Candy Cane Fudge
Candy Cane Fudge is a delicious treat that combines traditional fudge’s rich, creamy texture with the festive flavors of peppermint and candy canes.
Grab your family and whip up a batch of this peppermint fudge today. This beautiful dessert is perfect for the holiday season and makes a great gift or addition to any party or gathering.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s the perfect combination of creamy fudge and refreshing peppermint flavor.
- Ideal for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply indulging at home.
- Requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
- A festive treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat!
🛒Ingredients
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- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Crushed candy canes
- Sweetened condensed milk
- White chocolate chips
- Red food coloring gel
🔪 How to Make Candy Cane Fudge
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full list of instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper. Combine Butter and Sugar until dissolved.
Add in vanilla. Gradually add flour and salt until combined. Mix in the condensed milk and white chocolate chips until smooth.
Divide the fudge mixture in half. Mix the red food coloring gel into half the mixture to create the red layer. Pour the red layer into the prepared baking dish.
After the red layer has set, pour the remaining white fudge mixture. Swirl the white fudge with a small amount of the red mixture to create a pink-and-white swirl effect. Sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top. Return to the refrigerator.
🥄 Equipment
List of equipment needed to make this recipe.
- Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
- Saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- Large Bowl
🥫 Storage
Store – Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze – Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow fudge to thaw before serving.
Serve With
- Hot cocoa or coffee for a cozy treat.
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Holiday cookies to create the ultimate dessert platter.
- Fresh berries for a touch of tartness to balance the sweetness.
💭 Tips
- Crush candy canes finely: Use a food processor or place the candy canes in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin to achieve even pieces.
- Avoid overheating the chocolate: Melt the white chocolate gently over low heat or in a double boiler to avoid burning or seizing.
- Line the baking dish well: Use parchment paper to make removal and cutting of the fudge easier.
- Work quickly with layers: When adding the red food coloring gel for a swirl effect, act quickly before the fudge sets.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
While white chocolate is recommended to achieve the festive look, you can use milk or dark chocolate if you prefer a different flavor profile. Keep in mind that this will alter the appearance and taste of the fudge.
To create the perfect swirl, add drops of red food coloring gel to the fudge mixture while it’s still warm. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the food coloring into a marbled design. Be careful not to overmix, as this may blend the colors too much.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Candy Cane Fudge
Equipment
- 8×8 baking dish
- medium saucepan
- large bowl
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup crushed candy canes plus extra for garnish
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and white chocolate chips until smooth.
- Fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Divide the fudge mixture in half.
- Mix the red food coloring gel into one half of the mixture to create the red layer.
- Pour the red layer into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Place in the refrigerator to chill for about 20 minutes.
- After the red layer has set, pour the remaining white fudge mixture over it.
- Swirl the white fudge with a small amount of the red mixture to create a pink and white swirl effect.
- Sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top.
- Return to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
