Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge Recipe for Festive Holidays

Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge is an easy, no-fail holiday treat. Creamy and melt-in-your-mouth, this fudge blends white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk with bright peppermint for a dessert that tastes like Christmas.

No candy thermometer needed. This fudge is ideal for holiday gifts, cookie trays, and festive parties. Serve with a warm cup of hot cocoa.

Only 6 Ingredients

This recipe needs just a few quality ingredients.

• White chocolate chips – use a good-quality brand for the creamiest texture.
• Sweetened condensed milk – make sure it’s sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
• Butter – salted or unsalted will work.
• Peppermint extract – adds the classic mint flavor.
• Crushed candy canes or peppermints – crush in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin or heavy pan for the topping.

How To Make Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

This quick microwave fudge takes just minutes to prepare and a short time to set.

1. Prepare the pan. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
2. Combine ingredients. In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, salt, and peppermint extract.
3. Melt gently. Microwave 40 seconds, stir, then 30 seconds and stir. If needed, microwave an additional 15 seconds. Stir until smooth—avoid overheating.
4. Transfer and chill. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth the top with a spatula, sprinkle with crushed peppermints, and press lightly so they adhere. Let cool completely before cutting.

Recipe Tips

• Choose quality chocolate. Higher-quality white chocolate melts more evenly and gives a smoother finish.
• Melt slowly. Heat in short bursts and stir between intervals to prevent scorching or grainy texture.
• Allow time to set. Refrigerate for at least an hour so the fudge firms before slicing into squares.

How To Store Fudge

Cool completely before storing.

1. Room temperature. Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
2. Refrigerate. For longer storage or in warm kitchens, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
3. Freeze. Wrap pieces individually in plastic wrap and foil, freeze up to 3 months, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

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Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

Prep: 12 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Servings: 16

This creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge combines white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk with peppermint for a festive treat.

Equipment

• 8-inch square baking pan
• Parchment paper

Ingredients

• 2 (10-ounce) bags white chocolate chips
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup crushed candy canes or peppermints

Instructions

• Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If using foil, spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Place the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, salt, and peppermint extract in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave 40 seconds and stir. Microwave 30 seconds and stir. If still not fully melted, microwave an additional 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and be careful not to overheat.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
• Sprinkle crushed peppermints on top and press them in lightly so they stick.
• Let cool completely, then cut into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 298 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 37 g

Nutrition information is an approximation.