Christmas Fudge
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Christmas Fudge
Description
Christmas Fudge is a sweet confection made by melting white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and butter for extra creaminess. Peppermint extract adds a refreshing flavor that complements the sweetness. The fudge is separated into portions and colored with red and green food coloring to produce festive swirls, adding a seasonal visual appeal. Carefully warming the mixture in the microwave while stirring prevents the chocolate from seizing. The fudge is then poured into a lined pan and decorated with optional holiday sprinkles, creating a colorful and soft treat.
The peppermint flavor gives the fudge a bright taste ideal for winter holidays, contrasting the dense, creamy texture. It can be cut into squares and served as a festive dessert or shared as a holiday gift. The red and green swirls make it suitable for Christmas presentations.
Store this fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness. You can substitute peppermint extract with mint or vanilla extracts or change the food coloring to fit other holidays. Using a double boiler instead of microwaving is an alternative melting method, but ensure no water touches the chocolate mixture to avoid seizing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon green food coloring
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch square pan completely with parchment paper, covering the bottom and all sides completely
- In a large microwave safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and peppermint extract.
- Microwave for 30 seconds. Then stir and then heat for an additional 30 seconds and stir again.
- Repeat with one or two more 30 second-intervals, stirring in between eat interval until the chocolate chips have melted. The chips will continue to melt as you stir them. Be very careful not to over heat the chips or they will seize and harden.
- Place ½ cup of fudge mixture in a small bowl and add a 3-4 drops of red food coloring and stir well to combine. It will be thick so stir as quick as you can. Add more food coloring to reach your desired color.
- Place another ½ cup of the fudge mixture into a separate small bowl and add a 2-3 drops of green food coloring and stir to combine well. Add more food coloring to reach your desired color.
- Using a spoon, spread dollops, of each of the colors, all around the prepared pan .
- After all of the fudge is in the pan, and swirl it gently with a spoon or butter knife to create the swirls throughout.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Place the fudge in the refrigerator and for at least 2 hours to set completely.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan by the parchment paper and cut into desired sizes with a sharp knife. For clean cuts, wipe the knife with a paper towel after each cut.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Peppermint extract can be swapped for mint or vanilla extract to vary flavors.
- Changing food coloring lets you customize this fudge for different holidays like Valentine's Day or Easter.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips and add festive sprinkles as desired.
- Butter adds creaminess but can be omitted if preferred.
- Melt using a double boiler if preferred, but avoid water or steam contact with the chocolate to prevent seizing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1½ inch square | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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