Christmas Mini Grinch Fudge Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with this festive Christmas Mini Grinch Fudge Recipe! Creamy white chocolate fudge is beautifully tinted electric green and topped with adorable red heart sprinkles, capturing the mischievous spirit of the Grinch. Easy to make and perfect for gifting or party treats, this rich, sweet fudge is sure to become a holiday favorite.
- Author: Emma
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 25 mini fudge pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Fudge Base
- 3 cups white chocolate chips (approximately 2 (11-ounce) bags of Ghirardelli brand chips)
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¾ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon gel green food coloring (Electric Green #162 – Americolor brand)
Topping
- 25 extra-large red heart candy sprinkles (Wilton brand red JUMBO hearts)
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure easy removal of the fudge once set.
- Melt chocolate mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and chilled salted butter cubes. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted, ensuring the butter is incorporated evenly without overheating or burning the chocolate.
- Add flavor and color: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the clear vanilla extract and gel green food coloring a little at a time until you achieve a vibrant electric green shade typical of the Grinch theme.
- Pour and top: Pour the green fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Immediately sprinkle the 25 extra-large red heart candy sprinkles evenly over the top to create the festive holiday look.
- Set the fudge: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm and set.
- Cut and serve: Once set, remove the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper edges, if used. Cut into small squares or festive shapes as desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the green food coloring gradually to avoid overpowering the white chocolate’s taste.
- Ensure the butter is chilled but cut into small cubes for even melting and smoothness.
- Store the fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For gifts, wrap individual pieces in festive holiday candy wrappers or small tins.
Keywords: Christmas fudge, Grinch fudge, white chocolate fudge, holiday dessert, festive treats, easy fudge recipe