Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge – Quick, easy and delicious festive treat made with condensed milk, white chocolate and candy canes. A perfect fudge recipe for Christmas!

What is peppermint fudge?

Peppermint Fudge is a easy festive confection made with white chocolate, condensed milk, and candy canes. It is made by melting together condensed milk, white chocolate, peppermint extract and vanilla extract. Crushed candy canes are sprinkled on the top of the fudge to give a crunchy texture and festive touch.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Super quick and easy with just a few ingredients!

Perfect for the festive season and Christmas!

Makes a great edible gift!

Ingredients & Substitutions:

White Chocolate – Use a good quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture. You can use chocolate bar or chips in this recipe.

Condensed Milk – You can use homemade or store-bought sweetened condensed milk.

Candy Canes – Use freshly crushed candy canes or peppermint candies to infuse the mint flavor.

Peppermint Extract – If you don’t have it, consider using peppermint oil.

Vanilla Extract – It enhances the flavor of the fudge.

Salt – You just need a pinch of it.

Storage suggestions:

This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or two.

If you want to store it for longer period of time, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them before serving.

Serving suggestions:

It can be served as a sweet snack or dessert.

Include it as part of a dessert buffet during gatherings and holiday parties.

It makes a wonderful holiday gift.

Variations:

You can mix the crushed candy canes into the fudge instead of sprinkling them on top.

Swap white chocolate with dark chocolate or milk chocolate.

You can replace the traditional peppermint extract with any other mint extracts.

Add chopped pecans or almonds to the fudge to make it nutty and delicious.

you can also experiment with different flavors of candy canes.

Step by step instructions:

Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a pan.

Heat over on a low-medium flame and keep stirring constantly.

Let it cook until the chocolate is melted.

Turn off the flame and add salt, vanilla extract and peppermint extract.

Mix everything until well combined.

Line a square baking tin with parchment paper. Transfer the melted chocolate mixture to the lined tin.

Tap the tin to spread the mixture evenly.

Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the mixture.

Chill it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or until firm.

When it is firm, take it out of the pan. Cut the fudge into 1-inch squares.

Serve & enjoy!

White chocolate peppermint fudge recipe video below