Description
Christmas fudge delivers a rich, creamy delight of holiday cheer. Chocolate, marshmallow, and festive sprinkles combine for a sweet treat that delights families and friends during seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (525 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz/397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup red and green sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Chocolate Fusion: In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Melt ingredients over low heat, stirring continuously until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, ensuring thorough blending.
- Texture Enrichment: Optional step involves gently folding chopped nuts or miniature marshmallows into the molten chocolate mixture, creating delightful textural contrast.
- Molding and Decoration: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Embellish the surface with crushed peppermint candies or festive sprinkles, gently pressing to secure toppings.
- Setting and Serving: Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours until completely firm. Remove from pan using parchment paper edges, then slice into precise, bite-sized squares with a sharp knife. Display on an elegant platter or package individually for a festive holiday gift.
Notes
- Melt Carefully: Use low, gentle heat to prevent chocolate from burning or seizing, which can ruin the smooth texture of the fudge.
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir consistently during melting to ensure even heat distribution and avoid grainy texture in the final product.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with different mix-ins like crushed cookies, dried fruits, or alternative extracts to personalize your fudge flavor profile.
- Chill Completely: Allow full refrigeration time to achieve the perfect firm consistency and clean, crisp cutting lines for professional-looking squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg