Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Indulge in a festive treat with this Hot Chocolate Peppermint Fudge, combining rich semi-sweet and milk chocolate with creamy sweetened condensed milk, infused with hot chocolate mix, and topped with marshmallows and crushed peppermint candies for a delightful holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 4 packages hot chocolate mix (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Marshmallow and Garnish
- 4 cups marshmallows (divided)
- About 1/2 cup peppermint candy canes or crushed peppermints for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a double boiler, combine 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, butter, sweetened condensed milk, and hot chocolate mix. Stir continuously over medium heat until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Add Marshmallows: Fold in 2 cups of marshmallows and stir for about 1 minute until they’re partially melted and incorporated.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the mixture from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and press the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows evenly over the top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the fudge for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Cut Fudge: Once chilled, cut the fudge into squares of your preferred size.
- Melt Remaining Chocolate: Heat the remaining 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the fudge squares and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy or candy cane pieces on top. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water to avoid burning the chocolate.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, gently melt the chocolate in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently.
- For extra peppermint flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the fudge mixture.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Make sure to fully cool the fudge before cutting to ensure clean squares.
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