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Peppermint Swirl Fudge

Peppermint Swirl Fudge

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 25 small squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, rich, and beautifully swirled with white and semi-sweet chocolate, this Peppermint Swirl Fudge is the ultimate festive treat. With crunchy candy cane topping and a hint of peppermint extract, it’s perfect for the holidays—or any time you’re craving a sweet minty bite.


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups white chocolate (chopped or chips)

1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (divided)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

¼ cup crushed candy canes


Instructions

1. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

2. In one bowl, combine ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter. In a second bowl, combine the remaining condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter.

3. Melt both mixtures separately in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler until smooth.

4. Stir vanilla extract into the white chocolate mixture and peppermint extract into the semi-sweet mixture.

5. Alternate spoonfuls of each mixture into the prepared pan. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the two chocolates together for a marbled look.

6. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top and press gently so they adhere.

7. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until completely firm.

8. Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment and cut into squares.


Notes

Use high-quality chocolate bars for best melting and texture.

Don’t over-swirl the mixture or you’ll lose the pretty marble effect.

Store in an airtight container to maintain texture—especially if topping with candy canes, which can soften over time.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 145
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

Keywords: fudge, peppermint, chocolate, no bake, holiday