White Chocolate Candy Cane Fudge Recipe
This White Chocolate Candy Cane Fudge is a creamy, festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with rich white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and a hint of vanilla, this fudge is topped with crushed candy canes for a refreshing peppermint crunch. Finished with a drizzle of melted white almond bark and extra candy cane pieces, it offers a sweet and minty flavor combination that’s both easy to make and delightful to share.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 25 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- 15–20 miniature candy canes, crushed
- 6–8 ounces white almond bark
Instructions
- Melt the Base Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract thoroughly to blend the flavor.
- Pour and Spread: Quickly pour the melted mixture into a pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the fudge evenly across the pan surface for a uniform thickness.
- Add Candy Cane Topping: Sprinkle the crushed miniature candy canes evenly over the top of the fudge, gently pressing them into the surface so they stick well.
- Cool the Fudge: Allow the fudge to cool and harden at room temperature for about 4 hours or overnight. For faster cooling, place the pan in the refrigerator until firm.
- Cut and Prepare Almond Bark Drizzle: Once firm, cut the fudge into pieces. Melt the white almond bark by heating in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the melted almond bark over the fudge pieces and sprinkle additional crushed candy canes on top for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Use medium-low heat to melt the chocolate mixture slowly and prevent burning.
- Crushing candy canes finely helps them adhere better to the fudge surface.
- If almond bark is not available, white chocolate chips can be used for the drizzle as an alternative.
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- For a quicker set time, refrigerate the fudge after pouring and adding candy canes.
Keywords: white chocolate fudge, candy cane fudge, holiday fudge, peppermint fudge, Christmas dessert, festive sweets
