Description
This rich and creamy Christmas Fudge is a classic holiday treat featuring layers of milk and unsweetened chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and toasted walnuts, finished with a decorative drizzle of melted white baking chocolate. Perfect for gifting or festive gatherings, this fudge offers a luscious balance of sweet, nutty, and chocolaty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 4–1/2 cups sugar
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
Chocolate & Flavorings
- 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
- 4–1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the fudge later.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a heavy Dutch oven, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter. Place over medium heat and stir constantly to prevent burning.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, continuing to stir constantly. Cook and stir for 5 minutes to achieve the right consistency, then remove from heat.
- Add Chocolate and Marshmallows: Stir in the milk chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, and chopped unsweetened chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- Fold in Walnuts and Vanilla: Gently fold in the toasted chopped walnuts and vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
- Spread and Decorate: Immediately pour and spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Drizzle the melted white baking chocolate over the top to add a decorative finish.
- Cool Completely: Allow the fudge to cool completely at room temperature until set, which may take several hours.
- Cut and Store: Using the foil, lift the fudge out of the pan. Remove the foil and cut the fudge into 96 small squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For best results, toast the walnuts beforehand to enhance their flavor.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent scorching the sugar mixture.
- Stir constantly while boiling to avoid burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Allow sufficient cooling time to let fudge set properly before cutting.
- Store fudge in a cool place or refrigerate if your environment is warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 30 grams)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
