Description
This festive Christmas fudge recipe features smooth white chocolate infused with peppermint extract and swirled with vibrant red and green colors, topped with optional holiday sprinkles. It's an easy no-bake treat that sets in the refrigerator and makes a perfect sweet gift or holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Coloring and Topping
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan completely with parchment paper, covering the bottom and all sides to ensure easy removal of fudge later.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and peppermint extract together for melting.
- Microwave Mixture: Heat the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds, then stir; repeat heating for additional 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the chips are fully melted but not overheated to avoid seizing.
- Color Portions: Place ½ cup of the fudge mixture in a small bowl, add 3-4 drops of red food coloring, and stir quickly to combine. In a separate small bowl, add 2-3 drops of green food coloring to another ½ cup of fudge mixture and stir well until the color is vivid.
- Distribute Colored Fudge: Spoon dollops of the red and green fudge mixtures evenly around the prepared pan.
- Swirl Fudge Colors: Using a spoon or butter knife, gently swirl the dollops throughout the fudge to create festive patterns.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle the top with holiday sprinkles if desired for extra decoration and crunch.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours to allow it to set completely.
- Cut and Serve: Lift the fudge out of the pan by the parchment paper and cut into 16 pieces using a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat slices.
Notes
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Substitute peppermint extract with mint or vanilla extract for a different flavor profile.
- Top fudge with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies as an alternative decoration.
- Adjust food coloring to create themed colors for other holidays like Valentine’s Day, Easter, or the Fourth of July.
- This recipe works well with milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white chocolate for variety.
- Butter adds creaminess but can be omitted if preferred.
- A double boiler can be used for melting but avoid any moisture entering the mixture to prevent seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
