Description
Indulge in the festive charm of our Easy Peppermint Fudge Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for holiday gatherings. This creamy, chocolatey fudge is infused with refreshing peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes, creating a vibrant dessert that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Whether you’re preparing it as a sweet gift or enjoying it at home, this fudge is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- For the white chocolate variation: 2 cups white chocolate chips
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Peppermint crème de menthe liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt sweetened condensed milk and semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes for added texture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set before cutting into squares.
- For the white chocolate variation, repeat steps using white chocolate chips and add green food coloring if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to mix in nuts or other toppings for added texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.