Description
This festive Grinch Peppermint Fudge is a creamy, sweet treat with a refreshing peppermint twist and a fun green color, perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with white chocolate, marshmallow cream, and peppermint extract, it’s easy to prepare and decorated with colorful sprinkles to add a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- pinch of salt
Flavor & Color
- 1 bag (11 ounces) white chocolate morsels
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop green gel food coloring
Garnish
- green sugar
- red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside to make removal of fudge easier after setting.
- Mix Chocolate Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine white chocolate morsels, marshmallow cream, peppermint extract, and green gel food coloring; set aside while you prepare the hot mixture.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a large heavy saucepan, combine butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Maintain a full boil for 4 minutes stirring constantly to ensure proper texture, then remove from heat.
- Combine and Blend: Pour the hot butter and sugar mixture over the white chocolate mixture. Using an electric mixer, blend for about one minute until the white chocolate morsels have melted and the fudge mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Set Fudge: Immediately pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish. While still warm, sprinkle the top with green sugar and red heart sprinkles, pressing them gently into the fudge surface to decorate.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for at least two hours or overnight until fully set and firm.
- Serve and Store: Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. For best freshness, cut only the amount you plan to eat and keep the rest in a sealed bag.
Notes
- This fudge does not require chilling to firm up; it can set at room temperature within a few hours if you prefer.
- No candy thermometer is needed; boiling the sugar mixture for a full 4 minutes ensures the correct temperature for perfect fudge texture.
- For the best taste and freshness, consume the fudge within 1 to 2 weeks and slice only the portions you intend to eat immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
