Creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
A silky smooth, rich fudge delicately flavored with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes, perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (525 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes
- Optional: Red food coloring
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a medium saucepan, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter over low heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and the chocolate has completely melted, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in peppermint extract. Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired and swirl gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes evenly over the surface, pressing them lightly into the fudge.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into small squares or rectangles.
Notes
[‘Always melt the chocolate over low heat to avoid burning or seizing.’, ‘Use high-quality white chocolate with real cocoa butter for the best flavor.’, ‘Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal.’, ‘Crush candy canes carefully to achieve small, irregular pieces for texture.’, ‘If the chocolate mixture feels too thick while melting, add a splash of milk to loosen it.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 6
- Protein: 1
Keywords: white chocolate fudge, peppermint fudge, holiday dessert, easy fudge recipe, Christmas treat