Description
Zombie Vein Fudge is a spooky no-bake Halloween treat featuring creamy white chocolate fudge tinted green with gel food coloring and decorated with vibrant red raspberry jam swirls for a creepy blood vessel effect. This rich and festive dessert is perfect for parties and gatherings, combining smooth sweetness with eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Fudge Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
Vein Decoration
- ½ cup raspberry jam (or strawberry jam for brighter red “veins”)
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the fudge once set.
- Melt Base: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted, ensuring the fudge base is creamy and lump-free.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the richness and depth of the fudge flavor.
- Color It: Mix in green gel food coloring a little at a time until a vivid zombie green hue is achieved, giving the fudge its spooky Halloween look.
- Spread: Pour the green fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula to create a flat base for the veins.
- Make Veins: Warm the raspberry jam gently to loosen it, then tint with a few drops of red gel food coloring if desired for a more intense color. Drizzle the jam over the fudge in random lines to mimic blood veins.
- Swirl: Use a knife, skewer, or toothpick to lightly swirl the raspberry jam into the fudge, creating a marbled red vein effect that looks creepy and realistic.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours or until firm to set the texture perfectly for slicing and serving.
- Serve: Remove the set fudge from the pan, slice into 36 squares, and optionally drizzle extra raspberry jam on top for an added gore effect just before serving.
Notes
- For a bloodier look, add a few drops of additional jam after the fudge has chilled.
- Using gel food coloring ensures vibrant colors without thinning the fudge mixture.
- Store leftover fudge refrigerated for up to one week or freeze for up to two months to maintain freshness.
