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If you’re looking for your new favorite holiday treat, this White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a must make! It’s a creamy fudge, made with only 5 ingredients, that is bursting with a fresh peppermint flavor! It’s a great option for a party, or for cookie trays for your neighbors.

Rows of pieces of white chocolate fudge topped with candy cane pieces.

I love homemade fudge, and love adding new flavors to the mix. This delicious white chocolate peppermint fudge is made on the microwave, without a candy thermometer needed which makes it so easy, and so fast to make. Perfect for the busy holidays!

A tower of white chocolate peppermint fudge on a small plate.

Why make this recipe

  • Quick and Easy – Only 5 ingredients, made in the microwave, without a candy thermometer. The perfect homemade candy for beginners.
  • Festive and Beautiful – The white chocolate base with the red and white candies on top just screams holiday cheer!
  • Perfect for Gifting – Package a few pieces up in bags for your neighbors, and friends, or add to your cookie trays.
A small plate with a pile of white chocolate peppermint fudge.

Ingredients Needed

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

  • white chocolate chips – use a high quality white baking chips, or white chocolate bar chopped into pieces
  • sweetened condensed milk – gives the fudge a rich flavor, and creamy texture
  • butter – helps smooth everything out, you can use salted or unsalted butter
  • peppermint extract – a little goes a long way, but add extra if you like it extra minty.
  • crushed candy cane – adds a nice crunch, peppermint flavor, and the red and white stripes make it extra festive
Small bowls of the ingredients needed to make white chocolate peppermint fudge.

How to make Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge

A glass mixing bowl full of white chocolate fudge.

Step 1: Melt the ingredients. Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring after each until you can stir the mixture smooth. Once melted stir in the peppermint extract.

Step 2: Press the mixture into a pan. Scoop the fudge mixture into a lined 9×9 baking pan. Smooth the top out with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces over the top of the fudge, and press into the fudge. Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for several hours, or put in the fridge to set faster.

Tips and Tricks:

  • Don’t Overheat the White Chocolate – When chocolate is overheated it can seize up, meaning it will actually get harder instead of softer. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring as much as you can after each so it doesn’t get more heated than it needs.
  • Use Parchment Paper – Line the pan with parchment paper so its easier to lift and remove the fudge from the pan. This will help you get cleaner slices, and prettier pieces of fudge.
  • Make on the Stove – You can also make the fudge on the stove top. Add the white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a medium stove top and cook over medium low heat until the mixture is totally melted and can be stirred smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract. Transfer into the baking pan, and top with candy cane pieces.
A hand holding a piece of white chocolate fudge topped with crushed candy canes.

Storage Instructions

The fudge can be safely stored at room temperature, but it will be a bit softer. I like to store it in the fridge in an airtight container. It can be stored for about 1 week in the fridge. The candy cane pieces will soften some in the fridge, make sure to keep the container dry so the pieces don’t get too gooey.

The fudge can also be frozen in a sealed freezer container for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, make sure to thaw the fudge until soft to save your teeth.

A pile of white chocolate fudge, the top piece has a bite out of it.

This White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is such a delicious holiday treat! It’s festive, and easy to make which makes it perfect for the busy holiday season!

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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

If you're looking for your new favorite holiday treat, this White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is a must make! It's a creamy fudge, made with only 5 ingredients, that is bursting with a fresh peppermint flavor! It's a great option for a party, or for cookie trays for your neighbors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, holiday, Peppermint Fudge, White Chocolate, white chocolate peppermint fudge
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 12 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips (high quality)
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (divided)
  • 2 TBS butter (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 3 TBS crushed candy cane pieces

Instructions

  • Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring after each until you can stir it smooth. It will only take about 1.5 minutes total. 3 cups white chocolate chips, 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 2 TBS butter
  • Once smooth, stir in the peppermint extract. 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x9in baking dish lined with parchment paper and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. 
  • Sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces over the top of the fudge and press lightly into the top. 
  • Allow the fudge to set for several hours at room temperature till hard, or put the fudge in the fridge for about 1-2 hours for a quicker set.
  • Slice and serve. Store any extras in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The peppermint pieces start to soften after too long.

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Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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