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4th of July Dessert – Red, White, and Blue Fudge Stars

Published: Jun 17, 2013 · Recipe by: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

These Red, White, and Blue Fudge Stars are a great way to flair up your next patriotic party! They’re simple to make and so yummy to eat!

Silicone molds have become one of my absolute favorite kitchen gadgets.

They are so easy to use and come in so many fun shapes.

When it comes to creating 4th of July desserts, I find myself grabbing my star-shaped silicone molds time and time again.

Two years ago I brought these Creamy Coconut Red, White, and Blue Stars, pictured above, to a Fourth of July party. I heard lots of oooohs and aaaaaahs, and a few too many ewws. Don’t get me wrong, these coconut candies are wonderful, but there are a lot of coconut haters out there, and many were at the party that day.

I love coconut, as do a handful of my friends, and those lucky few were more than happy to wrap up the extras to take home with them.

I understand that not everything I make will please the masses, but I liked this red, white and blue star so much, that I felt compelled to use a recipe that would appeal to a larger crowd.

I chose to use white chocolate fudge. It’s easy to color and mold as long as you follow my step-by-step instructions. When I made my Conversation Heart Fudge earlier this year, I tried to just pour the warm fudge into the mold, but the finished candies were wrinkled and ugly, so I came up with a simple solution.

My method for making these stars out of fudge is so easy that even kids can help. They’ll have fun smashing the fudge into the molds. Their little hands will make easy work of it.

I know many of you attend outdoor picnics on July 4th, and although these are made using white chocolate, you can serve them outside as long as you place them in a shady spot on the table.

 

RELATED: Find dozens of easy fudge recipes at HowToMakeEasyFudge.com.

Red, White, and Blue Fudge Stars

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) finely chopped white chocolate (or chips)
or white confectionery coating
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
red and blue food coloring

Supplies:

medium saucepan
3 small mixing bowls

2 Wilton Silicone 6 cavity star mold

Instructions:

  • Heat white chocolate or white confectionery coating and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir frequently until about half of the chocolate or candy coating is melted.
  • Turn off the heat or remove from the stovetop and let sit for two minutes then stir until smooth.
    • The heat from the melted chocolate will help to melt the remaining pieces of chocolate.
    • If you still have un-melted pieces, set the pan back over low heat for a minute, then repeat.

NOTE:  If you overheat this creamy white fudge, it will become greasy as the cocoa butter may seep out of the chocolate. If that happens see how you can fix it, here.

  • Equally divide the white chocolate fudge into 3 bowls. Color one bowl red, one bowl blue, and leave one bowl white. Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to cool and thicken.
  • Divide the red fudge into 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls and press into the bottom of your silicone star molds.

  • Divide the white fudge into 12 equal pieces and press them on top of the red fudge in the molds.
  • Repeat with the blue fudge.
  • Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for 2 hours.

  • Pop the fudge stars into the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Then remove and un-mold.
  • Press on the backside of each star mold, pushing the fudge out onto your work surface.
  • They are ready to serve.

Store your Red, White and Blue Fudge Stars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

These Red, White, and Blue Fudge Stars are a great way to flair up your next patriotic party! They're simple to make and so yummy to eat!

Items used to create this project are available on Amazon.com (commission earned for sales)

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Red, White, and Blue Fudge Stars
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Star-shaped white chocolate fudge with layers of red, white, and blue.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july dessert, fudge
Servings: 12
Calories: 412 kcal
Author: Beth
Ingredients
  • 24 ounces finely chopped white chocolate (or chips)
  • or white confectionery coating
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • red and blue food coloring
Instructions
  1. Heat white chocolate or white confectionery coating and sweetened condensed milk in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir frequently until about half of the chocolate or candy coating is melted.
  3. Turn off the heat or remove from the stovetop and let sit for two minutes then stir until smooth.
  4. The heat from the melted chocolate will help to melt the remaining pieces of chocolate.
  5. If you still have un-melted pieces, set the pan back over low heat for a minute, then repeat.
  6. Equally divide the white chocolate fudge into 3 bowls. Color one bowl red, one bowl blue, and leave one bowl white. Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to cool and thicken.
  7. Divide the red fudge into 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls and press into the bottom of your silicone star molds.
  8. Divide the white fudge into 12 equal pieces and press them on top of the red fudge in the molds.
  9. Repeat with the blue fudge.
  10. Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
  11. Pop the fudge stars into the freezer for 15 minutes.
  12. Then remove and un-mold.
  13. Press on the backside of each star mold, pushing the fudge out onto your work surface.
  14. They are ready to serve.
Recipe Notes

Store your Red, White and Blue Fudge Stars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

If you’re looking for other 4th of July Recipes, click the link and explore all my other Independence Day inspired food.

Make fun 4th of July recipes for your party or picnic. These red, white and blue desserts and appetizers will make your guests

About the Author, Beth Jackson Klosterboer

Beth is a professional chocolatier, recipe developer, event planner, and cookbook author who loves to make fun food.

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Comments

  1. Carol

    April 6, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    I am going to order some of the products you use from Amazon. It says you earn a commission, is there something I need to do so you get the commission?

    Reply
    • Beth

      April 6, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks for asking, Carol. Just click on the link provided in the post for each product and I will automatically receive the commission with no extra cost to you!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous

    July 1, 2014 at 1:09 am

    I am a coconut lover – so how are the coconut stars made? Same recipe except you just add coconut? I've got to try these for sure – I may end up eating them all!!

    Reply
    • beth

      July 1, 2014 at 3:01 am

      The recipe for the coconut stars is here, https://hungryhappenings.com/2011/06/red-white-and-blue-striped-creamy_20.html, but Wilton has Limited Edition Coconut Candy Melts on the market right now, and they could be used in this fudge recipe in place of the white chocolate. That would be great.

      Reply
  3. J Young

    July 1, 2013 at 4:30 am

    These are so pretty! Also, I LOVE coconut, so feel free to make me some of those creamy coconut stars. 🙂 I'll be sharing a link to this in a roundup this week on my blog!
    www.littledovecreations.blogspot.com

    Reply
  4. Shamene Medeiros

    June 26, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    I love these 4th of july stars!!!

    Reply
  5. Crystal

    June 25, 2013 at 4:05 am

    You are so talented. Every time I am on here I am amazed at the things you create!

    See your feature here: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2013/06/best-mom-advice-62413/

    Reply
    • beth

      June 25, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Thanks for featuring these today on Best Mom Advice!

      Reply
  6. Julie Corbisiero

    June 24, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Hi, these look so good and I would love to make them. I saw it on made by you monday.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Pint Sized Baker

    June 24, 2013 at 3:04 am

    You always have such great treats! Thanks for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday. Pinned it!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 24, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Thank you and I appreciate the pin!

      Reply
  8. Paula Jones

    June 22, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Beautiful!!! Pinned, thanks for coming to Sat. Dishes!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 24, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Thanks so much for pinning!

      Reply
  9. Executiva de Panela

    June 22, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    This is one more great tip I find here. Love this blog.

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 24, 2013 at 11:01 am

      Nice to hear:)

      Reply
  10. Erin

    June 19, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    How cool are these!!!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 24, 2013 at 11:01 am

      Thanks, Erin.

      Reply
  11. Beth Jackson Klosterboer

    June 19, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I highly recommend getting some of the silicone molds for candy making and baking. They are really easy to use.

    Reply
  12. The Bearfoot Baker

    June 19, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I agree with Kim! You need to have a party for this fudge! Looks yummy!!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 19, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      They may not have had their own party, but my parent's and their friends did party a bit at the cabin this weekend, and they enjoyed these stars:)

      Reply
  13. The Partiologist

    June 18, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    These fudge stars deserve a party of their own! LOVE LOVE!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 19, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      Too bad they have already been gobbled up! My parents took them to a friend's cabin this weekend. They loved 'em.

      Reply
  14. Maria

    June 18, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Wow these look so beautiful!!! I actually have those same star molds too!!!! I'll have to try something similar out, thanks so much for the idea!!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 19, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      I really do love the silicone molds for candy making. I hope you find some great uses for them too!

      Reply
  15. Hani Bacova

    June 17, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I need to get some of those molds you use. These are so festive!

    Reply
    • Beth Jackson Klosterboer

      June 17, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      I really do love the molds. My only complaint about them is they take up more room than other molds, so I'm needing a big space to store all of them:)

      Reply

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