Peppermint Fudge
Peppermint Fudge is an indulgent treat that combines rich, chocolate sweetness with a refreshing peppermint kick for a festive treat! It's a definite must-add to your Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board, and it's so easy to make!
Servings: 32 pieces
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups (600 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cups (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter
- ⅔ cups (168 g) evaporated milk
- 1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, including up the sides.
- To a large saucepan over medium heat, add sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. Mix to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Leave on heat until the mixture registers 234°F on a candy thermometer (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips, stirring until melted and thoroughly combined.
- Add the mini marshmallows, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, stirring until the marshmallows have melted. Gently fold in about ½ of the crushed peppermint candies, reserving the rest for the top.
- Transfer the fudge to the prepared pan. Sprinkle the reserved peppermint candies on top.
- Allow the fudge to set at room temperature (about 4 hours). To speed up the setting process, you can let it chill in the refrigerator to set (about 2 hours).
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 178kcal