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Smooth, chocolatey, filled with peppermint and with a crunchy top, this melt in your mouth Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect edible gift to make this Christmas!
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Candy Cane Fudge

Smooth, chocolatey, filled with peppermint and with a crunchy top, this melt in your mouth Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect edible gift to make this Christmas!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 16
Author Annie N

Ingredients

  • 14 oz (397g) can of condensed milk
  • 14 oz (397g) good quality milk chocolate
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 4-8 crushed candy canes, *see note

Instructions

  • Spray an 8x8 inch square pan with cooking spray and place a double layer of cling film into the pan, with enough overhang to pull the fudge out when its set. Spray lightly with cooking spray, leave to one side.
  • Place the condensed milk into a medium sized saucepan and break the chocolate into small pieces and place in the pan.
  • Place over a low-medium heat and stir until all the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add in the butter and peppermint extract and stir until the butter is melted and well incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle your crushed candy canes over the top and leave to cool for 30 minutes. 
  • Place in the fridge until fully set, around 2 1/2 hours. Once set, gently wiggle each side of the overhanging clingfilm until the fudge comes loose, peel away the clingfilm and then cut into small squares, around 1 inch square.
  • Devour or wrap up in cellophane bags with Christmas ribbon and a gift tag for the perfect edible gift!
  • Candy Cane Fudge will keep in an airtight container, in the fridge, for 2 weeks.

Notes

*I used 8 mini candy canes which would be around 4 full sized ones, but you can use as many as you want and cover the whole of the fudge if you want! I left little bits of fudge peeking through the candy cane topping!