Delicious peppermint fudge recipe with marshmallows and sweetened condensed milk is made with ripples of marshmallow. It's then finished off with chocolate, peppermint and candy cane bits in every bite!
Making peppermint fudge recipe with marshmallows and sweetened condensed milk
It's hard to resist a rich fudge filled with butter, sugar and milk and then heated to form a nice creamy consistency once it cools? There are many variations of fudge, usually chocolate being the most popular.
Ingredients
grab a few ingredients for this peppermint fudge recipe with marshmallows and sweetened condensed milk and let's get cooking!
- butter
- sweetened condensed milk
- chocolate chips
- peppermint extract
- mini marshmallows
- optional: crushed candy canes
Substitutions
To begin let's start off our fudge by using just a few simple substitutions because cooking fudge isn't just for dairy lovers! No one notices the difference between dairy and dairy free when I make this recipe!
- butter: you can us dairy free butter--we used earth balance.
- chocolate chips: you can substitute chocolate chips with dairy free chocolate chips like those from enjoy life!
- mini marshmallows: we usually use dandies vegan marshmallows.
- sweetened condensed milk: we like nature's charm dairy free sweetened condensed coconut milk
Storage
Storing your peppermint fudge is super easy! I highly recommend using one of these methods to store your fudge:
- refrigerator: your fudge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container. if storing fudge in layers you will want to use parchment paper or waxed paper to separate the fudge. note that refrigerating fudge may result in the fudge drying out.
- freezer: you can store the fudge in an airtight container between layers or waxed paper or parchment paper. fudge can be stored in the freezer for several months. to thaw, place the fudge in the refrigerator or allow to thaw at room temperature for several minutes.
- room temperature: much like refrigerating and freezing, fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper or parchment paper for several weeks.
5 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge Recipe with Marshmallows and Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 large candy cane crushed, optional
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed mllk and butter in a microwave safe bowl or in a saucepan set to medium heat.
- If using microwave, microwave for approximately 90 seconds. Stir to combine, then continue to heat at 15 second intervals, stopping to stir until smooth. If using the saucepan, heat until mixture melts and is smooth.
- Once mixture is melted, remove saucepan from heat and stir in marshmallows and extract. Stir just until combined and marshmallows begin to melt (you will not want them to fully melt).
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8x10 inch pan, smoothing with your spatula to evenly spread fudge.
- Sprinkle candy cane bits on top then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour to overnight. Remove from fridge, then cut into pieces.
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