Description
Delight in this festive Grinch Fudge recipe featuring creamy white chocolate and peppermint flavors with vibrant green swirls and heart sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations and seasonal treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 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
Decorations
- 5 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 cup heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare 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. Set aside while preparing the fudge.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, sour cream, and 1/4 cup softened butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Bring to a rapid boil and continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the mixture reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage).
- Add Chocolate and Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in chopped white chocolate, marshmallow cream, and peppermint extract until smooth and melted.
- Create Layers: Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Add 5 drops of green food coloring to the remaining fudge mixture in the saucepan. Spoon the green mixture over the white layer, then use a knife to swirl the two colors together for a marbled effect.
- Add Sprinkles and Chill: Sprinkle the top with heart sprinkles. Refrigerate until firm.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the fudge out of the pan using the foil overhang. Peel away the foil and cut into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- This fudge is perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, or holiday movie night treats due to its festive colors and easy preparation.
- You can test the soft-ball stage by dropping a spoonful of the hot mixture into cold water; it should form a soft, pliable ball.
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts and refrigerate leftovers to maintain freshness.
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly, but be cautious to avoid overpowering the fudge.
- Substitute green food coloring with natural alternatives like matcha powder or spinach extract for a natural hue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1 inch square)
- 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
