Description
Delectable peppermint fudge delights dessert enthusiasts with its creamy chocolate base and refreshing mint notes. Rich seasonal treat invites winter celebration while satisfying sweet cravings with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over edges for easy removal.
- Chocolate Layer: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Mix in vanilla and half the peppermint extract, then spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Chilling Base: Refrigerate the chocolate layer while preparing the white chocolate topping.
- White Chocolate Layer: Melt white chocolate chips with remaining condensed milk until creamy. Stir in remaining peppermint extract and half of the crushed candy canes.
- Layering: Pour white chocolate mixture over the chilled chocolate base, ensuring even coverage.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes across the surface for a festive appearance.
- Setting: Refrigerate the fudge for approximately two hours until completely firm.
- Serving: Remove from pan using parchment paper edges and slice into delicate squares, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy texture without seizure or graininess.
- Extract Balance Critical: Add peppermint extract gradually and taste, as intensity varies between brands; start with less to avoid overwhelming the delicate chocolate flavors.
- Layering Technique: Ensure chocolate base is slightly chilled before adding white chocolate layer to create clean, distinct color separation and prevent unintended blending.
- Candy Cane Crunch Control: Crush candy canes to varied sizes – some fine powder for color, some larger pieces for texture – creating visual and sensory interest in each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg