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4th Of July Fudge: Best Patriotic No-Bake Dessert Recipe

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4th Of July Fudge is a rich and creamy patriotic dessert featuring beautiful red, white, and blue layers of white chocolate fudge. This festive no-bake treat is perfect for Independence Day celebrations, summer cookouts, family gatherings, and holiday dessert tables.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 25 pieces 1x
  • Method: Blended / No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons patriotic sprinkles (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon star-shaped sprinkles (optional)
  • White chocolate drizzle for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan.
  3. Heat over low heat while stirring constantly.
  4. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly into three separate bowls.
  6. Add red gel food coloring to the first bowl and stir until evenly colored.
  7. Spread the red mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  9. Leave the second bowl plain white.
  10. Spread the white layer evenly over the red layer.
  11. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes.
  12. Add blue gel food coloring to the final bowl.
  13. Mix until the color is uniform.
  14. Spread the blue layer evenly over the white layer.
  15. Decorate with patriotic sprinkles if desired.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
  17. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper.
  18. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant patriotic colors.
  • Allow each layer to chill before adding the next.
  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest texture.
  • Line the pan completely for easy removal.
  • Wipe the knife clean between cuts for neat squares.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Fudge keeps fresh for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day celebrations.
  • Great make-ahead dessert for parties and potlucks.

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