Chocolate peppermint fudge is an easy, 4-ingredient, superfast recipe. Silky, fudgy, and with a truly gorgeous peppermint flavor, this chocolate Christmas fudge is a bombshell that keeps well in the fridge to boot!
It’s the tastiest time of the year, which means whipping up fudge without fail. I absolutely love making this homemade Christmas candy because one, it’s delicious, two, it’s absurdly simple to make, and third, it works like a charm!
This particular recipe for peppermint fudge is a take on my chocolate fudge recipe with condensed milk. The dreamy and beautiful combo of minty freshness and chocolate is always a win.
No one I know doesn’t like it. I? I love to nibble on it on cold, wintry nights while curled up in a blanket watching my favorite movie.
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WHY TRY THIS CHOCOLATE AND PEPPERMINT FUDGE RECIPE?
You love the simplicity of this recipe.
Requires very little hands-on prep work.
The best Christmas fudge to gift at the last minute
Or serve as dessert for the New Year’s party!
Give it a chance; it’s bound to become a family favorite.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FUDGE?
Step 1: In a large heatproof bowl, combine room-temperature butter, couverture chocolate, and condensed milk. You can either microwave it in 30-second spurts or use a double boiler on the stovetop.
Step 2: When everything is melted (take about one and a half minutes), let the shiny, glossy mixture cool a tad.
Step 3: Now add the peppermint extract.
Step 4: Pour the choc peppermint fudge into a square dish lined with parchment paper. Smoothen the top slightly.
Step 5: Sprinkle crushed candy canes and press them down with a gentle hand so they settle in.
Step 6: Top with sea salt. Refrigerate until set.
Final step: Slice and serve!
PEPPERMINT FUDGE RECIPE NOTES
- How to make the fudgiest fudge ever? Make sure every ingredient is at the correct temperature. The butter, the chocolate, and the condensed milk have to be at room temperature.
- Whether you use the microwave or the double boiler, do not overcook the mixture.
- Also, stir constantly because chocolate is prone to getting burned or seizing up.
- Make sure the mixture cools a bit before you whisk in the peppermint extract.
- Give the peppermint fudge a lot of time in the fridge to set properly.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the fudge for clean edges.
- This peppermint fudge recipe with peppermint extract stays well for 10 to 15 days in the refrigerator.
- This fudge tastes best at room temperature. So be sure to take it out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.
HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT FUDGE INGREDIENTS
Condensed Milk: For this peppermint fudge recipe with condensed milk, use regular sweetened condensed milk.
Butter: I used salted butter. However, add a quarter teaspoon of salt to the fudge peppermint recipe, if using unsalted butter.
Peppermint Extract: It cuts through the rich chocolate, bringing a refreshing balance to the flavor profile. I recommend finding the best-quality extract you can.
Chocolate: I always prefer 55% dark chocolate, but this fudge recipe is just as finger-licking good with lighter or darker chocolate. Want to make milk chocolate peppermint fudge? Go ahead. Want to blend half 50% and half 70% chocolate? Be my guest. All of it will taste fantastic!
Sea Salt: This is a counterpoint to the sweetness and richness of the fudge. Don’t skip it.
Crushed candy cane is optional, but since it is easily available online, I’ll say go for it!
Add-ins: A bit of coffee will bring out the intensity of the chocolate. I prefer plain chocolate peppermint fudge, but some finely chopped pistachios will lend it texture, color, and more flavor.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Peppermint Fudge - 4 Ingredients Only!
Ingredients
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups Dark chocolate chips 55%
- 2 tbsp Butter I used salted butter. You can use unsalted butter and add 1/4 tsp salt to the mixture.
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for topping Optional
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Combine the condensed milk, chocolate chips, and butter in a large heat-proof bowl.
- Melt it all together in the microwave. Stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth, thick, and shiny. This took me 1 1/2 minutes. You can use a double-boiler or place the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed pan and melt on low heat. If you use these methods, it will take about 8-10 minutes for everything to melt. Please make sure you are constantly stirring this mixture.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then add the peppermint extract. Mix well.
- Pour into a parchment paper-lined 8" square pan.
- Smoothen the top and sprinkle some crushed candy cane and sea salt flakes if you want. Press them down gently.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Cut into small squares and serve. Enjoy!For the best taste, serve at room temperature!
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