One of my favorite holiday treats is peppermint bark, it’s one that I’m willing to pay a bit extra for at the store. But coming from Michigan I have also have a soft spot for fudge, it brings back memories for summer trips to Mackinaw Island and visiting other tourist locations. It’s a sweet treat that is a bit of an indulgence and one that a lot of people enjoy just at the holiday season.
This year, Eagle Brand sent us a holiday care package with two cans of their Sweetened Condensed Milk, a baking/candy mold and holiday treat boxes and decorations. Their only request was we made a recipe to share with our readers. Normally, my go-to recipe to use Sweetened Condensed Milk in is Key Lime Pie, but with the high prices of limes this time of year, I leaned towards those holiday flavors I love and combined the Peppermint Bark I love as well as an easy fudge recipe – which will save me a lot of miles of driving up north since this is so good and easy, it may be better than what I usually buy up north and perfect for sending care packages!
This Peppermint Bark Fudge recipe is completely gluten free, it is quick to put together and so easy to do. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool and set up in the fridge for a few hours. It’s the perfect recipe to make and give as gifts, or to share with family and friends at parties. It will make about 2 lbs of fudge in total, and if you use a large mold like I did, each snowflake is about 1/3 lb of fudge. Definitely several servings in each one!
The great thing about this recipe is you can make any flavor fudge you want with the right chips, your favorite extract or even throw in your favorite cookies or candies. It’s so simple and easy to modify as you go!
Ingredients:
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk- 12 oz Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz White Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Crushed Candy Canes
Directions:
- Prepare your pan by lining with parchment paper or choose a candy mold and set aside.
- In a non stick pan, pour in 1 cup of your Sweetened condensed Milk, your Milk Chocolate Chips and Vanilla and cook over medium low heat until your chocolate is melted. Stir continuously while heating and pour into your prepared pan or molds.
In a clean pan, combine the remaining Sweetened Condensed Milk, White Chocolate Chips and Peppermint Extract. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly until your chocolate is melted and everything is combined. Pour it on top of your chocolate layer.- Gently press the crushed candy canes into the top of the white chocolate layer.
- Place in the fridge and allow to cool and set for at least 3 hours. If in a pan remove carefully using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Keep in an air tight container and in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy and serve!
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