Description
Festive holiday spirits come alive with this Grinch Fudge, a whimsical green dessert that steals sweet hearts faster than the famous character snatches Christmas joy. Creamy white chocolate and playful green coloring create a delightful treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Flavor and Color Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 5–7 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup red sprinkles or candy cane pieces
Optional Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup green candy melts
- 2 tbsp white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal.
- Create a double boiler by placing a heat-safe glass bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Melt white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in the double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
- Remove the mixture from heat and quickly incorporate peppermint extract, stirring until evenly distributed.
- Add green food coloring, mixing thoroughly to achieve a vibrant Grinch-like green hue.
- Pour the green fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle red candy pieces or crushed candy canes across the surface, gently pressing them into the fudge.
- Optional: Melt green candy melts and drizzle over the top for additional decoration.
- Optional: Drizzle white chocolate over the green fudge for contrast.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the fudge is completely set and firm.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using parchment paper edges and slice into bite-sized squares.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the festive, minty treat.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate seizing by keeping water away from melting process and using low, gentle heat.
- Adjust peppermint intensity by gradually adding extract and tasting, ensuring balanced flavor without overwhelming mintiness.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color and avoid diluting fudge texture with liquid alternatives.
- For gluten-free version, verify candy pieces and chocolate chips are certified gluten-free before incorporating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg