Description
This festive Grinch Fudge combines creamy white chocolate and marshmallow with a peppermint twist, layered and swirled with green food coloring and topped with colorful heart sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays, or movie night treats, this easy-to-make fudge delivers a deliciously rich and festive sweet bite.
Ingredients
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For the Fudge
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 squares (12 ounces) white baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons of softened butter, then set aside.
- Cook the sugar mixture: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream, and remaining 1/4 cup butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a rapid boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage).
- Mix fudge base: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the chopped white chocolate, marshmallow cream, and peppermint extract. Stir until both the chocolate and marshmallow cream are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Layer and color fudge: Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Add 5 drops of green food coloring to the remaining fudge in the saucepan, stirring to incorporate. Spoon the green fudge over the white layer in the pan, then use a knife to swirl the two colors together for a marbled effect.
- Add toppings and chill: Sprinkle the heart sprinkles evenly over the top. Refrigerate the fudge until firm, about 2 hours.
- Cut and serve: Once set, use the foil overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Peel away the foil and cut into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This fudge is ideal for Christmas parties and festive holiday gatherings.
- Use a candy thermometer to accurately test for the soft-ball stage to ensure perfect fudge texture.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase peppermint extract slightly, but add sparingly to avoid overpowering.
- Swirling the two fudge layers quickly before chilling helps create the beautiful marbled effect.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
