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Candy Corn Fudge

It looks exactly like a giant candy corn — and tastes like creamy vanilla fudge with a whisper of orange. This tri-layer candy corn fudge stacks white, orange, and yellow layers for the most photogenic Halloween candy on the table, no candy thermometer required.

Tri-layer candy corn fudge squares in orange yellow and white — Halloween candy
Prep time20 min
Cook time—
Total2 hr 20 min (with chill)
Yield36 pieces
CuisineAmerican
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🎃Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe

Candy corn divides opinion, but candy corn fudge unites everyone. Each layer is the same simple white-chocolate fudge base tinted and flavored, so there's no extra work — just pour, chill, pour, chill. The result is the most-saveable Halloween candy on Pinterest.

🧺Ingredients for Candy Corn Fudge

  • 4 1/2 cups white chocolate chips, divided
  • 1 1/2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk (about 21 oz total), divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
  • Orange and yellow gel food coloring
  • 1/2 tsp orange extract (for the orange layer, optional)

👩‍🍳How to Make Candy Corn Fudge Step by Step

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
  2. White layer: melt 1 1/2 cups chips with 1/2 can condensed milk and a pinch of salt over low heat. Stir in 2/3 tsp vanilla. Spread in the pan and chill 20 minutes until set.
  3. Orange layer: repeat with 1 1/2 cups chips, 1/2 can milk, salt, vanilla, plus orange gel coloring and orange extract. Pour over the white layer and chill 20 minutes.
  4. Yellow layer: repeat with remaining chips, milk, salt, vanilla, and yellow coloring. Pour over the orange layer.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours until completely firm. Lift out and cut into triangles or squares.

💡 Tips for the Best Candy Corn Fudge

Gel food coloring gives vivid color without thinning the fudge — avoid liquid coloring. Chill each layer until firm to the touch so the colors stay crisp and don't bleed. A hot, dry knife makes the cleanest cuts.

🍂Halloween Party Serving Ideas

Cut into triangles for the full candy-corn effect and pile them on a Halloween candy board. They look amazing next to Halloween Popcorn Bar mixes, and the orange layer echoes the flavors of Pumpkin S'mores Cookies on a fall dessert table.

Tri-layer candy corn fudge squares in orange yellow and white — Halloween candy
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❓Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make candy corn fudge without food coloring?

You can, but you'll lose the signature look. For natural color, try a drop of carrot juice for orange and turmeric for yellow — colors will be softer.

Why are my layers bleeding together?

The previous layer wasn't fully set. Chill each layer at least 20 minutes (firm to the touch) before pouring the next, and let the new layer cool a minute before pouring.

How should I store it?

Airtight container in the fridge up to 2 weeks, with parchment between layers. Freeze up to 2 months.

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