Description
Creamy Candy Cane Fudge brings holiday cheer with its peppermint-infused chocolate base. Rich swirls of white and dark chocolate create a festive treat perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (50 g) crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal of the fudge.
- Melting: Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan, heating gently and stirring continuously until achieving a smooth, glossy texture.
- Flavoring: Remove from heat and fold in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Setting: Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Decorating: Sprinkle crushed candy canes across the top, lightly pressing them into the fudge to ensure they stick securely.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for approximately two hours, or until the fudge becomes completely firm and can be cleanly sliced.
- Serving: Extract the fudge using parchment paper handles, then cut into precise, bite-sized pieces ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Mind Melting Temperature: Slowly melt white chocolate and condensed milk over low heat to prevent burning or separating, which can ruin the smooth fudge texture.
- Balance Peppermint Intensity: Start with small amounts of peppermint extract and taste gradually to avoid overwhelming the delicate white chocolate flavor, ensuring a balanced minty experience.
- Crush Candy Canes Strategically: Use a rolling pin or food processor to create varied candy cane chunk sizes – some fine dust for color, some larger pieces for crunch, enhancing visual and textural appeal.
- Storage Secret: Store fudge in an airtight container between parchment layers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, preventing moisture absorption and maintaining its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg