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Three Ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge, and Why I Disappeared for 3 Months

December 15, 2020 by Margaret 8 Comments

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Creamy white chocolate fudge, sprinkled with chunks of candy cane!
Creamy white chocolate fudge, sprinkled with chunks of candy cane!

It’s the holidays and you need a last minute gift? I got you! This Three-ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge is the easiest thing in the world to make (you could even make it in a microwave if you wanted) plus it can be made with pantry items in less than 5 minutes. A quick and easy fudge recipe that can be thrown together at the last minute? Yes! This creamy white chocolate fudge is studded with chunks of candy cane for a minty burst of flavour, great for holiday platters, desserts, or last minute gifts!

Oh, and if you wondered where I’ve been for the last three months, well, I was in bed! I’m happy to say that I’m pregnant (yay!) but the first trimester was not an easy one and I was too ill to cook, develop recipes, or even write blog posts. But now I’m back, baby! And I’m ready to get cooking, and baking, and blogging, and my favourite thing…eating!

So, this Three-Ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge…here’s how to make it!

Yield: 24 squares

Three-Ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

Three-Ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

This creamy fudge is studded with chunks of candy cane and can be made from pantry ingredients in less than 5 minutes! Perfect to give as a gift or for a last minute dessert!

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Additional Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 c. chocolate chips
  • 1/2 can condensed milk (about 150 g.)
  • 3 candy canes, crushed

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the condensed milk and chocolate chips until melted and combined.
  2. Pour into a 9 x 9 square pan lined with parchment paper.
  3. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top and chill until firm.
  4. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

I used candy canes leftover from the previous Christmas, and crushed them using a mortar and pestle. You could also put them in a sturdy sandwich bag and hit them with a rolling pin to crush them. Whatever works for you!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1 square

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
© Margaret van Velthuyzen
Category: Desserts Not Otherwise Categorized

I like to make this fudge (or a variation on it) every Christmas, to put inside the cookie/treat tins that I like to give to friends and family. It’s SUCH an easy thing to do and keeps so well. Often I start making Christmas candy in November for my treat tins, and then just add in the freshly baked cookies a day or so before handing out the tins. Pacing myself with the baking/treat-making means that I don’t burn out in December trying to get everything done! (And people are always impressed with the variety of items in the treat tins!)

As I type this, I’m sitting beside a fresh Christmas tree, all fragrant with pine and draped with twinkly lights and tinsel, eating some Christmas sweets. There’s nothing quite like a cozy evening in with treats, especially some Three-Ingredient Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge!

Next Post: Maybe my Shortcut Spanakopita Hot Pockets…or maybe something sweet! I’ll see what my pregnant self can eat and go from there! Any requests?

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Filed Under: Desserts Not Otherwise Categorized, Snacks

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Comments

  1. Michelle S. in California

    December 15, 2020 at 6:50 am

    Congratulations! I’m sorry you had such a rough first trimester but l’m glad you’re feeling better and you are back!

    Reply
    • Margaret

      December 18, 2020 at 4:40 am

      Thanks so much, Michelle! I really appreciate the congrats!

      Reply
  2. Michele Slawson

    December 15, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    Congratulations, Margaret! I follow you on Brandy’s site.
    Happy you are back. Michele

    Reply
    • Margaret

      December 18, 2020 at 4:39 am

      Thanks so much, Michele! Brandy has created such a lovely community with lovely people like yourself — such a pleasure to be a part of!

      Reply
  3. Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)

    December 16, 2020 at 11:35 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Thrilled for you! I hope you enjoy lots of treats this holiday season! Take care xo

    Reply
    • Margaret

      December 18, 2020 at 4:38 am

      Thanks so much, Mardi! Happy hols (and eating and running!) to you too!

      Reply
  4. Jeannie

    January 12, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    I am late replying because I haven’t had internet for a while. It is enough to drive a person crazy. What matters is that you are pregnant!!!! How awesome!!! Congratulations! I know it sounds trite, but every little one is worth all the problems. I was once told that as I leaned my head into a toilet and lost my lunch. It was true then and is still true today.
    Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry

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    • Margaret

      January 19, 2021 at 3:46 am

      Thanks, Jeannie! Yes, it will definitely be worth it! 9 months of unrelenting discomfort (I’m still having 24/7 morning sickness, and I’m about to start my third trimester, and that’s just ONE symptom) but a whole lifetime of joy. 🙂 Watching my daughter grow up is a daily pleasure, so I’m looking forward to having another little girl!

      Reply

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