Description
Festive Christmas Fudge melts hearts with its rich chocolate essence and classic holiday spirit. Creamy texture and sweet memories blend perfectly, inviting you to savor this delightful seasonal treat that connects family and tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (525 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Decorative Toppings:
- ¼ cup red and green sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the fudge foundation by lining a rectangular baking vessel with parchment paper, ensuring edges extend slightly beyond the pan for effortless extraction. Softly coat the paper with a thin layer of cooking spray.
- Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan. Gently melt the ingredients over low heat, continuously stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture. Remove from thermal source.
- Infuse the melted chocolate mixture with vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence throughout the fudge base.
- Optional enhancement: Gently fold chopped nuts or miniature marshmallows into the molten chocolate mixture, creating delightful textural surprises.
- Transfer the luxurious fudge mixture into the prepared pan, using a flexible spatula to create an even, smooth surface that fills every corner.
- Embellish the fudge’s surface with crushed peppermint candies, festive sprinkles, or selected decorative elements. Delicately press the toppings to ensure they adhere to the chocolatey canvas.
- Refrigerate the fudge for a minimum of two hours, allowing it to solidify into a firm, decadent treat that holds its shape perfectly.
- Carefully lift the set fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into precise, bite-sized squares using a sharp culinary knife.
- Present the fudge pieces on an elegant serving platter or wrap individually in decorative packaging for a charming holiday gift.
Notes
- Precision matters when melting chocolate, so use low heat and stir constantly to prevent burning or seizing.
- Select high-quality chocolate chips for a smoother, richer fudge texture that melts beautifully.
- Customize the recipe by swapping chocolate types – dark, milk, or white chocolate work wonderfully for different flavor profiles.
- Keep fudge refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg