Get Into the Holiday Spirit With This Delicious Peppermint Fudge Recipe

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and of course, FOOD. If you're looking for a delicious treat to get into the holiday spirit, look no further than peppermint fudge.

This recipe is easy to follow and will have everyone asking for seconds. Minty, creamy, and decadent - what's not to love?

Get Into the Holiday Spirit With This Delicious Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Peppermint fudge is a great dessert to enjoy during the holiday season.

Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah or another gathering, this fudge is sure to put you in a festive mood.

Not only does the minty flavor bring a hint of winter to the table, but the creamy texture and sweetness make it hard to resist.

Plus, you can easily customize the recipe by adding different types of candy or other flavors (but we'll get into that in a minute).

Peppermint fudge is the perfect gift for friends and family this holiday season.

Not only is it a delicious treat that everyone will love, but it’s also easy to make and customize.

Not only can you gift a whole batch, you can also wrap up individual pieces of fudge in festive packaging as a thoughtful present for someone special.

What Are Some Fun Variations on Peppermint Fudge?

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can easily customize it with different flavors, candy, and decorations.

To make your peppermint fudge even more festive, here are some of my favorite ideas:

• Add chopped nuts for a crunchy texture
• Top the fudge with festive sprinkles and decorations
• Swap out white chocolate chips for dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Use different flavors of extract, like coconut, raspberry or mocha in addition to give a little twist
• Mix in pieces of your favorite candy bar to create unique flavor combinations
• Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top before setting it in the fridge
• Sprinkle crushed old fashioned holiday candies on top for an extra fun kick

What Goes into Making Peppermint Fudge?

• 1 ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon mint extract
• ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1 ½ cups white chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Kitchen Tools Needed

This is such a fantastically easy recipe, but just in case you're not super familiar with what you might need to make this no-bake dessert recipe, here's some links to tools I typically use:

• Mixing bowls
• Silicone spatula

How to Make Peppermint Fudge

In a pot over medium heat add the sweetened condensed milk and the white chocolate.

Cook until the chocolate has melted then add the mint and vanilla extract.

Cook for a few more minutes until all the liquids are gone and you get a thick texture.

Meanwhile, prepare your glass dish 5x5 inches with baking paper.

When the fudge is ready, pour the mixture in the previously prepared dish.

Add the crushed peppermints on top. 

Place the fudge in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours before you cut and serve.

Note: you may want to crush the peppermint candies on really small pieces for the top because they can cause problems in the cutting process of the fudge later when set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips to Make Fudge Making Easier

Making fudge can be a bit tricky, but here are some tips to help make the process easier and more enjoyable:

• Line your baking dish with parchment paper before pouring in the mixture – this will make it much easier to remove after it has set
• Be sure to use ingredients that are at room temperature. If you use cold ingredients, it might not mix properly
• Be patient and don’t try to stir the mixture too quickly – this will help prevent it from becoming grainy
• Have all of your ingredients measured and prepped before you begin so that everything is ready when you need it
• Once your fudge has set, let it cool completely before cutting it into pieces.

Tips for Storing Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint fudge will keep for up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

If you’d like it to last even longer, you can store it in the fridge or freezer.

To freeze, wrap individual pieces of fudge tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe zipper bag or container.

When you’re ready to enjoy, let the fudge thaw in the fridge overnight before consuming.

Looking for More No-Bake Desserts?

If you love the idea of a no-bake dessert so your kitchen doesn't heat up unnecessarily, join the club! We will be adding more delicious ideas here soon, but for now, check out these favorites that are often on our dessert menu. Make sure you bookmark the recipes or print them out so you will have them on hand when you need an easy treat!

• No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Recipe
• Vegan Engery Bites Recipe
• No-Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagna Recipe