Description
Seasonal magic unfolds with this delightful Christmas Fudge, blending rich chocolate and festive cheer. Sweet memories melt together, inviting you to savor holiday happiness in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Festive Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy removal, and lightly grease the paper to prevent sticking.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in the glass bowl, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth at low-medium heat (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the melted mixture from heat and quickly incorporate vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt, stirring until fully integrated.
- Gently fold in crushed candy canes, chopped pecans, and red and green sprinkles, distributing evenly throughout the fudge mixture.
- Pour the festive mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the fudge for 2-3 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge out of the pan and place on a cutting board.
- Slice into small squares, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper.
Notes
- Prevent candy cane bleeding by adding crushed candy canes just before setting, ensuring vibrant red and green colors remain distinct and crisp.
- Swap pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts for different flavor profiles and to accommodate nut allergies.
- Use dairy-free white chocolate chips and coconut condensed milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the festive texture and taste.
- Clean knife with hot water between cuts to achieve perfectly smooth, professional-looking fudge squares without crumbling or jagged edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg