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Confession: I am not a big fan of chocolate. In fact, I kind of don’t much care for it at all. But I do, however, love peppermint. And I love making chocolate goodies for my friends and family. And what more perfect holiday treat than crafting the perfect-for-gifting and perfect-for-eating delicious holiday Peppermint Fudge Recipe!?
Why fudge?
When I said I’m not a fan of chocolate, I mean that in the candy bar and peanut butter cup kind of way. If I eat sugar, it’s the candied variety. You know — red licorice, sweet tarts, and all that jazz. But when my husband and I first started dating we had a chocolate tasting with a local chocolatier. She emigrated from Croatia to the United States in the late 1980s and brought all of her expertise on specialty chocolate and candy making with her. Because of her, I became a fudge convert.
Fudge isn’t just chocolate. It’s sugar, butter, milk, and chocolate combined to make the most perfect texture. Also? Peppermint is the most beloved flavor in all of Christmas. Heck! I wish peppermint would be a year-round staple in all desserts. In fact, I’m about to petition for Peppermint Ice Cream year round! Who’s with me?!
What you’ll need to make Peppermint Fudge
For The Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoon of vanilla
For The Peppermint Layer
- 2 cups of pink melting chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
For The Topping (optional)
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini chocolate chips
Other than these ingredients, this recipe is basically easy peasy. There is no candy thermometer, no special gadgets (like my beloved Instant Pot). Just simple, no fuss, no nonsense ingredients and delicious Peppermint Fudge!
How to make Peppermint Fudge
Peppermint Fudge
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla
Peppermint Layer
- 2 cups pink melting chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
- 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Topping (optional, but recommended)
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chocolate layer. Combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat. When the chocolate chips are almost melted, keep stirring them so they finish melting. You don’t want to overheat the mixture.
Add in the vanilla and stir. Pour into an 8x8 inch pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
Combine the pink melting chocolate along with the sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave and stir.
Continue the process until chocolate is almost entirely melted, then keep stirring. Once melted, add in the peppermint extract and vanilla and mix again.
Pour over chocolate layer.
Sprinkle crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips on top.
Let the fudge set up for 3-6 hours at room temperature or 2-3 hours in the fridge.
Notes
- The semi-sweet chocolate layer will be pretty thick. This is totally normal.
- The pink layer is going to be fairly thin and runny but will set up as it sits.
- Feel free to swap out the pink candy melts for any other color or simply use white chocolate chips.
- You can add chopped candy can to the fudge mixture if you want.
PIN FOR LATER
This looks absolutely divine! I pinned for later!!!
Haha I’m with you with the petition. 😜
This recipe looks AMAZING! I’ll have to definitely give it a try over the coming weeks to taste it myself.
I love how Christmassy it looks! I love peppermint and fudge! Adding this to my holiday bakes!
Wow! This looks delicious! I have to try it 🙂