Our Lucky Charms Fudge is pure fun and seriously sweet. When was the last time you made something this colorful, happy, and absolutely magical? This white chocolate rainbow fudge is playful, quick to prepare, and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a festive treat. With Lucky Charms marshmallows folded into swirls of color, it’s an easy way to make dessert feel celebratory.
Lucky Charms Fudge
This fudge combines white chocolate, vanilla frosting, and a touch of melting chocolate to create a smooth base that you divide and tint into bright rainbow shades. It only takes a few simple ingredients and about 30 minutes of hands-on time, plus an hour to set. Kids love picking out the marshmallows, and the finished squares look as fun as they taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tub vanilla frosting
- 8 ounce (half a package) vanilla CandiQuik or other melting white chocolate
- ½ cup marshmallows from a box of Lucky Charms
- Gel or liquid food coloring (choose a few colors for a rainbow effect)
Melting chocolate (sold near chocolate chips in most grocery stores) is formulated to melt smoothly for dipping and molding, then harden with a glossy finish.
You will also need an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish, parchment paper (or foil sprayed lightly with nonstick spray), microwave-safe bowls, and spoons for mixing. Gel food coloring gives brighter, truer colors, but liquid food coloring will work if that’s what you have.
Instructions:
- Line the baking dish with parchment paper so the fudge can be lifted out easily.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and the CandiQuik in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
- Add the entire tub of vanilla frosting to the melted white chocolate and microwave for 30 seconds more. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Divide the mixture evenly into three bowls. Quickly stir food coloring into each bowl until you reach the shades you want. Work fast—the mixture will begin to firm up as it cools. If needed, reheat briefly to soften.
- Pour the colored fudge into the prepared baking dish, adding colors in your preferred pattern—stripes, dollops, or random patches all work well.
- Scatter half of the Lucky Charms marshmallows over the top of the poured fudge.
- Use a knife or the handle of a spoon to gently swirl the colors and marshmallows so they blend into a marbled rainbow pattern. Some marshmallows should sink slightly while others stay on top.
- Top with the remaining marshmallows.
- Refrigerate the dish for about 1 hour, or until the fudge is firm.
- Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper, peel off the paper, and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Store leftover fudge covered in the refrigerator.
Prep time: about 20 minutes. Cooling time: 1 hour. Total time: about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Equipment
- 8 x 8 square baking dish
- Parchment paper or foil with non-stick spray
- Microwave-safe mixing bowls
- Spoons for mixing
- Sharp knife for cutting squares
Serving and Storage Tips
Serve the fudge chilled or at cool room temperature. Because of the frosting and white chocolate base, it keeps best in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week. If you need firmer squares for gifting, chill a little longer before wrapping.
Lucky Charms Fudge Recipe
A swirly, white chocolate rainbow treat that’s simple to make and joyful to serve. This recipe is great for holiday parties, classroom treats, or an easy weekend baking project with kids.
More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Lucky Charms Ice Cream Bread
Gold Popcorn
Rainbow Shamrock Homemade Chips
