Peppermint Swirl White Chocolate Fudge (Print Version)
Creamy white chocolate swirled with peppermint and topped with crushed candies for a festive holiday dessert.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ White Chocolate Base
01 - 2 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Peppermint Swirl
04 - ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - Red gel food coloring
→ Decoration
06 - ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract.
04 - Pour about three-quarters of the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Add red gel food coloring to the remaining mixture and stir until evenly colored.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red mixture over the white layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together for a marbled effect.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface, gently pressing them in.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This fudge comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
- The swirl pattern looks fancy but requires zero artistic skills to achieve
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- Low and slow heat prevents the chocolate from seizing and becoming grainy
- Work quickly once you add the food coloring because the fudge starts setting as it cools
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- If your fudge feels too soft, let it chill longer rather than cutting it too early
- Crush your candy canes inside a zippered bag to contain the minty dust