Peppermint Swirl White Chocolate Fudge (Print Version)
Creamy white chocolate and peppermint fudge with festive candy cane topping—ready in just 25 minutes plus chilling time.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal later.
02 - Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract until well incorporated.
04 - Pour approximately three-quarters of the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
05 - Add several drops of red gel food coloring to the remaining mixture. Stir until uniformly colored.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red mixture over the white layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the colors together, creating a marbled pattern.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly across the surface, pressing gently to adhere.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between fudge and truffle, the kind that makes you close your eyes while eating
- The swirl looks impressive but takes zero artistic skill to achieve
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents the chocolate from seizing and becoming grainy
- Work quickly once you add the coloring, the fudge starts setting fast
03 -
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the baking aisle
- Crush your candy canes inside a zip-top bag to contain the mess