White Peppermint Fudge and Butterscotch Fudge
06Phew! We have reached the end of the Christmas postings! Here’s some fudge!
Yeah…not much else to say, really. I made the white chocolate fudge because I had some extra peppermints from the chocolate peppermint cookies and figured this would be a nice combo. Sort of like bark but much sweeter. These turned out delicious, but next time I will add just a little more peppermint extract to them.
The chocolate butterscotch fudge recipe is from Hershey’s site. This is probably my first time using a microwave as the main appliance for “baking.” I will never do it again, at least not with my current terrible microwave. This stuff took me ages to microwave. The sun set, rose, and set again and I was still microwaving chocolate. Did I mention that after you microwave something for half an eternity the bowl is so hot you have a hard time picking it up to pour it into the pan? Because it is. So next time this is getting the double boiler treatment.
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
1 lb. white chocolate, chopped (or chips are OK)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract (or more, to taste)
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
10-12 crushed peppermints
In a double boiler or a bowl over a simmering pot of water, melt the white chocolate with the condensed milk and extracts, stirring frequently. White chocolate will take a while to melt but then will scorch easily, so be persistant–and careful!
Pour the mixture into a foil-lined 8×8 baking dish. Sprinkle with the crushed peppermints. Let set and then slice into small squares.
Chocolate Butterscotch Fudge
1 cup butterscotch Chips
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) dark or semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Line 8-inch square pan with foil.
Place butterscotch chips and 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk in small microwave-safe bowl; set aside. Place chocolate chips, remaining sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
Microwave butterscotch chip mixture at MEDIUM 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Refrigerate until firm.
NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.
Ever so slightly adapted from Hershey’s
I have actually not ever made my own fudge! These recipes look fantastic. Thanks for posting!
Beautiful fudge and I’m sure equally delicious!
White chocolate peppermint fudge sounds so refreshing and creamy. I love the soft colors too. I’ve got to remember this for next year’s XMAS gifts. Happy New Year, Elle!
That white peppermint fudge looks insanely good.
They look beautiful, especially the white ones. I still have some Christmas recipes to post.
I made peanut butter white chocolate last night. turned out amazing.
white chocolate on the bottom, then a minute or two later, poured white chocolate on top of it. took 2 people to make it, but turned out wonderful, surprisingly the peanut butter doesnt overpower the white chocolate either!