Peppermint Fudge
A delightful holiday treat that is creamy, sweet, and infused with refreshing minty flavor, perfect for parties or gift-giving.
Ingredients
Fudge Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 bag (11 ounces) white chocolate morsels
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green gel food coloring
Decorations
- to taste green sugar
- to taste red heart sprinkles
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine white chocolate morsels, marshmallow cream, peppermint extract, and green gel food coloring; set aside.
Cooking
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Maintain a full boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
- Pour the hot mixture over the white chocolate mixture and blend with an electric mixer for about one minute until smooth and creamy.
Setting
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- While still warm, sprinkle the top with green sugar and red heart sprinkles, pressing gently into the fudge.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight until set.
Notes
For best freshness, cut only the amount you plan to eat and keep the rest in a sealed bag. Customize the sprinkles for different holidays.