Candy Corn Fudge is a super fun Halloween treat to make with your kids. Fudge need not be just for Christmas. This Candy Corn Fudge is perfectly decked out for trick or treat time. It’s made from cream cheese, white chocolate, broken pretzels, and of course- candy corn. It is super creamy and delicious.
I love making things with candy corn, but the taste of candy corn doesn’t tempt me that much. One or two bites and I’ve had enough.
I know a lot of people aren’t crazy about the taste of candy corn. This fudge actually only has candy corn on top and it is easy to take them off if you don’t like them. Then you’re left with a creamy white chocolate-pretzel fudge . Sweet and Salty. Just the way I like things.
This is a super easy fudge to make but it’s a little different than most fudge recipes. (Besides the fact that it has candy corn in it.) It also has cream cheese in it and everything is mixed together using a mixer.
The key to having success with cream cheese is to let it come completely to room temperature. If you get impatient, you risk it not mixing in well with the other ingredients and you want your fudge to be silky smooth.
This fudge is best stored in the refrigerator.
And if you don’t like candy corn, just think of it as a garnish. 🙂
Candy Corn Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 cups broken pretzel pieces
- 1 cup candy corn
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, letting paper extend up and over sides.
- Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar using an electric mixer about 2 minutes. Mixture should be smooth. Beat in vanilla.
- In a double-boiler or a pan with a very thick bottom, melt the white chocolate. Keep the heat low and stir frequently so the chocolate does not burn.
- Add melted white chocolate to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the pretzel pieces.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Top with candy corn. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. Transfer to cutting board and cut into 1-inch squares.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Woman's Day Magazine
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This is so adorable!! What a fun, festive treat. And I love the little bits of salty, crunchy pretzels hiding inside!
This is such a fun and festive fudge, Christin 🙂 The candy corn topping looks perfect for Halloween! I love the pretzels in the fudge too – sweet and salty treats are the best!:)
What a neat idea!! This is so perfect for October! 🙂
Ooo this fudge sounds perfect – I bet the saltiness of the pretzels helps to cut through that sweet candy corn. 😀 Pinning to my Halloween Board!
What a great way to use up all the leftover candy corn at the end of halloween! I love that you put pretzels in the fudge. Salty and sweet is my favorite combo : )
What cute candy fudge Christin! It’s so festive and perfect for Halloween and October treats! I love it!
I would definitely load on the candy corn for the topping! I don’t eat candy corn often, but it brings back such great memories of when I was younger. I’m a sucker for fudge and I love this candy corn version 🙂
This fudge looks perfect, Christin! What a great treat for the fall. I never though about adding candy corn to fudge, so I absolutely love this!
I love fudge, but the kind I make usually takes a long time. I love how much easier this one is and that it has crushed pretzels inside!
Love the sweet and salty and rich flavors of your fudge and even delicious cream cheese. I am with you on the candy corn but you know what since you can’t find them anywhere in Hong Kong. I am craving them… LOL
Oh my would the kids love this (big kids too!)
Oh my word this fudge sounds absolutely drool-worthy! Love love all that gorgeous candy corn on top–these are the perfect fall treat. 🙂
Oh I love this! Candy corn absolutely belongs in fudge!! And I love the pretzel bits in the fudge too. For me, my fudge always has to have some texture to it!! 🙂
Oh my heck!! This is SO fun and creative! What an awesome fudge! Pinned 🙂
Oh yum!