Description
This festive Grinch Fudge combines creamy white chocolate with marshmallow cream and a bright green hue for a fun and delicious holiday treat. Sweetened with a rich sugar and evaporated milk mixture, it’s topped with red heart sprinkles to make your dessert table pop and your heart grow a little bigger this season.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces white chocolate chips
- ½ cup marshmallow cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup butter
- Bright green gel food coloring (as needed)
- Red heart sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside to ensure easy removal of the fudge later.
- Combine Chocolate Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of white chocolate chips, ½ cup marshmallow cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the sugar mixture.
- Cook Sugar Mixture: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, add 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and ½ cup butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are combined and the mixture comes to a low boil.
- Boil Sugar Mixture: Once boiling, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil gently for 10 minutes without stirring. The mixture may darken slightly to a light caramel color—this is normal.
- Combine Sugar Mixture and Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately pour the hot sugar mixture over the white chocolate, marshmallow cream, and vanilla mixture in the bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes to soften the chocolate before stirring.
- Mix and Color: Stir the combined ingredients with a wooden spoon to incorporate them fully. Then, add a few drops of bright green gel food coloring. Using an electric mixer set to medium-low speed, beat the mixture until it is almost set. Add more green food coloring if needed to achieve a vivid Grinch green color.
- Pour and Decorate: Pour the green fudge mixture into the prepared 8×8-inch pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with red heart sprinkles for a festive look.
- Chill and Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to allow the fudge to firm up completely.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, remove the fudge from the fridge. Use the edges of the parchment paper or foil to lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into 1 ½ inch squares and serve.
Notes
- This Grinch Fudge is not only easy to make but makes a festive addition to any holiday gathering.
- For more vibrant color, add gel food coloring gradually until your desired shade of bright green is achieved.
- Use an electric mixer to achieve a smooth, creamy texture and better incorporation of ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the fudge fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 ½ inch square)
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
