Indulge in the spookiness of Halloween with this delicious and visually striking Vampire Fudge recipe. Rich chocolate fudge with a blood-red raspberry or strawberry jam filling, perfect for themed parties or a creepy dessert treat.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:2 hours 20 minutes
Yield:25 squares 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the fudge:
3cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the ‘blood’ filling:
1/3cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam
2 tablespoons corn syrup or honey
Red food coloring (optional, for dramatic effect)
Instructions
Line the pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
Mix the filling: Combine jam, corn syrup, and red food coloring in a bowl until smooth and bright red.
Make the fudge: Melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan. Stir in vanilla extract.
Layer and chill: Spread half the fudge in the pan, add spoonfuls of filling, swirl, top with remaining fudge, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Cut and serve: Cut into squares and add extra filling for a ‘vampire bite’ effect.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Perfect for Halloween parties or gory-themed desserts.