Orange Creamsicle Fudge

When I think of my childhood, I can't help but think about sitting around eating some Creamsicle's!  The yummy orange ice-cream with a white, not quite frozen, cream filling! It makes my mouth water just thinking about it :) How about a wonderful little recipe for Creamsicle Fudge! A new twist to the same yummy taste! 

(This would be good in Kids lunches or for Snack. You could even take a whole batch to your child's class and let all the kids enjoy!)

Orange Creamsicle Fudge

Ingredients:

• 6 -ounces (1.5 sticks) butter 
• 2- cups granulated sugar
• 3/4- cup heavy cream 
• 1- package (12 oz) white chocolate chips 
• 1- jar (7 oz) marshmallow cream (or fluff) 
• 1- tablespoon orange extract 
• orange (or a combination of red and yellow) food coloring 

Directions: 

• Prepare a 13x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

• In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, and butter over medium heat.

• Continually stir the mixture until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.

• Brush down the sides with a wet pastry brush.

• Bring the mixture to a boil, and once it starts boiling, stir continuously for four minutes.

• After four minutes of boiling, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the marshmallow cream and white chocolate chips.

• Stir until the white chocolate has melted and the fudge is completely smooth.

• Working quickly, pour about a third of the white fudge into a bowl and set aside.

• To the remaining fudge, add the orange extract and orange food coloring, stirring until it is a smooth, even color. It is important to perform these steps quickly, because the fudge will start to set if you take too long, and the end result will not be smooth

• Pour the orange fudge into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

• Drop the white fudge over the top by the spoonful, then drag a table knife or toothpick through the fudge to create orange-white swirls. You can spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and gently press them into the top to smooth out the swirls, if desired.

• Allow the fudge to set at room temperature for 2 hours, or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

• To cut, pull the fudge out of the pan using the foil as handles.

• Use a large sharp knife to cut the fudge into small 1-inch squares.

• You can store Orange Creamsicle Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week

• Bring it to room temperature to serve.

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!