 2 small bowls, leaving remaining untinted fudge mixture in bowl. Tint 1 bowl green and 1 bowl red by stirring in each food color to desired color.
4

Drop heaping tablespoons of green, red and white fudge mixture in bottom of pan to create random pattern. Pull table knife through layers for marbled design. Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 1 hour.
5

Remove from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Expert Tips

It’s important to work quickly when assembling this fudge because it sets up quickly. For best results, make sure you’ve got each color tinted to your liking and then go for it! If the fudge starts to harden before you’re done working, pop it back in the microwave for a few seconds.
For perfect marbling, here’s what to do: First, you’ll want to do this when the fudge is still warm and a bit of fluid, see above tip. Second, use a knife or bamboo skewer. Third, get in there! Make looping or curlicue patterns with your tool, until you are satisfied with the effect.
Gel food coloring is a favorite in the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens, because you don’t need to use much to get intense color. But if you have traditional food coloring at home, that’ll work just fine too.
Love the look of this fudge? You can customize the colors to match any season. Pink, purple and white would be a cute variation for Valentine’s Day. Why not go for a pastel trio at Easter? Use your imagination and have fun with this playful fudge recipe. Want to learn how to create different frosting color palettes? Check out this article about tinting frosting.