Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect holiday dessert for gift-giving and serving! A rich chocolate layer is topped with candy cane studded white chocolate making this an easy to make dessert and the perfect foodie gift!
Fudge Recipe
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Everyone loves receiving a foodie gift for the holidays especially when you made it with love for them. Gifts from the heart always mean the most and taking the time to make Candy Cane Fudge will show how much you care. So easy to make, all you need is a microwave and just six ingredients!
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Sweetened condensed milk mixes with bittersweet chocolate for a rich chocolate layer that compliments a top layer of sweetened condensed milk with white chocolate chips that’s adorned with bits of green and red candy cane and enhanced with a few drops of peppermint extract. That’s it! This easy peppermint fudge recipe will be quickly become a holiday favorite. Pick up some pretty holiday tins and you’re all set with an edible gift that’s thoughtful, delicious, beautiful and from the heart all in one! Everyone will be looking forward to your Christmas fudge gift!
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Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect holiday dessert for gift-giving and serving! A rich chocolate layer is topped with candy cane studded white chocolate making this an easy to make dessert and the perfect foodie gift!
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 1 bag (10 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 bag (12 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 6 (6-inch long) red and green candy canes, crushed, 1/2 cup, divided
- 1/8 tsp. pure peppermint extract
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Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
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In microwave-safe bowl combine 1 can sweetened condensed milk and bittersweet chocolate chips. Microwave 1 minute at half power and then in 10 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and melted . Spread in prepared pan.
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Set aside 3 Tablespoons of crushed candy cane. In another microwave-safe bowl combine 1 can sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips. Microwave 1 minute at half power and then in 10 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and melted. Stir remaining candy canes into white chocolate mixture. Stir in peppermint extract. Carefully spread over chocolate layer. Sprinkle with reserved 3 Tablespoons crushed candy cane gently pressing into top of fudge.
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Refrigerate until set, about 8 hours. Cut into 36 pieces.
To pack fudge for gift giving, separate layers of fudge with wax or parchment paper. Keep refrigerated.
Two of my fav things combined…peppermint and chocolate….what’s not to love. This looks decadent and I really shouldn’t considering my blood sugar but I this needs to be made at my house…stat!!!
Gwynn, this looks delicious! I want to take my finger and swirl it through this creamy peppermint frosting then make my way to the fudge! I can’t wait to make this recipe. Yum!
Oh my goodness that looks delicious! Who wouldn’t love to be on the receiving end of that gift!
So very festive! Candy Cane Fudge would be perfect for teacher gifts!
I LOVE Fudge and this recipe looks so yummy. I love reading your blog but I’ve gained 5 lbs. just reading your Reindeer Recipes post. Happy Holidays.
These are so beautiful! I love the addition of the green candy cane too. Super festive. These would make a beautiful addition to a cookie tray. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays Sweetie!