Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
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Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Description
This Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe melts together marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt over medium heat. The mixture is brought to a boil and cooked for five minutes with constant stirring, ensuring the right texture and consistency. Once removed from heat, a combination of milk and semisweet chocolate chips is stirred in until fully melted and smooth.
Peppermint and vanilla extracts add characteristic flavor, while crushed candy canes sprinkled on top provide peppermint crunch and a decorative finish. The fudge is poured into a foil-lined pan and chilled for about two hours until firm enough to cut into squares.
This fudge is dense yet creamy, delivering combined notes of chocolate and cool peppermint. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and is commonly packaged in small boxes for edible holiday gifts. The preparation requires precise cooking temperatures to achieve the classic fudge texture, making it a rewarding treat for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces marshmallow creme (1 jar)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter 4 tablespoons, unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup Peppermint candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 square pan with aluminium foil. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Add vanilla and peppermint extract and stir. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle crushed peppermint over fudge and gently press down to set. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.
Notes
- Package the fudge in small boxes to give as edible holiday gifts.
- The fudge will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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