Peppermint White Chocolate (Printable)

Creamy white chocolate with refreshing peppermint creates a festive, sweet treat to enjoy or share.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 16 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped
02 - 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
03 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed

→ Flavorings and Toppings

04 - 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
05 - 6 peppermint candies or candy canes, crushed
06 - Pinch of sea salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Over low heat, combine chopped white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and cubed butter in a medium saucepan. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in peppermint extract and a pinch of sea salt until evenly incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
05 - Evenly sprinkle crushed peppermint candies over the top and gently press into the mixture.
06 - Allow to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
07 - Lift fudge from pan using parchment overhang, cut into 36 squares, and serve.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It only dirties one pot and takes less time than most batches of cookies.
  • The peppermint isnt overwhelming, just bright enough to wake up the sweetness.
  • It looks impressive in a tin, so people assume you spent way more effort than you did.
02 -
  • Low heat is non negotiable, white chocolate burns fast and once it does theres no saving it.
  • If you skip the parchment youll be chiseling fudge out of the pan with a butter knife, and nobody wants that.
  • Dip your knife in hot water between cuts for clean edges that dont crumble.
03 -
  • Use a bar of good white chocolate, not chips, because the texture and flavor are leagues better.
  • Press the candy topping in while the fudge is still warm so it actually sticks and doesnt just fall off when you cut it.
  • Let the fudge come to room temperature for a few minutes before slicing if you want it to taste creamier.

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