Peppermint Swirl Fudge (Printer-friendly)

Creamy white chocolate swirled with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the peppermint extract until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Pour about three-quarters of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
05 - Add a few drops of red gel food coloring to the remaining mixture in the saucepan. Stir thoroughly until the color is uniform and vibrant.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red fudge mixture over the white layer in the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together, creating a marbled pattern without overmixing.
07 - Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface of the swirled fudge. Gently press them into the mixture to ensure they adhere.
08 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely firm and set throughout.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into 25 equal squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The marble pattern makes you look like a professional chocolatier with minimal effort
  • One batch yields 25 pieces, perfect for holiday gifting or office treat platters
02 -
  • Work quickly once you add the food coloring, as the fudge begins to set rapidly and swirling becomes difficult
  • Never increase the heat to speed up melting, white chocolate seizes and turns grainy with even a hint of too much heat
03 -
  • Purchase fresh peppermint extract each holiday season as older bottles lose potency
  • Crush candy canes inside a sealed zip top bag to contain the sticky mint dust

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