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January 28, 2015

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge-rich dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a pretty pink layer of peppermint fudge for a tasty treat.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge-rich dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a pretty pink layer of peppermint fudge for a tasty treat. And the pink color is just so pretty!

Don’t you just love the color of this fudge? Dark Chocolate and peppermint are the perfect pairing. And I have you, my readers to thank for this recipe.

Before Christmas, I shared my Mint Chocolate Chip Fudge recipe. It went crazy. But many readers couldn’t find the Mint extract and asked if Peppermint extract could be substituted. Of course it can. Recipes are  meant to be altered. At least that’s how I feel about it.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge-rich dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a pretty pink layer of peppermint fudge for a tasty treat.

There were also a lot of comments (thank you for leaving comments letting me know how you liked, had trouble with, altered my recipes. I love hearing from you!) Anyway, there were comments about it being soupy. Not setting up. Even after a full day in the refrigerator.

This recipe is pretty fool proof. It’s only a few ingredients. No candy thermometer needed. But, and I’ve done this myself, It had to be confusion over the milk.

The cans do look similar.

Evaporated milk

This is Evaporated milk. It’s thin, like watered down milk. It’s great for making Cinnamon Glazed Pecans but not for fudge.  Using this will just cause a runny mess. And it probably won’t taste that good either since it’s not sweetened.

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This is Sweetened Condensed Milk. It’s Thick. Thicker than molasses. It’s the magical ingredient in Seven Layer Magic Bars. It’s also what you want to use when you make fudge. (Carnation also makes a Sweetened Condensed milk, I just didn’t have any in my cabinets.)

And on a side note. I may have a bit of a hoarding problem. All of these cans were in my pantry, plus a few more. I also have 3 big jars of peanut butter, a zillion cans of soup type food and we won’t even discuss my baking cabinet.

Nestle Dark Chocolate Chips

So gather your ingredients (making sure you have sweetened condensed milk) and make some fudge.

You’ll be glad you did. And so will everyone you share it with. If you decide to share.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge-rich dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a pretty pink layer of peppermint fudge for a tasty treat.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided (not evaporated milk)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8 square pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave dark chocolate chips and 1 Tablespoon butter on 50% power for 1 minute. Let rest for 1 minute then heat again for 1 minute at 50% power. Check to see if melted. If needed microwave for another 30-45 seconds. Stir chocolate until all lumps are gone.
  3. Stir in half of the sweetened condensed milk.
  4. Press Dark Chocolate layer into the bottom of prepared pan.
  5. Repeat steps for Peppermint layer. Melt white chocolate chips with 1 Tablespoon Butter, until completely melted. Stir in remaining sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract. Add food coloring to desired color. Press peppermint layer into prepared pan over the dark chocolate layer. . Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top and gently press into fudge.
  6. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to set before cutting into squares.
  7. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Once fudge is set, it does not need to be kept refrigerated.

© Karen Aromatorio
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge-rich dark chocolate pairs perfectly with a pretty pink layer of peppermint fudge for a tasty treat.

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Filed Under: Candy, Fudge Tagged With: Christmas, dark chocolate, food gift, McCormick, Nestle, Peppermint extract, pink, Valentines

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Comments

  1. Cookbook Queen says

    January 28, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Such lovely fudge!! We won’t even discuss my baking cabinet — holy dusty chocolate chips!! Ha! Thanks so much for linking to my Snoball Brownies!! xoxo

  2. Diana Scheid says

    January 29, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I can’t seem to find the save button for your recipes. Where did it go?

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 29, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      Ziplist discontinued the Save Recipe function so It’s no longer available. I use Pinterest to save recipes I want to try. Or you can print them.

  3. Liz@HoosierHomemade says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Incredible! Such a perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for sharing our Pink Velvet Cupcakes!
    ~Liz@HoosierHomemade

  4. Paula says

    January 29, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I couldn’t wait to see what this was after seeing your pic yesterday. And, look, they’re prefectly cute cubes!! pinned

  5. Kayle+(The+Cooking+Actress)e+Cooking+Actress) says

    January 29, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    yes this fudge is SUCH a pretty color!!! and I can tell it is completely delicious

  6. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    I’ve gotten complaints like that too – I never even thought they might be using the wrong milk. DUH! I always figured it would be obvious…but now that you say it I’m sure that’s it. THANK YOU!

  7. Amanda says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    This looks so good, I wish I had a piece right now!

  8. Winnie says

    January 31, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    These are mouth-watering!

  9. Cake Chocolate Cheese says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    I hate when I use the wrong kind of canned milk! And I absolutely agree… chocolate and peppermint are the perfect pairing! This fudge looks fantastic!

  10. Miriam @ OvertimeCook says

    February 4, 2015 at 8:39 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous – and I’m sure delicious! – dessert!

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