This Easy Candy Corn Fudge recipe is going to become an annual tradition! Layers of creamy fudge flavored with real honey that look just like candy corn – so fun! No sweetened condensed milk needed!
Candy Corn Fudge
When October rolls around I immediately start thinking: candy corn! We always have a bowl of candy corn sitting out during the fall months because it’s one of our favorite treats. When I’m thinking, I try to stockpile a few bags to pull out during the year when the candy corn cravings hit…and they will.
I love this fudge recipe because not only is it super easy, it’s just so darn fun and perfect for Halloween!
I used my Small Batch 3 Minute Cranberry Pistachio Fudge recipe as a base and it worked beautifully for this recipe. That particular fudge recipe is made in a loaf pan and makes just a small amount of fudge which is great when it’s for a smaller group.
I flavored the orange and yellow layers with honey – just like actual candy corn – and for the white layer, I used clear vanilla extract to keep the white, well, white.
For coloring the fudge, I used this Wilton Gel Food Color Set for the orange and this Wilton Gel Food Color Set for the yellow (although this set would also work).
The fudge is made in layers, starting with yellow. Each layer needs to chill for a good 30 minutes before starting on the next one. After the white layer is added, the fudge needs to chill for at least another two hours to ensure the layers are perfectly set up.
Then it’s just a matter of slicing and cutting into wedges, or triangles so that the fudge actually resembles candy corn. Watch and see how easy it is!
So easy right? My boys were super excited and really loved the flavor of this easy fudge!
More Halloween Desserts
- Spiral Slice and Bake Halloween Cookies
- Candy Corn Popcorn Munch
- Easy Pumpkin Patties
- Black Widow Brownie Bites
- Pumpkin Brownies
- Pumpkin Popcorn Balls
- Candy Corn Poppers
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
How To Make Candy Corn Fudge
Easy Candy Corn Fudge
Ingredients
Yellow Layer
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp honey - OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice lemon, orange, etc.
- yellow food color
Orange Layer
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp honey OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice lemon, orange, etc.
- orange food color
White Layer
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract clear is best! OR 1 tsp of extract of your choice (lemon, orange, etc.)
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan (I used 9x5) with foil. Make sure to leave foil hanging over two sides of the pan for easy removal. If you are using non-stick foil - you're done. If not, lightly spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Combine white chips, heavy whipping cream, and honey in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
- Add the food color and stir until color is uniform. You may need to add more food color to achieve your desired shade.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Orange Layer
- Combine white chips, heavy whipping cream, and honey in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
- Add the food color and stir until color is uniform. You may need to add more food color to achieve your desired shade.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the chilled yellow layer and chill for at least 30 minutes.
White Layer
- Combine white chips and heavy whipping cream in a medium-size microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds on high heat. Stir. Repeat and stir until chips are melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto the chilled orange layer and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Remove the fudge from the pan using the foil as handles. Cut fudge into slices and then into wedges or triangles so that they resemble candy corn.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nehal Preet says
Omg!! it looks so amazing… I will try these Candy corn fudge and Candy corn shooters for my House party. I was searching for something different recipe for the same and I finally found it. Thanks a lot, dear for sharing this colorful recipe with all of us.. Thanks and Regards!
Robbie says
I love this! I’ve made it a few times and once the layers wouldn’t stick together well, but other than that, it’s great. I really love it with at least one layer made with orange extract. I also have used the same base recipe for ‘regular’ fudge and substituted peppermint extract with peppermint powder on top (used food coloring to make the fudge pink) and it is DELICIOUS. The biggest problem I have with this is that it’s so yummy I eat too much of it. 😉
As we speak I’ve got three small batches in the fridge: peppermint, lemon/peppermint, and I’ve tried one with maple extract since it’s Thanksgiving. Fingers crossed, but I think it’s going to be just as good as the others I’ve made with the same base. I keep coming back to this recipe over and over.
Supriya Kuttty says
You write very well each and everything, I am totally amazed and impressed with your blogging skills dear. You will definitely achieve bug success. Btw this recipe is really so amazing. Pictures are really very amazing. I will try this asap. Best wishes and Regards. xoxo
Niki @ Toot's Mom is Tired says
Oh I’m so going to make this for my aunt’s Halloween party this year!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome!
sister location says
You write very well, am amazed with your blogging, you will definitely achieve success..!! Keep it up *
Renee says
Can I use Almond extract instead of Vanilla extract? I can’t find clear vanilla and want to keep it white?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! Almond will taste really yummy! You can truly use any flavor you like that’s clear 🙂
Martha says
I had trouble slicing and cutting into wedges. The layers kept coming apart. Any suggestions?
Julia says
Trish is this something that could be done ahead of time and frozen to keep fresh? We are doing a children’s Halloween party and I need to do as much as possible ahead of time.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This is so flippin’ adorable. Can’t wait to make it with my kids!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
How fun! These make me excited for halloween!
ME says
Sure wish I could find a recipe that I saw on fb. Between pop ups and ads and no search, this site isn’t easy.
linda roberts says
We use firefox, and don’t have an issue with popups or ads
Autumn says
I had the same problem trying to look at this site on my iPhone. The constant pop-ups and ads made it impossible. When I got home I tried on my tablet and it was better, although there were still a few.
Nice looking recipes though.
Yar from OfRecipes says
This looks fantastic! I can’t believe how easy it is! Definitely doing it later with kids!
TomLeeM says
I tried this recipe. It is really good. I blogged about it and shared the recipe on Facebook.
I was surprised how easy it was to make.
Michał Winiarski says
Pictures are amazing!!!!great work
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says
Trish, this is adorable! The video makes it look so easy, too. I’m officially in the mood for Halloween 🙂