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Galaxy Chocolate Fudge

Galaxy chocolate fudge is quick and easy to make candy for a space party. According to Pinterest trends, galaxy parties are hotter than ever.

People who love space are ready to celebrate whenever they can. Galaxy birthday parties, galaxy baby showers, space wedding parties, and the list goes on.

You can make any party you want galaxy themed. This post contains affiliate links.

Galaxy chocolate fudge sliced on a cutting boards.

Easy Galaxy Chocolate Fudge

Sometimes I forget that there are easy fudge recipes out there.

No need to dig out the candy thermometer or special equipment for this fudge recipe.

We’re keeping it simple how we like here!

Stacked galaxy fudge with slices on a board.

This fudge does set quickly, but it’s okay to have a skin of slightly hardened fudge in your bowls when you add the color.

Just mix in the color and it will be fine. If the bowl of chocolate does harden a bit too much, microwave it to soften it.

I suggest 10 seconds at 50% power, stir and check it and repeat if necessary.

Be careful not to burn the chocolate.

The best thing to do is to have everything ready for a smooth process.

Get the bowls, knives, and spoons all out and ready to grab.

Overhead shot of galaxy chocolate fudge on a serving platter.

Open all the food coloring bottles so it’s one less thing to fuss with.

Even open the bags of sprinkles so they are ready to sprinkle on top of the fudge.

What you Need to Make Galaxy Chocolate Fudge

Exact measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

  • White chocolate chips
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Food coloring (used Wilton Color Gels in pink, violet, royal blue, and black.)
  • Sprinkles (used Wilton White Pearlized Jimmies, CK Products Nonpareils in pink and blue, ChocoMaker Shimmer Rock Candy, and Wilton Silver Stars.)
  • 8 x 8 baking pan
  • Foil
  • 4 small bowls

Steps to Make Galaxy Fudge

Line a square baking pan with foil.

Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

White chocolate chips in a sauce pan.

Add chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan and mix constantly over medium-low heat until chips are almost melted.

Adding sweetened condensed milk to chips in a sauce pan.

Stir in butter and vanilla and continue to stir and heat until completely melted.

Melted chocolate in sauce pan.

Divide melted fudge into bowls and color each bowl with food coloring.

Melted fudge in four bowls.

Drop the melted chocolate into your prepared pan, adding random scoops of colors.

Colored bowls of fudge.

Use a knife to swirl the colors together. Top with sprinkles.

Galaxy fudge in a pan.

Gently tap the pan on a surface to remove air bubbles.

Swirling galaxy fudge with a knife.

Refrigerate until firm, about four hours.

Carefully remove the foil from the pan and from the fudge.

Set space fudge waiting to remove from pan.

Place on a large cutting board and cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife.

Sliced galaxy fudge on a cutting board.

Recipe Notes and FAQ

Why did my fudge not set?

If you don’t heat your fudge enough, it won’t set well. BUT if you overcook it, you’ll end up with grainy fudge. 

Why is it called fudge?

This is completely unrelated to actually cooking the fudge but still interesting. Most people believe that fudge got its name after a batch of caramel was ruined or “fudged”. 

Does fudge have to be refrigerated?

You don’t have to refrigerate fudge. It’s perfectly fine at room temperature in an airtight container. 

Yield: 16 squares

Galaxy Fudge

Overhead shot of galaxy chocolate fudge on a serving platter

Galaxy fudge candy for a space party or event.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Food Coloring

Instructions

  1. Line a square 8×8 baking pan with foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Add chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a saucepan and mix constantly over medium-low heat until chips are almost melted. Stir in butter and vanilla and continue to stir and heat until completely melted.
  3. Divide fudge into bowls and color each bowl with food coloring. Drop chocolate into prepared pan, adding random scoops all around. Swirl with a knife. Top with sprinkles. Gently tap pan on the surface so air bubbles come to the top. Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  4. Remove foil from pan and remove foil from fudge. Place on a large cutting board and using a sharp knife, cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Food coloring used: Wilton Color Gels in pink, violet, royal blue, and black.

Sprinkles used: Wilton White Pearlized Jimmies, CK Products Nonpareils in pink and blue, ChocoMaker shimmer rock candy, and Wilton silver stars.

There are 2 cups of chocolate chips in a 12 oz bag so you’ll need 1.5 bags for the fudge.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1 slice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 77mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 0gSugar: 37gProtein: 5g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Laura Tveras

Thursday 30th of April 2020

Wow, this is so pretty and festive! Looks do-able, too, if you're like me and don't want to forever fuss in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer

Monday 4th of May 2020

Thanks! Yes, no forever-fussing in the kitchen for me either!

Michelle

Wednesday 19th of February 2020

I love fudge and this is so pretty!! My daughter wants a rainbow cake for her birthday next month. I wonder if I can talk her into having this instead?

Jennifer

Monday 24th of February 2020

Well, we also have unicorn fudge coming up soon!! Maybe she can have a unicorn space party? ;)

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