Description
Festive christmas fudge blends traditional holiday flavors with creamy chocolate and seasonal spices. Rich textures and warm notes invite winter celebrations where hearty desserts connect family memories.
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for effortless fudge extraction.
- Chocolate Base: Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in the microwave, stirring meticulously between intervals to prevent burning, ensuring a silky-smooth consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk vanilla extract into the molten chocolate mixture, guaranteeing uniform flavor throughout the confection.
- Chocolate Setting: Pour the glossy mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a perfectly level surface.
- Festive Decoration: Sprinkle holiday-themed embellishments across the chocolate surface, gently pressing to secure them in the soft mixture.
- Chilling and Cutting: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until completely set, then extract the fudge using the parchment paper sling. Slice into precise, bite-sized pieces with a clean, sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts to maintain crisp edges.
Notes
- Prevent Scorching: Microwave chocolate mixture in short, 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each burst to avoid burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Achieve Perfect Consistency: Allow fudge to cool and set completely in refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, ensuring firm, clean-cut pieces that hold their shape.
- Customize Festive Flavor: Experiment with different extract variations like peppermint or almond to create unique holiday flavor profiles while maintaining the classic chocolate base.
- Clean Cutting Technique: Use a sharp, heated knife wiped clean between each slice to create professional-looking, precise fudge squares without ragged edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 183
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg