Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with this easy-to-make Candy Cane Fudge. Creamy white chocolate combined with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of peppermint, topped with crushed candy canes, makes a perfect treat for Christmas gatherings or as a delightful gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
White Chocolate Fudge:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Prepare the Fudge: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add Flavors: Remove from heat, stir in peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Gently fold in half of the crushed candy canes.
- Set Fudge: Pour mixture into the pan, spread evenly, sprinkle remaining crushed candy canes on top, and press lightly. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for firmness. Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For a softer fudge, reduce the amount of white chocolate chips used.
- This fudge makes a great holiday gift when wrapped in festive packaging.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
