Peppermint Crunch White Chocolate Fudge
Peppermint Crunch White Chocolate Fudge is a festive, creamy holiday treat made with rich white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candies for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (510g) white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Quickly pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top and gently press them in.
- Let the fudge cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Once firm, lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the creamiest texture.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a festive twist, add a few drops of red food coloring and swirl before setting.
- Be careful not to overheat the white chocolate to avoid seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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