Easy Candy Cane Fudge Recipe - Inside BruCrew Life (2024)

ThisCandy Cane Fudgeis a fantastic treat! Soft, sweet, and loaded with peppermint pieces, this festive fudge will be the star at any holiday party.

One of our holiday traditions is making fudge. During this time of year, it's the perfect sweet treat to share with loved ones, gift, or take to parties.

I enjoy creating a variety of flavors for our cookie tins. A few of our favorites arepeppermint Oreo fudgeandcappuccino fudge. Every year, we add a few new recipes to our classic favorites. This year, we fell in love with this candy cane fudge.

Swirls of chocolate chips and red candy pieces turn this pretty pink fudge into an eye-catching dessert.

Why You Will Love This Candy Cane Fudge

This white chocolate peppermint fudge is a delightfulholiday treatand a perfect gift for friends and family. You can wrap it in paper bags or Christmas tins.

• Easy to make.This simple fudge is made in one pan over low heat. No special tools or candy thermometer is needed. Plus, it's an easy treat to make year-round with starlight mints.
• Amazing flavor and texture.Creamy white chocolate, crunchy candy canes, chocolate chips, and a cool peppermint flavor make it taste like Christmas in a pan.
• Pretty and festive.This candy cane fudge is perfect for Christmas parties and events. The pink color and candy cane pieces make it stand out on dessert tables and cookie trays.

Main Ingredients

This quick and easy candy cane fudge recipe with simple ingredients can be made in minutes. All you need is one large pot and a baking pan.

• White Chocolate- Use good quality white chocolate chips or chunks, such as Ghirardelli. If you like chocolate, you can use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips as an alternative.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk- Adds a rich, creamy consistency.
• Marshmallow Creme- Gives the fudge a creamy, fluffy texture. It can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores and is commonly known as fluff.
• Peppermint Extract- Adds more flavor than just crushed candies.
• Candy Canes- Any color or flavor will work, but I prefer red and white peppermint.
• Mini Chocolate Chips- A fun extra texture and flavor.
• Pink Gel Color- This is totally optional, but food coloring gives the fudge a pretty pink color.

BruCrew Tip: Use the leftover candy canes to makepeppermint ice creamorpeppermint pretzel bark.

How To Make Candy Cane Fudge

This creamy peppermint fudge is loaded with candy canes and mini chocolate chips. It can be easily made within minutes and is sure to be a hit at holiday gatherings. This fun recipe has the advantage of being able to be prepared in advance.

1. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and white chips into a large saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until melted and smooth.
2. Add the marshmallow cream and peppermint extract and stir until smooth. Gently stir in the crushed candy canes, then let it cool for 5-10 minutes.
3. Quickly and gently stir in the mini chocolate chips. Pour the fudge mixture into a lined square pan.
4. Allow the fudge to set for 4-6 hours or overnight before cutting it into squares.

BruCrew Tip:Initially, the fudge will be soft and sticky. However, once exposed to air, the edges form a crust preventing sticking.

Storage Recommendations

On the Counter- Keep in a covered container at room temperature for 5-6 days.

In the Refrigerator- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.

In the Freezer- Wrap the fudge in a few layers of plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Tips and Tricks

• Line the pan withaluminumfoil or parchment paperso you can easily remove the fudge from the pan.
• Crush unwrapped candies in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and crush with a wooden spoon, or go over it with a rolling pin.
• Usered and green candy canesfor even more color in the sweet treat.
• Heat the chocolate overlow heatbecause white chocolate can quickly burn or scorch.
• Add morecrushed candyto the top of the fudge before it sets up. I don't personally recommend it because the candy can get sticky and wet the longer it sits.
• Allow the fudge to completely cool and become solid before cutting it into pieces.
• Run a large knife underhot waterand dry it off to make clean cuts in the white chocolate fudge. Press it into the block of fudge, making one long cut. Do not drag or saw with the knife. Repeat for each cut.

FAQs

More Holiday Treats

• Peppermint Oreo Truffles
• Buckeye Pretzels
• Reese's Christmas Trees
• Peanut Butter Balls
• Eggnog Fudge

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Recipe

Candy Cane Fudge

Yield: 36 squares

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

ThisCandy Cane Fudgeis a fantastic treat! Soft, sweet, and loaded with peppermint pieces, this festive fudge will be the star at any holiday party.

Ingredients

• 3 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup marshmallow cream
• pink gel food color
• 6 tablespoons crushed candy canes
• ½ cup miniature chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Line an 8x8 pan with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine the white chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and creamy.
3. Stir in the extract, marshmallow cream, candy canes, and a small amount of gel food coloring until the desired shade of pink is achieved. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips very quickly. Do not stir too much, or the chocolate chips will melt completely. Some swirling is to be expected. Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Let set for 6-8 hours or overnight before cutting into squares.

Notes

• Line the pan withaluminumfoil or parchment paperso you can easily remove the fudge from the pan.

• Crush unwrapped candies in a resealable plastic bag. Seal and crush with a wooden spoon, or go over it with a rolling pin.
• Usered and green candy canesfor even more color in the sweet treat.
• Heat the chocolate overlow heatbecause white chocolate can quickly burn or scorch.
• Add morecrushed candyto the top of the fudge before it sets up. I don't personally recommend it because the candy can get sticky and wet the longer it sits.
• Allow the fudge to completely cool and become solid before cutting it into pieces.
• Run a large knife underhot waterand dry it off to make clean cuts in the white chocolate fudge. Press it into the block of fudge, making one long cut. Do not drag or saw with the knife. Repeat for each cut.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 36Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 153Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 35mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 2g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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*This post was first published in December 2012. We updated and republished it in December 2023.

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