This Candy Cane Fudge is the ultimate holiday dessert, it’s creamy, minty, delicious, and just takes four ingredients and ten minutes to make! Oh wait… did I mention that it is also no-bake!!
No-Bake Candy Cane Fudge
The first time I tried this Candy Cane fudge recipe, I couldn’t believe it. It’s absolutely delicious and best of all, it is so easy to make.
I know that sometimes the word fudge can intimidate people. It can be difficult to make, if you want it to be, but have no fear, this is one of the easiest fudge recipes you will ever find! The prep time is only about 10 minutes long and it only requires four simple ingredients.
Bonus: This recipe can be made well in advance and put in the freezer until you’re ready to serve it up or give it as a gift.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate chips (10-ounce packages)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups candy canes chopped
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How to Make Candy Cane Fudge
- Line a baking sheet or an 8×8 casserole dish with foil and spray the foil with nonstick spray.
- Place the candy canes in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- In a medium sized pan over low heat melt the white chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk until almost melted, a few little chips remain. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and stir and the rest of the chips will melt.
- Stir in peppermint extract and 1 cup of the chopped candy canes.
- Immediately pour into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped candy canes on top of the fudge and gently press slightly into the fudge.
- Refrigerate until set for 2 to 3 hours. Cut and serve.
Can I Freeze Fudge
One of my favorite things about this fudge recipe is that it can be frozen. When the holiday season hits and I feel like I have a million and one things to do, it’s nice to know I can make this well in advance and throw it in the freezer until it’s needed.
- To freeze your candy cane fudge, you’ll want to let it cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. I like to store it in an airtight container as well to keep it extra fresh.
- When you’re ready to use it, simply take it out of the freezer and let it thaw enough to cut it into squares. Be sure to let it thaw completely before serving it!
I usually make a double or triple batch and keep it frozen until I am ready to give it as a gift or eat it up.
More Peppermint Recipes
- Peppermint Bark
- Chocolate Dipped Meringue Cookies {Meringue Kisses}
- Peppermint Pie (aka Candy Cane Pie)
- White Chocolate Oreo Peppermint Bark
- Peppermint Oreo Popcorn Bark
- Peppermint Sugar Scrub
- DIY Peppermint Candy Bowls
- Peppermint Oreo Truffles
- DIY Peppermint Candy Spoons
- Easy Peppermint Fudge
Candy Cane Fudge
Ingredients
- 20 ounces white chocolate chips (10-ounce packages)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce cans)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1½ cups candy canes chopped
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil or an 8×8 casserole dish. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Place the candy canes in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- In a medium sized pan over low heat melt the white chocolate chips with the sweetened condensed milk until almost melted, a few little chips remain. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and stir and the rest of the chips will melt.
- Stir in peppermint extract and 1 cup of the chopped candy canes.
- Immediately pour into prepared dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped candy canes on top of the fudge and gently press slightly into the fudge.
- Refrigerate until set for 2-3 hours.
- Cut and serve.
Jenn’s Notes
- To freeze let cool completely.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container as well to keep it extra fresh.
- When ready to eat, simply take it out of the freezer and let it thaw enough to cut it into squares. Be sure to let it thaw completely before serving it!
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If you are a peppermint fan, or a lover of the candy cane Hershey’s kisses like me, then you are going to die for this candy cane fudge. It is the epitome of Christmas in a dessert. Perfect for gifts and holiday parties, this is one recipe you have to try out this season!
it didn’t set up. I followed the directions but just ended up with a gooey sticky mess once taken out of the fridge to cut. The same problem with the butterscotch. great flavor, didn’t set completely. Any suggestions???
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