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Creamy White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

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A quick and easy festive treat combining creamy white chocolate with refreshing peppermint and crunchy candy canes, perfect for holiday parties and gifting.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups white chocolate chips (about 510g)
  • 1 (14 oz/396g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (about 120g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Place 1 cup of candy canes or peppermint candies into a sturdy plastic bag and gently crush them using a rolling pin or heavy pan until you have a mix of fine bits and some larger chunks. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 3 cups white chocolate chips, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter. Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula to melt everything smoothly (about 5-7 minutes). Avoid high heat to prevent scorching or grainy texture.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
  5. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the crushed peppermint for topping. Gently fold the remaining crushed candy canes into the white chocolate mixture until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved crushed candy canes evenly over the top, pressing lightly so they stick.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is firm and set.
  8. Use the parchment overhang to lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into small squares using a sharp knife. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Keep heat low and stir constantly when melting white chocolate to prevent burning or graininess. Use good-quality white chocolate for best results. Chill fudge fully before cutting; if fudge is soft, chill longer. Cut fudge with a warm knife for clean edges. Store in airtight container refrigerated up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

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