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 perfect seasonal treat. This easy recipe is ideal for Christmas dessert trays, homemade food gifts, holiday parties, and winter gatherings. With its refreshing peppermint flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this no-bake fudge is one of the best quick dessert ideas for the holiday season. Whether you need easy Christmas candy recipes, sweet snack ideas, or simple holiday desserts, this White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge delivers bakery-style results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
3 cups white chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra paper hanging over the edges for easy removal later.
2. Crush the peppermint candies into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor and set them aside.
3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
4. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes fully melted, smooth, and creamy.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
6. Fold the crushed peppermint candies gently into the fudge mixture.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
8. Sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies across the top for decoration.
9. Refrigerate the fudge for 2 to 3 hours or until fully firm.
10. Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares using a sharp knife.
11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
Use high-quality white chocolate for the smoothest and creamiest texture.
Melt the chocolate mixture slowly over low heat to prevent grainy or burnt fudge.
Chill the fudge completely before slicing for clean and even squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg