Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Fudge Base
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 dash salt
For the Peppermint Layer
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 1/4 cup candy canes, crushed, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the fudge later. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk for the chocolate fudge base.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until it is fully melted and smooth. This should take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Stir 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and a dash of salt into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour about three-fourths of the chocolate fudge base into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a separate microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk for the peppermint layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Microwave the white chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until it is fully melted and smooth. This should take approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 2 drops of red food coloring to the melted white chocolate mixture. Stir until the color is uniform and a vibrant pink.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Add clumps of the pink peppermint layer onto the chocolate fudge base in the pan. Dollop the remaining one-fourth of the chocolate fudge base on top of the pink peppermint layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the chocolate and peppermint layers together to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Generously sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the swirled fudge.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Place the fudge in the refrigerator to cool and set for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
⏱️ 120 min
- 13
Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into desired squares.
⏱️ 2 min
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Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Fudge Base
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 dash salt
For the Peppermint Layer
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 drops red food coloring
- 1/4 cup candy canes, crushed, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the fudge later. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon of butter, and the 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk for the chocolate fudge base.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Microwave the chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until it is fully melted and smooth. This should take approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Stir 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and a dash of salt into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour about three-fourths of the chocolate fudge base into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a separate microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine the white chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 1/3 cup of sweetened condensed milk for the peppermint layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Microwave the white chocolate mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until it is fully melted and smooth. This should take approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 2 drops of red food coloring to the melted white chocolate mixture. Stir until the color is uniform and a vibrant pink.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Add clumps of the pink peppermint layer onto the chocolate fudge base in the pan. Dollop the remaining one-fourth of the chocolate fudge base on top of the pink peppermint layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the chocolate and peppermint layers together to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Generously sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the swirled fudge.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Place the fudge in the refrigerator to cool and set for 2 to 3 hours, or until firm.
⏱️ 120 min - 13
Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into desired squares.
⏱️ 2 min