White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Disclaimer: at first glance of this recipe, I was hesitant. I don't like peppermint much, and I don't like white chocolate, and I didn't anticipate liking them together. I also was not too keen on "adulterating" FUDGE, in all of it's milk chocolatey goodness that I typically imagine. So, I'm not exactly sure what led me to try this recipe, but I am SO thankful - it was super easy, fun, and wow - addicting and delicious. And a major winner with everyone who tried it. WOW!

Enjoy.

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

From Crepes of Wrath

2 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 5 oz. can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk

1 Jar (7 1/2oz) Marshmallow Fluff

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 12 oz. package white chocolate chips (the higher the quality, the easier it is for them to melt)

11 candy canes, crushed (as small as possible-this was a great task for including Jeff!)

1. Combine the sugar, salt, butter, evaporated milk, and Fluff in a medium pot and melt together over medium-high heat. When melted, bring to a boil and stir while it boils, so it doesn’t burn, for a full 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and white chocolate chips. Return the pot to low heat (the lowest your burner will go) and stir until the white chocolate has melted (white chocolate does not melt as easily as milk or dark chocolate, so you may need to stir a bit more vigorously than you’re used to). Grease a 9×9 or 8×8 pan.

2. When the white chocolate is melted, stir in half of your crushed candy canes, then add in as much as you want, reserving a bit to sprinkle on the very top. Pour into an 8×8 or 9×9 pan (I used a 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 ... strange pan size, but it still works :) No worries). Set aside to cool, and cut the fudge when it is room temperature. Makes 24-28 pieces of fudge.

Again. I'm slacking on the picture-taking... so go here to see what it should look like.