Save A luscious, creamy white chocolate fudge swirled with peppermint and topped with festive crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gifting or a quick sweet treat.
The first time I made this fudge was for a holiday party with my closest friends. It disappeared fast, and now it's my go-to recipe for edible gifts every December.
Ingredients
- White chocolate chips: 3 cups (510 g), high-quality
- Sweetened condensed milk: 1 (14 oz/397 g) can
- Peppermint extract: 1/2 teaspoon, pure
- Sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon, fine
- Peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies (crushed): 1/2 cup (about 6)
Instructions
- Prepare pan:
- Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper
- Melt chocolate:
- Combine white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth
- Add flavor:
- Stir in peppermint extract and sea salt until well incorporated
- Transfer & top:
- Pour mixture into prepared pan, smooth the top, then sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly and press gently
- Chill fudge:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm
- Cut & serve:
- Lift fudge out using the parchment overhang, cut into 16 squares, and serve
Save My kids love helping sprinkle the crushed candies on top. It has become a fun family tradition every winter.
Required Tools
You'll need an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan, parchment paper, microwave-safe mixing bowl, spatula, and knife for this recipe.
Allergen Information
This fudge contains dairy and may contain soy. Check the candy cane and white chocolate packaging for gluten content if serving someone gluten-free.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 34 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein.
Save If you want to impress guests or give a thoughtful food gift, this peppermint bark fudge delivers every time. Enjoy the taste of the holidays in every bite!
Kitchen Help
- → Can I use fresh mint instead of peppermint extract?
Fresh mint can provide a different flavor profile but will not blend as smoothly as peppermint extract. For a consistent minty taste, extract is preferred.
- → How should I store the white chocolate bark?
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it firm and fresh for up to two weeks.
- → Is it possible to melt the chocolate without a microwave?
Yes, use a double boiler on low heat, stirring gently until melted without overheating.
- → Can the crushed candy cane topping be substituted?
Yes, other crushed hard candies or nuts can be used for texture and flavor variations.
- → What is the best pan type for setting this bark?
An 8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper works well to easily lift and cut the bark into squares.