Creamy Peppermint Christmas Fudge
This creamy peppermint Christmas fudge is a quick and easy festive treat, featuring smooth white chocolate, cool peppermint, and crunchy candy canes. Perfect for gifting, holiday parties, or a cozy night in, it’s a nostalgic dessert that brings holiday magic to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 36 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped high-quality white chocolate (about 15 oz)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for garnish)
- Optional: Red and green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on each side. Set aside.
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Set over low heat and stir constantly until the chocolate is almost fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat. Stir in peppermint extract and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Fold in crushed candy canes, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle extra crushed candy canes and optional sprinkles over the top while the fudge is still soft. Press lightly to help them stick.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) until firm. For faster setting, freeze for 45 minutes.
- Lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife, wiping the knife between cuts for clean slices.
Notes
Use low heat and stir constantly to prevent scorching the white chocolate. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut sweetened condensed milk and dairy-free white chocolate. For clean slices, use a hot, dry knife. Fudge can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1-inch squa
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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