Peppermint Swirl Fudge (Printable)

Creamy white chocolate fudge swirled with vibrant peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ White Chocolate Base

01 - 2 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Peppermint Swirl

04 - ½ tsp peppermint extract
05 - Red gel food coloring

→ Decoration

06 - ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in the peppermint extract until well incorporated.
04 - Pour approximately three-quarters of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom.
05 - Add a few drops of red gel food coloring to the remaining fudge mixture in the saucepan. Stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red fudge mixture over the white layer in the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together, creating a marbled pattern without over-mixing.
07 - Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface of the swirled fudge. Gently press the candies into the fudge to ensure they adhere properly.
08 - Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until completely firm and set throughout.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into 25 equal-sized squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The swirl looks stunning but takes literally minutes to create, so you get maximum wow with minimum stress
  • White chocolate and peppermint taste like the holidays in every single bite
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents the chocolate from seizing and becoming grainy
  • Work quickly once you add the food coloring since the fudge starts setting up fast
03 -
  • Warm your knife under hot water and dry it between cuts for perfectly smooth edges
  • Rotate the pan while swirling to create different patterns that look unique every time

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