Easy No-Bake White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Make creamy, festive peppermint fudge using white chocolate and condensed milk. This no-bake recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for holiday gifting or serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 min
- Yield: About 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. This usually takes 1 to 2 minutes total. Do not overheat.
- Stir in the peppermint extract and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in the 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the top evenly with extra crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 3 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into small squares before serving.
Notes
- For a layered look, you can melt a small amount of semi-sweet chocolate separately, swirl it into the white fudge base before chilling, and then top with crushed candy canes.
- If you are planning holiday treats, consider how this recipe fits into your overall meal planning for easy entertaining.
- This fudge stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg