Peppermint Swirl Fudge – Creamy, Festive, and No-Bake
Creamy white chocolate fudge swirled with peppermint and tinted red for a festive, no-bake holiday treat that’s perfect for gifting and dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 mins (including chill time)
- Yield: 36 squares 1x
Ingredients
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3 cups white chocolate, chopped (or chips)
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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½ tsp peppermint extract
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Red gel food coloring
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1 tbsp butter (optional)
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Crushed peppermint candy (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Line an 8×8 pan with parchment and set aside.
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In a saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate and condensed milk, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract and butter.
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Reserve ¼ cup of the mixture and tint with red gel coloring.
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Pour white fudge into pan. Drop red mixture in spoonfuls over top and swirl with knife.
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Sprinkle with crushed candy if desired.
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Chill 2+ hours until firm. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
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Use gel food coloring for vibrant swirls.
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Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
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Vegan and low-sugar substitutions listed above.