Description
This festive Grinch Fudge combines creamy white chocolate and marshmallow cream with a peppermint twist and vibrant green coloring to create a deliciously rich and visually striking holiday treat. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie trays, or holiday movie night snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 12 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 5 drops green food coloring
For Preparation
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened (for greasing)
- 1/4 cup heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving some overhang on the sides to lift the fudge easily. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons of softened butter and set aside.
- Cook the Sugar Mixture: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream, and remaining 1/4 cup softened butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil and continue cooking for about five minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F (soft-ball stage). To test, drop a spoonful into cold water; it should form a soft, pliable ball.
- Mix in Chocolate and Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped white baking chocolate, marshmallow cream, and peppermint extract until melted and smooth.
- Create the Layers: Pour half of the fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Add five drops of green food coloring to the remaining fudge in the saucepan and stir to combine. Spoon the green mixture over the white layer in the pan.
- Marble the Fudge: Using a knife, gently swirl the green and white layers together to create a marbled effect.
- Add Sprinkles and Chill: Sprinkle the top with heart sprinkles and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, use the foil overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Peel away the foil and cut the fudge into 1-inch squares. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the fudge reaches the correct soft-ball stage for perfect texture.
- To make peppermint flavor more pronounced, add an extra 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use dairy-free sour cream and marshmallow alternative.
- Heart sprinkles add a festive touch, but any holiday-themed sprinkles or crushed candy canes work well too.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1 inch square)
- Calories: 73 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
