Description
A delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of chocolate (dark or semi-sweet)
- 1 can (14 oz) of sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 tsp of peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (for swirling)
- 1 cup of crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in sweetened condensed milk until blended.
- Add peppermint extract and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix a small portion of fudge with green food coloring and drizzle over the main fudge. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Remove from pan, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
Be gentle with the swirls to maintain the beautiful contrast of colors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fudge, peppermint, dessert, holiday, chocolate