Description
This Peppermint Bark Fudge recipe combines the rich, creamy texture of fudge with the festive flavors of peppermint and chocolate. Layered with dark and white chocolate and adorned with crushed candy canes, this no-bake treat is perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup premium white chocolate chips
Extracts
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Garnish
- ⅓ cup crushed candy canes (divided; about 5 regular-sized candy canes)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and lightly butter the sides and bottom of the foil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Divide Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly into two small or medium saucepans, about just over ½ cup in each.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Add the dark chocolate chips to one saucepan and the white chocolate chips to the other saucepan.
- Melt Chocolate: Heat both pans over medium heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate chips are completely melted and smooth.
- Prepare Dark Chocolate Layer: Remove the pan with dark chocolate from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and immediately spread this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare White Chocolate Layer: Remove the white chocolate pan from heat, stir in the peppermint extract if using, then fold in ¼ cup (approximately 50g) of the crushed candy canes. Spread this mixture evenly over the dark chocolate layer in the pan.
- Add Topping: Immediately sprinkle the remaining crushed candy canes over the white chocolate layer for a festive crunchy topping.
- Harden the Fudge: Let the fudge harden completely by leaving it at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours or refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure constant stirring while melting chocolate to avoid burning.
- If peppermint extract is unavailable, the recipe can be made without it.
- Use foil overhang to lift fudge out for easy cutting and serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to one week.
- Crush candy canes finely for a more even sprinkle and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint bark fudge, holiday fudge, peppermint candy fudge, no bake fudge, peppermint chocolate dessert
