Description
Merry Christmas meets sweet mischief in this Grinch Fudge, a playful dessert that steals hearts with its festive green hue and creamy white chocolate base. Green and white layers create a whimsical treat you’ll adore during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (525 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Elements:
- Green gel food coloring
- Red heart-shaped candies (or small red sprinkles)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by lining an 8-inch square dish with parchment paper, ensuring generous overhang for effortless extraction.
- Create a creamy base by gently melting white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Infuse the fudge with vibrant green hues and aromatic vanilla by removing the saucepan from heat, stirring in vanilla extract, and gradually introducing green gel food coloring until the mixture resembles the Grinch’s iconic verdant shade.
- Transfer the emerald-tinted mixture into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface. While the fudge remains soft and pliable, delicately nestle crimson heart-shaped candies across the surface, spacing them with precision.
- Allow the fudge to solidify by placing it in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, ensuring complete setting and optimal texture.
- Once fully chilled, elevate the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper handles, then slice into uniform squares, revealing the whimsical green treat adorned with festive red hearts.
Notes
- Customize the green color by adjusting food coloring for a more vibrant or subtle Grinch-like hue.
- Use gel food coloring for more intense color and less liquid in the recipe, ensuring the fudge sets properly.
- Opt for heart-shaped sprinkles or candy melts as an alternative to red heart candies for dietary restrictions or personal preference.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray before pouring the fudge mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg