White chocolate funfetti graham cracker fudge is a sweet and creamy homemade candy–but the best part is that you don’t need a thermometer to make it!
Graham crackers have long been one of my favorite foods. I can eat an entire box by myself in (at most) three sittings. Therefore, I rarely buy them.
But my mom, knowing my affinity for those sweet and crunchy crackers (I like to call them crackers because calling them cookies makes me feel guilty for eating them by the dozen) always has a box in the cupboard when I go home to visit.
Then she reminds me of when I was little and I refused to eat my graham crackers if the corners were chipped off.
I still hate those chipped-off corners, but I’ve learned that sometimes it can’t be helped. Like when you’re making fudge with graham crackers mixed in, and you have to crush up the crackers for your recipe.
Consider this white chocolate fudge full of broken graham crackers a delicious form of aversion therapy for people in my particular situation. (The sprinkles soften the blow that comes from crumbling those perfect graham cracker sheets.)
This white chocolate fudge takes my favorite cracker cookie to a whole new level of deliciousness. Rainbow sprinkles and crunchy graham crackers make this the candy of my 5-year-old self’s dreams.
White chocolate funfetti graham cracker fudge is exactly as delicious as it sounds. Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and rainbow-fied, this marvelous confection hits every note you need in one delicious bite.
And guys, fudge has never been so easy to make! I’ve had a few fudge failures in my life, but every time I’ve made this version it turns out perfectly, no candy thermometer required. (I’ll say it again: NO CANDY THERMOMETER REQUIRED!)
You simply bring your butter, sugar, and evaporated milk to a boil, then remove from the heat and mix in the rest of your ingredients. I mean COME ON! If you’re looking for an easy candy recipe to add to your collection, this is it.
Perfect for gift-giving, cookie trays, or weekend sugar-and-Netflix binges, this white chocolate fudge is chock full of sprinkles and bliss in every bite.
Have a wonderful—and candy-filled—weekend!
White chocolate fudge you can make without a candy thermometer--does it get any better than that?
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow crème
- 1/4 cup rainbow jimmes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup crushed graham crackers divided
- Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray and set pan aside.
- Combine the sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Stir the chocolate chips and marshmallow crème until mixture is smooth. Add the rainbow jimmies, vanilla, and 1/4 cup of the crushed graham crackers and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup of crushed graham crackers. Press down lightly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Slice fudge into squares and serve; store uneaten fudge in an airtight container in the fridge.
Adapted from Nestlé
hummingbirdthyme says
Oh, man, Kelsie – these sound amazing! I went through a period where, for some reason, I thought I didn’t like white chocolate, but then I was reading that a good portion of what is sold as “white chocolate” actually doesn’t even contain cocoa butter! Once I made sure I had the real stuff, I remembered how much I love it! Thanks for the recipe!
Kelsie says
The real stuff is so much better isn’t it? Thank you Laura!
marcie@flavorthemoments says
This fudge is beyond fun and I love that you added all those colorful sprinkles AND graham cracker crumbs!
Kelsie says
Thank you Marcie! Sprinkles make everything so much better!
Ashika | Gardening Foodie says
Oh wow Kelsie these look absolutely magical ?….to make and to eat. This is a great no fuss fudge recipe. So no standing at the stove for an hour, stirring endlessly and sticking in a candy thermometer every 5 minutes….this I love and will definitely have fun making.
Have a great weekend ?
Kelsie says
Thank you Ashika! I love no fuss candy :). Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Carlee says
What a super fun treat… and so pretty too! My grandma still can make a sleeve of graham crackers disappear in a sitting with a cup of coffee. I should make this for her!
Kelsie says
Your grandma is a woman after my own heart :). Thank you Carlee!
Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
Im so in love this! Its so fun and whimsical!! Like a b-day cake wrapped in a fudge!! I would probably eat a whole pan all by myself, a square here, a square there, next thing you know its gone!! Take care.
Kelsie says
Thank you Stacey! I’ve been there, my friend 🙂
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
What a festive / creative treat! I love white chocolate and adding that graham cracker crunch sounds so good.
Kelsie says
Thank you Marissa! Happy Saturday!
Milena | Craft Beering says
Gosh, I could have used these fudgy white chocolate beauties today. White chocolate is Chris’ favorite too. These would fetch a high price in our household:) Have a great weekend Kelsie!
Kelsie says
Next time I make this I’ll send you some! You have a great weekend, too 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Lynn's Sweets and Treats says
I love fudge you can make without using a candy thermometer! And I understand your love for graham crackers!! They are amazing on their own or in fudge like this! Yum!! Have a great weekend! Xoxo 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you Kelly! You have a great weekend, too!
Sheena says
Hello
Can the jar of marshmallow creme be replaced with marshmallows? If so, how much?
This just looks amazing!
