Enjoy the perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and festive peppermint in this mouthwatering White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge recipe. A holiday treat that's irresistibly delicious and simple to make!
If you have never made homemade fudge, this if your sign! It's so easy to make and perfect to enjoy throughout the holiday season! This fudge is so easy to make because you do not need a candy thermometer, so it's perfect for newbies!
Peanut butter fudge, hot cocoa fudge, and Christmas fudge are some more easy fudge recipes that you and your family will love! I love making festive recipes with my kids too! This is a great recipe that they will enjoy helping with!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You only need 3 simple ingredients! That's it! The best part of this recipe is that you only need 3 ingredients and you'll have a festive fudge that everyone will love! It's one of the easiest fudge recipes out there!
- It can be made ahead of time! This fudge is perfect to make up to a week ahead of time and keep it in an airtight container. You can give this great recipe to friends and family as a homemade gift or keep it for yourself and your guests during the holidays.
- It's an easy recipe! This is the easiest fudge recipe you will find! It's pretty foolproof. It's a great way to get your kids in the kitchen too. They can help sprinkle the candy canes over the fudge or can use a rolling pin and crush the candy canes!
Ingredients in White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
- White chocolate chips. You'll need one bag of white chocolate chips. You can find white chocolate baking chips in the grocery store in the baking aisle.
- Sweetened condensed milk. One can is all you need. Make sure it is sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk. They are two very different things.
- Candy canes. One pack of twelve large candy canes. When it's that time of year, you can usually find candy canes everywhere!
See printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- To give this even more peppermint flavor, use one teaspoon of peppermint extract to increase the flavor.
- Change the chocolate chips! Use dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a chocolate fudge. You can swirl the melted white chocolate into the fudge too for a fun twist!
- If you can't find candy canes, crush up peppermint candy. You'll want 1 ½ cups of crushed candy canes or crushed peppermint candies.
- Sprinkle festive M&Ms, crushed up peppermint bark, or colorful sprinkles on top of the fudge for an even more fun and festive fudge!
Step by Step Instructions
Tips and Tricks
- Keep the double boiler on medium low to medium heat. Anything higher and you run the risk of burning the white chocolate. White chocolate is high in cocoa butter so it tends to burn quite easily.
- Make sure you line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. If you do not, it's likely that the fudge will stick to the square pan and you won't be able to get it out of the pan.
- Let the fudge cool completely for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best. Do not attempt to cut the fudge before it is completely cooled or it will be too sticky and won't cut well.
How To Store White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Keep leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you keep it on the counter in an airtight container, it will stay fresh for about 1 week. You can just take that container to a holiday party and share it with friends and family!
This fudge can be frozen too! Place the cooled and set fudge in an airtight container that is freezer safe. Freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost it on the counter until it comes to room temperature and sure. You can also defrost it in the refrigerator.
Recipe FAQs
Yes you can make this microwave fudge instead. Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted. Add the sweetened condensed milk and crushed candy canes and mix well.
Make sure that you are giving it enough time in the refrigerator before you try to cut it. It will be very hot and needs to cool down completely before it can be cut into.
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📖 Recipe
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 bag White Chocolate Chips 12 ounce bag
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 Ounce Can
- 12 Candy Canes
Instructions
- Place the candy canes in a large Ziploc bag. With a rolling pin, crush the candy canes. Set that aside. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make a double boiler on the stove top by adding an inch of water to a medium saucepan. Top it with a large bowl. Add the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to the bowl. Continuously mix until the mixture is melted. Do not walk away or the mixture may burn.
- Add all the candy canes but ½ cup to the mixture. Turn off the stove and mix well.
- Pour the melted white chocolate fudge into the prepared square baking dish.
- Sprinkle the rest of the candy canes to the top of the fudge. Cover the fudge with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, overnight is best. When it is solid, cut the fudge into small pieces, and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep the double boiler on medium low to medium heat. Anything higher and you run the risk of burning the white chocolate. White chocolate is high in cocoa butter so it tends to burn quite easily.
- Make sure you line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. If you do not, it's likely that the fudge will stick to the square pan and you won't be able to get it out of the pan.
- Let the fudge cool completely for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best. Do not attempt to cut the fudge before it is completely cooled or it will be too sticky and won't cut well.
Robin Thompson says
When you say White chocolate chips, do you mean white baking chips or actual white chocolate chips made with cocoa butter?
Lynn Polito says
Baking chips. Thanks for asking! I'll note that in the recipe too!