Watermelon Fudge

This Watermelon fudge is perfect for summertime, sweet and fudgy, perfect for a BBQ or picnic. It’s so easy to make, that you can whip up a batch in no time.

RECIPE FEATURES

• Quick and Easy – all you need is a few basic ingredients and a few minutes
• Freezer Friendly –  freeze this fudge for up to 3 months for a sweet treat anytime. 
• Kid Approved – kids love the creamy and sweet taste, plus it looks fun

If you love watermelon you may also enjoy these Watermelon Cupcakes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Butter– salted or unsalted will work fine

Sugar– granulated or pure sugar cane will work best

Flour– all purpose flour only

Mini Chocolate Chips – any kind of chocolate that you prefer.  I used milk chocolate

Sweetened Condensed Milk– any brand is fine

White Chocolate– baking chocolate such as chocolate chips or a large bar to melt

Watermelon Flavoring– any brand of flavoring is fine.  I used Hobbyland,

Food Coloring Gel –  Hot Pink and Green gel colors 

To add the best flavor for this fudge you will also need vanilla extract, salt, 

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Mix the butter, sugar, and watermelon flavoring until smooth using a stand mixer or hand mixer.

Step 2.  Microwave flour in a microwaveable bowl for one minute and thirty seconds. 

Step 3.  Add the flour and salt to the mixing bowl and mix until smooth. 

Step 4. Melt the White Chocolate in the microwave at 10 second intervals, stirring between, until melted. Add the Eagle-brand milk to the melted white chocolate, and stir until smooth.  Step 5, Add the White Chocolate mixture to the mixing bowl, and mix on low until completely blended. 

Step 5. Divide 1/4 of the fudge into one bowl and the remaining fudge into another bowl. Color the small batch green and the larger batch pink.

Step 6. Pour the green fudge into a pan and press evenly into the pan with a spatula, or the back of a large spoon. Let sit in fridge for 15 minutes, 

Step 7. Pour the hot pink fudge on top and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or longer if needed, until the fudge is firm, and set. Cut fudge into 1 to 2 inch squares, and place on a plate or platter to serve.  

TIPS AND FAQS

Softened butter is very important for this recipe.   Make sure your butter has come to room temperature for best results.

Lining your pan with parchment paper will allow you to remove the fudge cleanly and make cutting easier. 

HOW LONG DO THESE KEEP?

This Watermelon fudge is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.   This recipe also freezes nicely in an airtight container for up to 3 months.  

If frozen, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight then serve. 

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