Description
Creamy Irish shamrock fudge delights palates with its rich, minty flavor profile. Green-hued confection celebrates St. Patrick’s Day traditions, offering sweet memories you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint or mint extract (optional)
- Few drops green food coloring
- ½ cup (120 ml) green and white sprinkles
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring complete base and side coverage for easy removal.
- Melting Process: Combine white chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter in a microwave-safe container, creating a smooth blend through gentle heating and consistent stirring during 30-second intervals.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk vanilla extract, peppermint essence, and green food coloring into the molten mixture, achieving a uniform emerald hue and vibrant flavor profile.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently fold mini marshmallows and half the decorative sprinkles throughout the creamy concoction, distributing evenly for balanced texture and visual interest.
- Molding and Chilling: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading smoothly with a spatula, then garnish with remaining sprinkles and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until completely solidified.
- Serving Preparation: Remove the chilled fudge using parchment edges, slice into bite-sized squares with a sharp knife, and present the festive St. Patrick’s Day inspired dessert ready to impress guests.
Notes
- Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Melt chocolate slowly in short microwave intervals, stirring between each to avoid burning and maintain smooth texture.
- Color Intensity Control: Add food coloring gradually, mixing thoroughly to achieve desired green shade without creating uneven color patches.
- Marshmallow Distribution: Fold marshmallows gently to prevent breaking and ensure even spread throughout the fudge mixture.
- Chill Completely: Allow full refrigeration time for proper setting, ensuring clean cuts and optimal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg