The Vegan Orange Dreamsicle Fudge has a very smooth and creamy texture. We made this fudge with vegan orange food coloring, granulated sugar, orange extract, vegan white chocolate chips, vegan unsalted butter, full-fat coconut cream, and vegan marshmallow cream. It contains 410 calories and gets ready to serve in just 205 minutes. Store this Vegan Orange Dreamsicle Fudge for 14 days in the refrigerator. You may serve this fudge with vegan vanilla bean ice cream, orange slices, vegan whipped cream, hot vegan chai latte, iced almond milk, or squeezed orange juice. The given instructions to prepare this recipe are very clear.
STATS:
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Serving size: 1 square
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Serving: 16 squares
EQUIPMENT:
- 8×8-inch baking pan
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Baking paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 10 drops vegan orange food coloring
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup vegan unsalted butter
- 3 tsp orange extract
- 2 cups vegan white chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 7 oz vegan marshmallow cream
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- It makes the syrup base to set the fudge perfectly. Sugar includes classic sweet taste and texture in the recipe. You may utilize organic cane sugar as per your preference.
ORANGE EXTRACT:
- This extract give bold and Dreamsicle taste to the dessert. You may utilize a combination of grated orange zest with vanilla extract as another choice.
VEGAN WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- These chips melt in the base and give sweet milky texture. You may use vegan white as a substitute.
FULL-FAT COCONUT CREAM:
- Coconut cream includes lush and thick creaminess in the dessert. You may include store-bought vegan heavy cream alternative as a replacement.
VEGAN MARSHMALLOW CREAM:
- It act as a binder in the recipe to make fudge and less dense recipe. Include melted vegan mini marshmallows as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cover the pan with baking paper then mix vegan butter, granulated sugar, and full-fat coconut cream in the saucepan.
- Warm the ingredients on medium flame, stirring constantly, then boil the mixture.
- Cook the sugar mixture for 5 minutes, then turn off the flame.
- Stir the vegan marshmallow cream, orange extract, and orange food coloring in the mixture.
- Include the vegan white chocolate chips in the warm mixture and stir continuously.
- Pour the fudge mixture in the pan and spread it evenly then cool for one hour at room temperature.
- Then chill the mixture for 3 hours in the refrigerator and cut into squares to serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUITS:
- Fresh Orange Slices
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Fresh Raspberries
- Pineapple Chunks
DESSERTS:
- Vanilla Cupcakes
- Vegan Lemon Cake
- Coconut Macaroons
- Vegan Chocolate Brownies
- Vegan Sugar Cookies
BEVERAGES:
- Iced Vanilla Latte
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Iced Green Tea
- Coconut Milk
- Vegan Hot Chocolate
PARTY:
- Vegan Dessert Platter
- Vegan Chocolate Truffles
- Coconut Balls
- Vegan Mini Cheesecakes
- Fresh Fruit Skewers
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH:
- Vegan Pancakes
- Vegan Waffles
- Overnight Oats
- Vegan French Toast
- Chia Pudding
TIPS:
- Include full-fat coconut cream to get the best creamy texture.
- Stir the sugar mixture constantly while boiling so it does not burn.
- Tap the pan on the counter to remove bubbles and get a smooth top.
- Store the fudge in a closed box for better taste and texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the fudge in a closed box by placing baking paper between the layers for two weeks.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the fudge in the container and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Why the fudge is not set properly?
- Not including full-fat coconut cream and boiling on low flame make the fudge soft.
Can I reduce sugar in this recipe?
- No, we can not reduce the sugar because it will change the consistency of the dessert.
Does this recipe contain nuts or gluten?
No, this recipe is naturally nut-free and does not contain gluten.
Can I include orange juice instead of orange extract?
- Yes, but orange extract will give the best results in the recipe.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 410
Net carbs: 59 g
Iron: 0.005 g
Total carbs: 60 g
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 0.06 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 0.15 g
Potassium: 0.08 g
