Peppermint Swirl White Chocolate Fudge (Printable Version)

Creamy white chocolate and peppermint fudge with colorful swirls and crunchy candy cane topping.

# What You Need:

→ White Chocolate Base

01 - 2 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Peppermint Swirl

04 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
05 - Red gel food coloring

→ Decoration

06 - 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How To Make:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the sides to overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
03 - Remove from heat and quickly stir in the peppermint extract.
04 - Pour about three-quarters of the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - To the remaining mixture, add a few drops of red gel food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the red mixture over the white layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the two colors together to create a marbled effect.
07 - Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies evenly over the surface, gently pressing them in.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The white chocolate base creates an incredibly smooth texture that literally melts on your tongue
  • This fudge looks impressive and festive but actually takes less than 30 minutes of active work
  • You can make it ahead of time and it keeps beautifully for two weeks in the refrigerator
02 -
  • Low heat and constant stirring are non-negotiable—white chocolate scorches easily and once it seizes, there's no saving it
  • Work quickly once you remove the mixture from heat because it starts setting up faster than you might expect
  • Gel food coloring is essential here—liquid coloring can make your fudge grainy or prevent it from setting properly
03 -
  • Let your fudge sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting—this prevents the surface from cracking and gives you cleaner edges
  • If you're making this for gifts, cut the fudge slightly smaller than you would for home serving since it's quite rich

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