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Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Ingredients:
● 12 TBSP Butter, softened
● 5 oz Evaporated Milk
● 3 cups Sugar
● 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
● 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
● 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
● 1 TBSP Orange Extract
● 7 drop Red Food Coloring, 
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● 11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, divided
● 6 drops Green Food Coloring
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Mise en Place:
● Loaf Pan (9″ x 5″)
● Aluminum Foil
● Non Stick Cooking Spray
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Large Pot
● Spatula
● Small Bowls (for color mixing)
● Candy Thermometer
● Knife
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Directions:
● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.
● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.
● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.
● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.
● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).
● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.
● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge
Note: You are not bound by these color choices. You can use any bright colors you like: blue, purple, violet are the other rainbow colors. Just look at the back of your food coloring box to see what food color combinations will make up the rainbow colors you would like!
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe
By Ann
Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
● 12 TBSP Butter, softened
● 5 oz Evaporated Milk
● 3 cups Sugar
● 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
● 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
● 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
● 1 TBSP Orange Extract
● 7 drop Red Food Coloring, divided
● 11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, divided
● 6 drops Green Food Coloring
Directions:
● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.
● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.
● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.
● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of yellow food coloring to the second bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.
● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).
● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.
● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge
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FAQs
There's also a variation called rainbow sherbet, which is made by combining layers of raspberry, lime, and orange sherbet. If you were making orange sherbet, you'd use orange juice, combining the juice, sugar, and milk in an ice-cream maker and processing until done.
Does fudge call for evaporated milk? ›
Evaporated milk is milk that has been cooked to reduce its water content. It is more stable than regular milk and it can be cooked at high temperatures without curdling, a real benefit to fudge. Unfortunately, there is no substitute for it in a fudge recipe.
How do you describe fudge? ›
fudge, creamy candy made with butter, sugar, milk, and usually chocolate, cooked together and beaten to a soft, smooth texture. Fudge may be thought of as having a consistency harder than that of fondant and softer than that of hard chocolate.
What is the definition of fudge? ›
Fudge is a dense, rich confection typically made with sugar, milk or cream, butter and chocolate or other flavorings. The base for fudge is boiled until it reaches the soft-ball stage (135 to 140 degrees F), then stirred or beaten as it cools to minimize the formation of sugar crystals.
What three flavors are in Rainbow Sherbet? ›
Rainbow sherbet is a creamy frozen dessert that layers three or more different flavors, traditionally orange, lime and raspberry. It was invented in the 1950s in Pennsylvania, after an ice cream company employee invented a way to fill a carton with three different flavors of sherbet at once (source).
Is Rainbow Sherbet healthier than ice cream? ›
So, the good news here is that if you're looking for an iced dessert or treat that has similar properties to ice cream but is lower in calories and saturated fat, sherbet is going to be preferable over ice cream as a more diet friendly alternative.
What is the secret to good fudge? ›
Tips for Making Fudge
- Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
- Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
- Beat Thoroughly.
Sweetened condensed milk is thick and sweet and will give you the proper consistency for this fudge. Evaporated milk is much thinner, and if you use it by accident you will end up with hot fudge sauce, which is not what we're going for here!
Can I use heavy whipping cream instead of evaporated milk in fudge? ›
With its very similar consistency, 1 cup of heavy cream can replace 1 cup of evaporated milk in sweet and savory dishes. While the flavor will be blander than evaporated milk's unique caramelized tones, the texture will be noticeably richer.
How do you describe high quality fudge? ›
Principles of quality fudge
The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.
At its simplest, fudge is a dense, soft candy, often made with sugar and dairy products like butter and milk. Nowadays, fudge is usually flavored with chocolate, but you can utilize pretty much any flavor, such as peanut butter, pumpkin, even birthday cake.
What makes fudge taste like fudge? ›
Fudge (Chocolate and Otherwise)
Aside from these ingredients, fudge is generally comprised simply of milk, sugar, and butter as the base. To this basic recipe, one can add chocolate chips, butterscotch, peanut butter chips, white chocolate, or even espresso powder to create compelling flavor combinations.
Is fudge a rude word? ›
Minced oaths are commonly formed by alteration of a curse word. It often alters the ending of the word, such as "darn" for "damn", or "fudge" for "f*ck". Sometimes they rhyme, such as "gee whiz" for "Jesus".
What is a fudge maker slang? ›
(slang, derogatory) A person who practices anal sex. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see fudge, packer.
What is the difference between American and British fudge? ›
Turns out that the two are not quite the same, but they're still equally delicious. Denser and sometimes a bit more crumbly than its American counterpart, British fudge comes in dozens of flavors, and is frequently found in gift shops and at outdoor markets and street fairs.
Is sherbet healthier than ice cream? ›
Next to a scoop of classic vanilla bean ice cream, both sorbet and sherbet are lower calorie and generally healthier options. For folks with lactose intolerances or those who follow vegan diets, sorbets are also a delicious way to enjoy and ice cream-like dessert without having to worry about dairy.
Is Rainbow Sherbet ice cream good for you? ›
Summary. Sherbet is rich in vitamin C. It has higher amounts of carbohydrates and a lower glycemic index and calories. In comparison, ice cream is richer in calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and B2, protein, and higher amounts of fats and cholesterol.
Which is healthier sorbet or sherbet? ›
Sherbet is made with dairy, so it contains a little bit of fat. One ½ cup serving of sherbet averages around 130 calories and 1 to 3 grams of fat. Sorbet is made with just fruit and sugar and is therefore fat-free. There are between 120 to 150 calories per ½ cup of sorbet.
What fruits are in Rainbow Sherbet? ›
Swirls of raspberry, orange, and lime sherbets.
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