Description
Festive Christmas Fudge brings holiday magic straight to your dessert table with rich chocolate and creamy marshmallow textures. Sweet memories and seasonal cheer blend perfectly, inviting you to savor this irresistible 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
Decorative Toppings:
- ¼ cup red and green sprinkles
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking vessel by draping parchment paper inside, ensuring extra material hangs over the edges for convenient extraction. Apply a thin layer of cooking spray to prevent potential sticking.
- Create a velvety foundational mixture by combining chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan. Gently apply low heat, continuously stirring until the ingredients transform into a uniform, glossy liquid. Carefully remove from heat source.
- Elevate the fudge’s aromatic profile by introducing pure vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute the rich essence throughout the molten chocolate base.
- Allow the decadent mixture to settle and begin cooling, maintaining gentle, consistent stirring to preserve its silky smooth texture and prevent any potential separation of ingredients.
- Once the mixture reaches a slightly tempered state, pour it evenly into the prepared parchment-lined pan, using a spatula to ensure an even distribution and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Refrigerate the fudge for approximately 2-3 hours, or until the confection achieves a firm, sliceable consistency. The cooling process will help the fudge set perfectly and develop its signature rich, creamy texture.
- Utilizing the overhanging parchment paper, carefully lift the entire fudge block from the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into precise, uniform squares using a sharp knife warmed under hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
- Prevent sticking by using parchment paper with overhanging edges, which allows effortless lifting and clean cutting of fudge squares.
- Opt for low and slow melting to maintain chocolate’s smooth texture and prevent burning or seizing during the process.
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor and better melting consistency, ensuring a creamy and luxurious fudge experience.
- Customize the recipe by swirling in peppermint extract, adding crushed candy canes, or sprinkling sea salt for festive holiday variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg