Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a rich, creamy, and festive holiday dessert that combines smooth white chocolate with crunchy peppermint candy pieces for the ultimate Christmas treat. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday dessert platters, homemade food gifts, quick holiday snacks, Christmas party desserts, and simple winter candy ideas. With only a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this no-fail fudge recipe delivers beautiful bakery-style results that everyone loves during the holiday season.
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1/4 cup white chocolate chips for topping
2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles optional
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. Crush the candy canes into small pieces and set aside.
3. Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a saucepan over low heat.
4. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes completely melted and smooth.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
6. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes, extra white chocolate chips, and optional sprinkles over the top.
8. Refrigerate the fudge for 2 to 3 hours or until fully firm.
9. Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
10. Serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
Notes
Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest and creamiest fudge texture.
Do not overheat the white chocolate because it can burn very quickly.
For cleaner slices, chill the fudge completely and wipe the knife clean between cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg