Peppermint Swirl Fudge (Printable)

Creamy white chocolate fudge swirled with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive holiday treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ White Chocolate Base

01 - 2 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Peppermint Swirl

04 - ½ tsp peppermint extract
05 - Red gel food coloring

→ Decoration

06 - ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How To Make It:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peppermint extract.
04 - Pour about three-quarters of the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - To the remaining mixture, add a few drops of red gel food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red mixture over the white layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together to create a marbled effect.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface, gently pressing them in.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This fudge delivers that professional candy shop look with about 20 minutes of active effort
  • The peppermint intensity hits that perfect balance between refreshing and indulgent
  • You can make it days ahead and it actually tastes better after resting in the fridge
02 -
  • White chocolate seizes if it gets too hot or if any water sneaks in, so keep your heat low and make sure all your utensils are completely dry
  • The swirling window is short—once the fudge starts cooling and thickening, you'll lose those clean marble lines and end up with a muddy blend
  • Gel food coloring is absolutely worth the extra trip to the baking aisle because liquid dye will throw off your fudge consistency
03 -
  • Butter your parchment paper lightly for extra insurance against sticking
  • The fudge actually develops deeper flavor after sitting for 24 hours, so make it a day ahead when possible

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