Peppermint Swirl Fudge: The Best Indulgent Holiday Treat
This Peppermint Swirl Fudge is the perfect indulgent treat for the holiday season, combining rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a festive delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in peppermint extract and half of the crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed peppermint candies on top and gently press them into the fudge.
- Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the fudge mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peppermint Swirl Fudge, Holiday Treat, Festive Desserts