Description
This easy Christmas fudge recipe is creamy, colorful, and perfect for holiday gifting. Made with white chocolate and festive swirls, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare — no candy thermometer required!
Ingredients
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3 cups white chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Red and green food coloring
- 1-2 tbsp holiday sprinkles
- Optional Add-ins:
- Crushed candy canes
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Mini marshmallows
- Dried cranberries or pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides so you can easily lift the fudge out once it’s set.
- Melt the base: In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and a pinch of salt. Melt over low heat, stirring gently and constantly, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Add color: Divide the melted mixture evenly among three small bowls. Tint one bowl red, one bowl green, and leave the third white. Stir gently until the color is evenly blended.
- Create the swirl: Drop spoonfuls of each color into the prepared pan, alternating red, green, and white. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the colors together for a marbled look. Don’t overmix or the colors may blend into brown.
- Add toppings (optional): Sprinkle holiday sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or your favorite toppings evenly over the surface for a festive finish.
- Chill to set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until the fudge feels firm to the touch.
- Cut and serve: Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into 1- to 2-inch squares using a sharp knife. For the cleanest cuts, warm your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between slices.
- Store or gift: Keep the fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, refrigerate for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months. Wrap pieces in wax paper and pack them into decorative tins or jars for easy holiday gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg