Description
Homemade Christmas Fudge brings festive cheer with classic chocolate richness and holiday nostalgia. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make this sweet treat perfect for seasonal celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (525 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ¼ cup red and green sprinkles
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over edges for easy removal. Lightly grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes a smooth, glossy liquid. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Setting Process: Pour the molten chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread uniformly and eliminate air bubbles. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the fudge firms up completely and develops a rich, creamy consistency.
- Serving: Lift the fudge block from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into precise squares using a knife warmed under hot water to ensure clean, sharp cuts.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Strategically: Spray parchment paper lightly with cooking spray to ensure effortless fudge removal and clean cutting.
- Master Chocolate Melting Technique: Use low, gentle heat while stirring constantly to create a smooth, glossy chocolate base without burning or separating ingredients.
- Control Cooling Process: Stir mixture periodically during cooling to maintain silky texture and prevent ingredient separation, ensuring professional-quality fudge.
- Slice Like a Pro: Warm knife under hot water before cutting to achieve clean, precise squares without crumbling or jagged edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 223
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg