Peppermint Swirl Fudge (Printable Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ White Chocolate Base

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

→ Peppermint Swirl

04 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
05 - Red gel food coloring

→ Decoration

06 - 1/4 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.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peppermint extract.
04 - Pour about three-quarters of the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - To the remaining mixture, add a few drops of red gel food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red mixture over the white layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together to create a marbled effect.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface, gently pressing them in.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, almost like eating a cloud infused with chocolate and mint
  • Swirling the colors feels like playing with your food but the result looks bakery professional
  • One batch makes enough to satisfy a crowd while keeping enough back for midnight snacking
02 -
  • Low and slow heating prevents the chocolate from seizing, which turns silky fudge into grainy disappointment
  • Once you add the red coloring, work fast since the colored portion will start setting more quickly
  • Gel food coloring is non negotiable here, as liquid dye would make your fudge texture too soft
03 -
  • Warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between every few cuts for the cleanest slices
  • If your fudge feels too soft to cut cleanly, freeze it for 15 minutes before slicing

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