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Grinch Fudge Recipe

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This festive Grinch Fudge combines creamy white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk with a vibrant green tint and is topped with red heart candy sprinkles, making it a perfect holiday treat for any Christmas celebration. Quick to prepare and wonderfully rich, this fudge is sure to delight both kids and adults alike.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 25 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fudge Mixture

  • 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
  • ¼½ teaspoon gel green food coloring (Electric Green #162 – Americolor brand)

Topping

  • 25 extra-large red heart candy sprinkles (Wilton brand red JUMBO hearts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil allowing the foil to overhang the sides for easy removal later. Lightly spray the foil with non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and cubed butter. Stir constantly for 5-6 minutes to ensure the mixture melts evenly without burning.
  3. Add Flavor and Color: Remove the saucepan from heat once the mixture is smooth. Stir in the clear vanilla extract and gel green food coloring, mixing thoroughly until the fudge has a uniform bright green color.
  4. Spread the Fudge: Quickly pour the green fudge into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer to fill the pan uniformly.
  5. Add Candy Hearts: Arrange 25 red heart candy sprinkles in five rows of five, spacing each about ½ to ¾ inch apart so each piece of fudge will have one heart upon slicing.
  6. Cool and Chill: Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until completely set and firm, ensuring proper texture for slicing.
  7. Slice and Serve: Using the foil overhang, lift the fudge from the pan and cut into 25 equal pieces, each adorned with a red heart candy.

Notes

  • Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best texture and flavor.
  • Gel food coloring provides vibrant color without thinning the fudge mixture.
  • Chilling the fudge thoroughly ensures clean, easy slices.
  • Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Handle the fudge gently to avoid breaking the candy heart decorations.