Red Velvet Fudge

Im starting to think ahead to Valentines Day which is in a couple of weeks.This two bite mouthwatering M&M's® Red Velvet Fudge is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family. Thank you Self Proclaimed Foodie

Fudge:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips (11 ounce bag)
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon liquid red food gel
• 9.9 ounce package M&M's® Red Velvet

Frosting:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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• Line 8x8 pan parchment paper or aluminum foil
• In a bowl over a saucepan with boiling water melt the white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring occasionally. 
• This may take 5-10 minutes. 
• Add the red food gel and stir until fully combined.
• Pour half of the fudge into prepared pan
• Top with a third to a half of the M&M's® Red Velvet candies
• Pour remaining fudge on top. 
• Store in refrigerator while you make the cream cheese frosting.
• Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter a mixer. 
• Add confectioners sugar and vanilla bean and beat on high speed until light and fluffy
• Scrape sides and bottom to ensure thorough mixing.
• Spread the cream cheese frosting on top of your red velvet fudge. 
• Top with remaining M&M's® Red Velvet candies. 
• Refrigerate at least one hour until fudge is firm and frosting has firmed up 
• Remove fudge from pan and set on cutting board. 
• The best method to cut the fudge is to use a large, sharp, hot knife. 
• Boil some water and put it in a tall glass that fits your knife. 
• Submerge the knife to get it hot, wipe off with a paper towel and cut
• Repeat.