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Candy Cane Fudge

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: About 25 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake, chill
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy white chocolate fudge studded with crushed candy canes for a festive peppermint crunch, perfect for gifting or serving at holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 medium candy canes, crushed (about 3/4 to 1 cup)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 3 cups white chocolate chips, 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Pour the melted white chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Evenly sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top, gently pressing some pieces into the surface so they adhere as the fudge sets.
  6. Finishing Touches: Let the fudge cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best texture.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Trim edges if desired and cut into approximately 25 squares using a sharp knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

Notes

  • Use high-quality white chocolate for the creamiest texture.
  • Crush candy canes into small chunks rather than dust to retain crunch.
  • Line the pan with parchment for easy removal and clean edges.
  • Chill fully before slicing to get neat squares.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 28 g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

Find it online: https://www.cookingflash.com/candy-cane-fudge/