Fudge will continue to be one of the best things created by man, to me at least. And, to make it even better, the vast amount of different fudges out there is astonishing. and, to add to it, this Easy Peppermint Fudge recipe is perfect just in time for Christmas.
This Peppermint fudge has a wonderful melt in your mouth texture. This recipe is so simple and easy to prepare, and you will have a fudge that tastes like it just came out of a candy store. This deliciously sweet, minty, and soft fudge will definitely become a favorite.
Do I Need to Refrigerate Fudge?
Depending on the fudge and what is in the ingredients determines whether or not it needs to be placed in the fridge. Storing in the fridge or freezer will help with a longer shelf life as well. Be sure to place your fudge into a sealed container.
Ingredients
- Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Permanent Layer
- 2 cups pink melting chocolate (or white chocolate chips)
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping (Layer)
- Crushed candy canes
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
Step 1: 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 8×8 inch pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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.
Easy Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Peppermint Layer
- 2 cups pink melting chocolate or white chocolate chips
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping (optional)
- 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 8×8 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.
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