Description
Moose Tracks Fudge is a decadent layered treat combining creamy vanilla white chocolate fudge with rich semi-sweet chocolate ganache and peanut butter cups. This no-bake dessert comes together quickly using a microwave or stovetop and is perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache (Dark Chocolate Fudge Layer)
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped bars or chips)
Vanilla Fudge Layer
- 24 ounces white chips (Nestle Premier White Morsels or 28 ounces pure white chocolate)
- 14 ounces (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Additional Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Combine the semi-sweet chocolate and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Heat in two 15-second bursts at full power, stirring after each until the mixture is melted and smooth. Set aside while making the vanilla fudge.
- Make Vanilla Fudge Layer: Place the white chips in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat on high power for 1 minute. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, then heat at 70% power for 90 seconds. Let the bowl rest in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir until melted and smooth. If needed, allow the bowl to sit for 3-5 more minutes and stir again. Heat in 10-second bursts at 70% power if chips remain unmelted, resting and stirring between bursts. Stir in vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Layer the Fudge: Pour about two-thirds of the vanilla fudge into a non-stick tin foil-lined 8-inch square baking pan and spread evenly. Pour two-thirds of the chocolate ganache over the vanilla layer and use a toothpick or skewer to swirl the chocolate into the vanilla fudge. Sprinkle 1 cup of mini peanut butter cups evenly over the top.
- Finish the Layers: Reheat the remaining vanilla fudge in the microwave at 70% power for 5-10 seconds just to warm it. Stir and pour this over the peanut butter cups. Drizzle the remaining chocolate ganache over the top and use a toothpick or skewer to swirl together both fudge layers for a marbled effect.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours, or leave at room temperature for about 4 hours until the fudge firms up. Cut into squares and serve or package for gifts.
Notes
- Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
- For longer storage, wrap fudge tightly in wax paper or tin foil, place in a zip-top bag, and freeze up to 3 months.
- If a microwave is not available, melt the chocolate components on the stovetop over low heat, stirring until 75% melted then removing from heat to allow residual heat to finish melting before stirring smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 1.5 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