Kelsie says
Hmmmm. That’s a good question–I haven’t tried it so I can’t say one way or the other. But I googled around a bit and it sounds like people have done it with success; here is a link: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf65613130.tip.html If you go that route you’ll have to let me know how it turns out! Have a great weekend, Sheena!
Emma @ Lights, Camera, BAKE! says
Yum, these look amazing! I love how easy these are and although we don’t have Graham Crackers in New Zealand (we substitute with digestive biscuits), I have the same hate for chipped crackers! Not that that matters when they’re crushed in a fudge 🙂
Kelsie says
Haha! I’m glad I’m not the only one :). Thank you Emma!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen says
We didn’t have any graham crackers when I was a kid, so I’ve tried them relatively recently, already living in Canada. Cannot say this is my favorite treat, but I grab a few crackers once in a while. And you know what? The same story with the name. Somehow, if you think of graham crackers as the crackers (not cookies), your guilty feeling isn’t that harsh. Moreover, when you eat crackers, it sounds like you consume less calories, fats, and sugars haha. This fudge looks amazing, Kelsie! Honestly, I want to learn how to make perfect old-fashioned fudge with real cream and thermometer being involved, but unfortunately all my previous attempts haven’t been really successful. So if you know a nice recipe which won’t let me down, please share;)
Kelsie says
I’m going to try to pin down a no-fail old-fashioned fudge this year for sure. Nothing beats it! But it can be so tricky can’t it? Thank you Ben! Have a great weekend!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
These look delicious! And incredibly addictive – I love graham CRACKERS too! They’re definitely more cracker than cookie, right!? All the sprinkles!!
Kelsie says
Thank you Katherine! ALL THE SPRINKLES! Forever and ever!
Mary Ann @ thebeachhousekitchen says
This looks soooo fun Kelsie! AND so addictive! Can’t wait to try!
Kelsie says
Thank you Mary Ann! Have a great weekend!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
These look so fun and festive!! I’m all for no candy thermometer! Yah!! My bosss and I will be baking lots and lots of treats for all the various departments we work with at Christmas (I can’t believe that I’m thinking about Christmas in the middle of August) and this fudge would be perfect! I know that will be a big hit! Pinning!
Kelsie says
Thank you Thao! I’m already thinking about Christmas too. The life of a baker, right? Haha! Happy almost-Friday!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
OMG, my husband has a serious addiction to graham crackers! For realsies, we have a brand new, yet 3/4ths eaten box of them in the pantry. I’m sure he will polish the rest of them off tonight. Lol. Aaaand, did you know I’m allergic to cocoa? Which means I can’t have regular chocolate, but I CAN have white chocolate! So I feel like you made this fudge JUST FOR ME! I mean, you totally knew I had graham crackers in the pantry! And you SO knew about my allergy! AND you MOST DEF knew I LOVE sprinkles!!! So then you put all that together and just KNEW I need some dreamy fudge in my life… right?!? RIGHT! I am SOOOO doing this! Pinned! Cheers! <3
Kelsie says
I’m so glad I could finally post something you can eat. I actually feel bad when I post chocolate knowing you can’t have it :(. You DEFINITELY need some fudge in your life, girl! Have a fantastic, sprinkle-filled weekend!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Okay, okay! You just keep providing me with ideas for tailgate desserts! I can imagine blue and orange sprinkles (GO ORANGE!) in this super-fun treat! Fudge is such a wonderful thing! Especially when graham crackers get involved! Pinned!
Kelsie says
I LOVE the thought that my recipes could fuel some ‘Cuse fans to cheer extra hard. GO ORANGE! Thank you Annie!
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries says
Your mum sounds lovely – so nice of her to always have a box of your favourite crackers waiting for you 🙂 Your funfetti crackers look so cute. Have a fantastic weekend, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
She’s the best :). Thank you Miriam! You too!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
Now you have me thinking o graham cracker cookies so thanks a lot of that, lol 😉 This looks super fun to make (and, of course, eat)! Love that there’s no thermometer required too! What is it about sprinkles that makes food extra special? My niece would love this! Cheers to a great weekend, Kelsie!
Kelsie says
Sorry :). I know! Sprinkles make everything even more fun. Have a great weekend, Dawn!
David | Spiced says
So I have to know, Kelsie…was it pure torture having to crush up the graham crackers for this recipe? Like did each break of the cracker just rip out a little bit of your soul? I hope not. But I get it. Broken graham crackers are for the birds! …or the fudge. Seriously, though, this is such a fun and unique idea. I’m all about funfetti, and this fudge needs to make a surprise appearance in my kitchen rather soon. 🙂
Kelsie says
I can’t even tell you how hard it was to crumble those crackers :). I chose sheets that were already missing corners, haha! Thank you David! Have a great weekend!
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
Woohoo!! This is clearly the most fun fudge recipe I have come across in ages!! Pretty sprinkles, creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy graham crackers!! Yumminess in each bite 🙂
Kelsie says
Thank you so much, Deepika! Have a great weekend, my friend!