Super duper easy sweet vanilla fudge with chocolate chips. And, oh yeah! It looks like watermelon! Perfect for summer time ๐ If youโve been searching for the easiest, most fool proof easy watermelon fudge recipe on the internet, you guys, I think we found it. Itโs basically a super simple two-ingredient fudge recipe that just so happens to look like the taste of summer on a plate. Can we talk about how perfect this is for a pool party?
Iโm pulling another old recipe from the archives for a facelift today! This watermelon fudge recipe has been rattling around the attic area of my blog for about 4 years, and it desperately needed a makeover and a little TLC. I also wanted to make sure this version of the recipe had every little bit of info you guys need for best results, because I know some of you found this through a tiktok โ make watermelon fudge trend and just want the goods, stat.
The first time I made this fudge, I just added gel food coloring to my go-to vanilla bean recipe (doubled the recipe, with one batch green and one batch pink). But when I found these bold, vibrant colored frostings at the grocery store, I decided to deviate and tweak my original recipe a bit. Itโs still a traditional fudge base underneath all that fun color, I promise!
Anytime I donโt have to open up food coloring in my kitchen is a plus. I always make a mess. If youโd rather go the classic route, though, different food coloring shades of green food coloring and hot pink fudge coloring work just as well โ totally up to you.
Why This Easy Watermelon Fudge Recipe Works
This fudge recipe is dangerously easy. Two main ingredients plus a microwave, and thatโs really about it โ no candy thermometer required, no double boiler, no fussing over exact temperatures. Itโs an easy two-ingredient recipe that even a total beginner baker can pull off on the first try, and thatโs exactly why I keep coming back to it every single summer.
Here are your ingredients:
- Pillsbury Funfetti Frosting (in Vibrant Green Vanilla and Hot Pink Vanilla)
- 24 ounces White Chocolate Chips (I used Nestle)
- Optional: miniature chocolate chips for the โseedsโ
Thatโs it! No eagle-brand milk, no marshmallow crรจme, no unsalted butter to soften to room temperature. Just white chocolate chips and frosting doing all the heavy lifting. Simple, but so satisfying โ itโs the kind of dessert recipe that looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
How To Make The Green Fudge And Pink Layer
Start by melting the white chips and the frosting together in the microwave, working in 30-second intervals so nothing scorches. Youโll want two safe bowls โ one for your cup of green chocolate mixture and one for your cups of pink chocolate mixture, since weโre building this in two separate batches. A large bowl works great for melting, and a small bowl is perfect if youโre only making a small batch green portion for a little bitty pan.
Line your 9ร9-inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and give it a light coat of non-stick spray (nonstick spray works too, whatever youโve got on hand) so the fudge lifts right out later. Pour in the green fudge first, using a rubber spatula or the back of a large spoon to smooth it into an even layer โ this is the base of this recipe, so take an extra second to get it flat.
Then pour your melted white chocolate mixture, now dyed hot pink, right on top. Use the back of a spoon again to spread it out evenly over the green layer. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top to look like watermelon seeds, and then youโre pretty much done! Honestly, this whole process is such a fun, hands-on activity โ itโs a genuinely kid-friendly activity too, since little hands love smoothing the layers and sprinkling the โseeds.โ
All thatโs left is to let the fudge chill until itโs firm enough to cut, and that really doesnโt take all that long. Maybe an hour, tops, at room temperature in the fridge.
Slicing And Serving Your Watermelon Fudge Recipe
Once your fudge is fully set, pull it out of the prepared pan using the parchment paper as a sling, and set it on a cutting board. Slice it into small pieces โ I like little 1-inch squares, but you could also cut thin, triangular slices so each thin piece actually looks like little watermelon slices. Either way, every bite of this fudge is rich, creamy, and just melts in your mouth.
And just look how cute! Itโs a perfect recipe for summertimeโ no bake, no fuss, and it looks like watermelon. Whatโs not to love?? Itโs genuinely become one of my go-to treats to whip up whenever I need a really fun summer party dessert that doesnโt require me turning on the oven.
Note: if you want the fudge to taste like watermelon, you can add watermelon flavored candy oil to the fudge during the melting portion of the recipe. However, I really preferย the chocolate chip vanilla flavor of this recipe as is.
Adding Watermelon Extract For Extra Fruity Flavor
If plain vanilla just isnโt cutting it for you, a few drops of watermelon extract stirred into the melted white chocolate mixture is such an easy way to give this fudge an actual fruity flavor instead of just a fun look. Added watermelon flavoring really does wake up your taste buds and makes the whole thing taste like an actual watermelon candy, rather than just resembling one. Itโs a fun little type of flavoring to experiment with if youโre feeling adventurous.
A tiny bottle goes a long way, so start with just a few drops and taste as you go โ you can always add more, but you canโt take it out! This little tweak is honestly the best part of customizing this recipe to fit whatever youโre craving that day.
Tips, Tools, And A Unique Twist On This Fudge
If you want a smoother texture, a hand mixer or stand mixer can help combine your white chocolate mixture a little faster than stirring by hand, though a mixing bowl and a sturdy spoon absolutely get the job done too. I also love decorating the top edge with a strip of black fondant cut into little triangles to mimic watermelon seeds along the rind โ itโs such a unique twist and makes the fudge look downright bakery-worthy for a backyard bbq or potluck.
Want to make a larger batch pink and green combo for a crowd? Just double or triple the recipe and use a bigger pan, keeping the same ratio of white chocolate chips to frosting. Store any remaining fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks โ if it even lasts that long! For more watermelon-inspired treats, check out these Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats, and if youโre planning a whole spread, browse our best swanky desserts to bring to a BBQ for more inspiration.
And hey, if you love easy fudge recipes as much as I do, donโt miss my Caramel Potato Chip Fudge or this Football Field Fudge for game day. Drop your email address in the subscribe box below so you never miss a new dessert recipe โ I promise itโs worth it, especially during summer parties when Iโm testing new watermelon-themed goodies constantly. This watermelon fudge recipe truly captures the taste of summer in one adorable, easy-to-make treat, and I honestly canโt even with how cute that watermelon design turns out every single time.
Easy 3-Ingredient Watermelon Fudge
Yield:
2 dozen pieces
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Additional Time:
1 hour
Total Time:
1 hour 10 minutes
Super duper easy sweet vanilla fudge with chocolate chips. And, oh yeah! It looks like watermelon! Perfect for summer time ๐
Ingredients
- 15-ounce Pillsbury Funfetti Frosting in Vibrant Green
- 15-ounce Pillsbury Funfetti Frosting in Hot Pink
- 24 ounces White Chips, divided
- Optional: 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
In a large bowl, microwave the green frosting and 12 ounces of the white chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Spread the green mixture in a 9×13 baking dish lined with parchment, foil, or wax paper. Place in the freezer while preparing the second layer.
In a large bowl, microwave the pinkย frosting and 12 ounces of the white chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
Spread the pink mixture over the green in the baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour until firm enough to cut.
Store in the refrigerator.