Description
Festive Christmas Fudge brings holiday cheer with its rich chocolate swirls and peppermint crunch. Smooth, creamy layers melt in your mouth, delivering sweet memories of seasonal celebrations that connect family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Holiday Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Finishing Touches:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the exposed sides.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Combine dark chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter in the bowl, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and fully melted at 110°F.
- Remove the chocolate base from heat and quickly incorporate vanilla extract and salt, mixing until fully integrated.
- Fold in chopped pecans, creating an even distribution throughout the melted chocolate mixture.
- Pour the chocolate blend into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes and holiday sprinkles across the top, gently pressing them into the fudge to ensure they adhere.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the fudge in a decorative pattern using a spoon or piping bag.
- Refrigerate the fudge for 2-3 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice into small squares on a cutting board.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper.
Notes
- Use top-quality dark chocolate chips for a rich, deep flavor that elevates the entire fudge experience.
- Maintain precise temperature control when melting chocolate to prevent seizing or burning, using a digital thermometer for accuracy.
- Customize the recipe by swapping pecans with alternative nuts like almonds or walnuts for different flavor profiles.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by using dairy-free chocolate and coconut condensed milk for a vegan-friendly version of this festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg