Description
This creamy and festive Candy Cane Fudge combines smooth white chocolate with refreshing peppermint crunch. Perfect for the holidays, it’s easy to make, beautifully giftable, and full of sweet seasonal cheer.
Ingredients
- White Chocolate Chips: 3 cups
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1 can (14 oz)
- Peppermint Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Crushed Candy Canes: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: A small pinch
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang.
- Combine Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in peppermint extract and salt until glossy and well blended.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the fudge mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top and lightly press them in.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Lift the fudge from the pan, cut into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best texture.
- Chill overnight for clean, sharp cuts.
- Store between parchment layers to prevent sticking.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for make-ahead convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: candy cane fudge, peppermint fudge, white chocolate fudge, holiday fudge, Christmas dessert