Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge is a simple, no-fail recipe that is pure holiday magic in every bite. This creamy melt-in-your-mouth fudge combines white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk with lots of peppermint flavor for a sweet treat that tastes like Christmas.

Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge stacked up on a plate.

No candy thermometer needed! Perfect for holiday gifts, the Christmas cookie tray, and holida parties. Pair with a warm cup of hot cocoa

Only 6 Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients for this recipe.

White Chocolate Chips– use a good quality white chocolate chip like Ghirardelli.
Sweetened Condensed Milk– be sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk.
Butter– salted or unsalted is fine.
Peppermint Extract
Crushed Candy Canes or Peppermints– to crush them, place them in a ziptop bag and crush them with a heavy rolling pin or heavy pan.

Squares of fudge topped with crushed candy canes.

How To Make Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

This easy fudge recipe is made in the microwave oven and only requires a few minutes to prep and a little time to set.

Prepare a pan. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Combine ingredients. Place white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, salt, and pepper mint extract in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Melt. Microwave for 40 seconds and stir. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. If it is still not melted, microwave for 15 seconds.
Transfer to prepared pan. Quickly transfer to prepared baking dish, leveling and smoothing it out with a rubber spatula.

Recipe Tips

Use high-quality white chocolate chips. Cheap white chocolate chips can seize or melt unevenly resulting in a fudge that is grainy in texture.
Melt slowly and gently. Microwave at short intervals, stirring well after each one so you don’t burn the chocolate.
Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares and serving.

How To Store Fudge

Let cool completely before refrigerating.

Store at room temperature. Fudge can be kept at room temperature for 1 week. Place it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Refrigerate. If you want to store the fudge longer than a week or your kitchen is warm, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Freeze. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap each piece or slab in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Fudge on a plate and Christmas decorations in background.

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Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

This creamy melt-in-your-mouth fudge combines white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk with lots of peppermint flavor for a sweet treat that tastes like Christmas.

Course Candy

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 0

Servings

Calories 298kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 (10-ounce) bags white chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup crushed candy canes or peppermints

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. If using foil, spray lightly with cooking spray.
Place first 5 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 40 seconds and then stir.
Microwave for 30 seconds and stir. If still not melted after stirring, microwave for 15 seconds. Be careful not to overheat.
Transfer to prepared baking dish, using a rubber spatula to smooth the top.
Sprinkle crushed peppermints on top and gently press them in a little with your hand so that they stick.
Let cool completely and then cut into squares.