Bleeding PB&J Brains - Peanut Butter Fudge & Jelly Filled Candy Brains

Step 1

Pour white and pink candy melts into a microwave safe bowl.

Step 2

Heat for three 30 second increments on high power, stirring well after each.

Step 3

If needed heat for 10 second increments on high power, stirring after each until melted.

Step 4

Spoon 1 tablespoon of candy coating into each brain cavity reserving the remaining candy to top off the brains once filled.

Step 5

Brush the candy around the entire interior of the mold.

Step 6

Freeze for 3-5 minutes just until the candy hardens.

Step 7

Stir the preserves until very runny, adding a drop or so of water if needed.

Step 8

If needed, you can warm your jelly, just be sure it's only slightly warm when you pour it into the brain.

Step 9

Spoon 1 tablespoon into each brain.

Step 10

Combine the 4 ounces of white candy melts with the peanut butter chips in a microwave safe bowl.

Step 11

Heat on high power for two 30 second increments, stirring after each.

Step 12

Heat for 15 second increments on high power, stirring after each until melted.

Step 13

Stir in the peanut butter.

Step 14

Allow the fudge to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 15

Pour a heaping tablespoonful into each brain on top of the jelly, filling to 1/8th of an inch from the edge of the mold.

Step 16

Freeze the brains for 10 minutes.

Step 17

Remove and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 18

Re-heat the pinkish candy coating in the microwave for 10 second bursts at high power, stirring after each until melted.

Step 19

Spoon about a teaspoon of the candy coating on top of each brain, over the peanut butter fudge layer.

Step 20

Smooth it out by gently tapping the mold on the table.

Step 21

Wipe off any candy coating on the top edge of the brain mold.

Step 22

Freeze for about 5 minutes until the candy hardens.

Step 23

Remove from freezer and un-mold by peeling away the silicone mold from the brains.