If you’re looking for the easiest Christmas fudge recipe, this Candy Cane Fudge is your new festive favourite!

It’s smooth, chocolatey, ultra-creamy and filled with that nostalgic peppermint crunch we all love at Christmas. With just 5 simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for beginners, busy families and anyone wanting a fuss-free homemade edible gift.

This no-bake fudge comes together in minutes and sets beautifully in the fridge, making it ideal for Christmas parties, teacher gifts, neighbour gifts or filling out your festive dessert platter. Whether you call it peppermint fudge, chocolate candy cane fudge or simply your new holiday tradition, this recipe delivers every time.

Make a batch, wrap it up beautifully and share some sweet homemade Christmas cheer. 🎄✨

Yield: 20-24

Author: Ange Zahn

Candy Cane Fudge

Easy no-bake Candy Cane Fudge made with chocolate, condensed milk and crushed candy canes. A quick Christmas dessert perfect for gifting or parties.

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 3 HourTotal time: 3 H & 10 M

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Ingredients

500g milk chocolate melts
20g copha (or 2 tbsp coconut oil)
1 × 395g tin sweetened condensed milk
10 candy canes, roughly chopped
Silver cachous balls (optional)

Instructions

Line a square cake tin with baking paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Add chocolate melts, copha and condensed milk to a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and fully melted.
Pour the mixture into your prepared tin and smooth the top.
Quickly sprinkle over chopped candy canes and gently press them into the surface.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for a firmer set.
Lift the fudge from the tin and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Add silver cachous balls if you like a bit of sparkle!

Notes

TOP TIPS:

Use fresh candy canes: Older ones soften and lose their crunch.
Work quickly: The fudge sets fast - sprinkle the candy canes straight away.
Neat slices: Warm your knife under hot water, dry, then slice.
Festive mix-ins: Try adding crushed Oreos, mini marshmallows or white chocolate swirls.
Gifting tip: Pack pieces into small cellophane bags or tins for cute homemade Christmas presents.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

133

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

5 g

Carbs

15 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

14 g

Sugar

13 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

4 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

The nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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