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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! #fudge #homemade #homemadefudge #candycane #peppermint #easyrecipe #Christmas #foodgift #swirlsofflavor
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Candy Cane Fudge

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time8 hours
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy cane fudge, fudge, white chocolate peppermint fudge
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Line an 8-inch x 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or tin foil leaving a 2-inch overhang. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 8 hours. Cut into 36 pieces.

Notes

To pack fudge for gift giving, separate layers of fudge with wax or parchment paper. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg