Nothing says it's Christmas season quite like making an easy fudge recipe. This eye-catching easy Grinch Fudge recipe is swirled with red, green and white candy.
Try my Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats and my Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bombs for more fun Christmas recipes!
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The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in extra sweetness and this no bake Grinch fudge is a delicious holiday treat. It's made with simple ingredients, including adorable red candy hearts.
The vibrant green color of this fudge is perfect for the holiday season. All you need is five ingredients and about 1 hour to make this fun dessert during the busy time of year.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This homemade fudge is so much fun to make. It's the perfect holiday treat to bring some holiday cheer!
Christmas fudge is the perfect addition to a holiday party, or Grinch movie night!
Ingredients You Need
- White chocolate chips: Ghirardelli white chocolate chips are my favorite.
- Sweetened condensed milk - Be sure it's not evaporated milk.
- Red candy melts: You can usually find them in the grocery store where they sell baking supplies, or in a craft store.
- Neon green food gel: Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Electric Green is my favorite.
- Red heart sprinkles: Grinch’s heart, found in most craft stores or in the baking isle.
Step By Step Photos
Add white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk to a mixing bowl.
Microwave in increments until melted.
Melt red candy melts.
Swirl the red candy melts with green and white. Decorate.
How To Make Festive Grinch Fudge
Step 1. Prepare pan: Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Step 2. Melt white chocolate mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 bags of white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in increments, stirring often until all the white chocolate chips are melted.
Step 3. Color the white chocolate: Cut the melted white chocolate mixture in half. Mix neon green food gel into one half until well combined.
Step 4. Layering in pan: Spread the green mixture into the prepared baking dish. Swirl the white mixture on top of the green.
Step 5. Melt and swirl red candy melts: Melt red candy melts as directed on the package. Swirl in the red candy melts with the green and white fudge mixture.
Step 6. Decorate and freeze: Place red heart sprinkles on top of the fudge. Freeze the fudge for one hour.
Step 7. Cut and serve: Once frozen, cut the fudge into pieces and serve.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- For clean edges, cut the fudge with a clean sharp knife. You’ll want to keep warm water or a clean rag handy so that you can continue to clean off the blade while cutting the fudge.
- Add some clear vanilla extract or peppermint extract to give this delicious Grinch fudge extra flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Easy Grinch Dessert
Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 weeks.
Yes. After preparing and cutting it into pieces, store the fudge in an airtight container or freezer bag. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before placing it in the container or bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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Grinch Fudge
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 ounces bags white chocolate chips
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup red candy melts
- 2 drops neon green food gel color
- Red heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, place in white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in increments and stir often until the chips are all melted.
- Cut the melted white chocolate chips in half and mix in the green food gel into one half until well mixed.
- Spread the green mixture into the lined pan, then swirl with the white.
- Melt red candy melts as directed on the package. Swirl in the red candy melts with the green and white.
- Place red heart sprinkles on top and freeze for one hour. Cut and serve.
Notes
- For clean edges, cut the fudge with a clean sharp knife. You’ll want to keep warm water or a clean rag handy so that you can continue to clean off the blade while cutting the fudge.
- Add some clear vanilla extract or peppermint extract to give this delicious Grinch fudge extra flavor.
- Storing: Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 weeks.
- Freezing: After preparing and cutting it into pieces, store the fudge in an airtight container or freezer bag. Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap before placing it in the container or bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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