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Stack of peppermint candy cane fudge squares on a white plate.

Candy Cane Fudge

This easy candy cane fudge is a creamy no-bake treat made with white chocolate, peppermint, and crushed candy canes. It comes together in minutes in the microwave.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 49
Author Kelsie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes*

Instructions

  1. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper (or wax paper). Set pan aside.
  2. Combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the baking chips are melted and the mixture is smooth. (Sometimes the chips don’t melt well, just keep stirring; you don’t want to overheat them as white chocolate scorches easily!)
  4. Add peppermint extract and salt and stir briefly to combine. Mix in a 1/2 cup of the crushed candy canes.
  5. Scrape into the prepared baking dish, smooth into an even layer, and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes.
  6. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Once set, slice your fudge and serve.
  7. Uneaten candy cane fudge can be stored in an airtight container, layered with wax paper, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (sometimes a little longer). It can also be stored in the freezer (again in an airtight container) for about two months.

Recipe Notes

  • *You’ll need about 9 or 10 regular size (12-gram) candy canes.
  • The crushed candy canes you sprinkle on top of the fudge will naturally start to soften and get sticky after a couple of days. It doesn’t affect the texture or flavor of the fudge but if you’d prefer to avoid that you can simply skip adding them to the top.
  • Don’t crush your candy canes too far in advance of making your fudge or the crushed bits will stick together and be hard to stir in.
  • Be sure you use sweetened condensed milk! If you use evaporated milk your fudge will not set up.
    You can substitute regular chocolate chips for the white chocolate chips if you prefer. If you do, reduce the chocolate chips to 2 cups.