Sweet and creamy, peppermint white chocolate fudge is a fantastic holiday treat! This is a 2-ingredient fudge recipe. Christmas desserts don't get any easier than this!
Fudge is the perfect holiday treat! It's easy to make, and something that everyone can enjoy. My classic fudge recipe is always on our holiday dessert table. This year, let's switch it up with white chocolate fudge.
This peppermint fudge recipe only requires three ingredients, but those simple ingredients make a decadent and perfectly rich treat.
I always include fudge in Christmas dessert tins, usually along with Butterscotch Haystacks, Christmas chocolate bark, and a couple of different Christmas Cookie Recipes.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: This peppermint white chocolate fudge is super easy to make. Instead of spending tons of time with holiday baking, try this 3-ingredient recipe!
- An easy homemade gift to share. Just about everyone appreciates getting a batch of homemade goodies for the holidays. You can package squares of white chocolate fudge in a pretty tin or cellophane bag tied with a bow. It makes a nice food gift for neighbors, friends, family, and/or coworkers.
Ingredients
To make the fudge, you'll need:
- white chocolate chips or white almond bark
- vanilla buttercream frosting or a container of store-bought vanilla frosting
- hard peppermint candies like Starlight mints, or crushed/broken candy canes
Variations
- Add peppermint extract - Want even more peppermint flavor? You can add a teaspoon or two of peppermint extract.
- Add food coloring - If you want to add a pretty color to your peppermint fudge, you can add pink or red food coloring.
How to Make Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge
Summary only. The complete recipe instructions are in the card at the bottom of this post ⬇️
- Crush the peppermint candies.
- Melt the white chocolate and frosting in the microwave.
- Stir in half of the crushed peppermints.
- Add to a parchment-lined pan and top with remaining candies.
- Chill for an hour, cut into squares, and serve!
FAQs
No, parchment paper makes it easier to remove fudge from the pan. Both parchment paper and wax paper contain non-stick properties that are perfect for fudge-making!
The consistency of fudge depends on how it is cooked. If fudge isn't cooked long enough, it will be too soft. If fudge is overcooked, it will be too hard.
Keep your peppermint fudge in a sealed container in a cool, dry area and it will stay delicious for up to 3 days. Store it in the fridge, in a sealed container, and you can enjoy it for a couple of weeks.
Other Holiday Desserts
Easy Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 6 ounces buttercream frosting
- 12 peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line a small, 1.5-quart rectangle dish or 8x8 glass dish with parchment paper.
- Place your unwrapped peppermint discs in a sealed baggie. Crush with a rolling pin or other solid objects.
- In a medium bowl, add the white chips and frosting.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and microwave again for 30 seconds to a minute, as needed.
- Stir well and add half of the crushed peppermint discs. Stir well one more time.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the rest of the crushed peppermint pieces over the top and lightly press them into the fudge mixture.
- Chill for 45 minutes or until solid.
- Allow to thaw a bit, then slice and serve. Enjoy!
Soniya
Oh wow! This looks and sounds so delicious and inviting.. definitely making it on Christmas
Toni Dash
Everyone at my house loved it!! Such a delicious dessert!
Beth
This looks so yummy and scrumptious! I can't wait to give this a try! My husband and daughter are going to love this!
Shanna
This was so good and is now one of my all-time favorite desserts.
Katherine
Genius idea to use frosting to make this such an easy fudge!