Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Prep Time: 10 mins Chill Time: 60 mins Yield: 40 pieces

Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Egg Free

This Chocolate Peppermint Fudge has two indulgent layers- a fudgy chocolate base is topped with a peppermint white fudge layer with crushed candy canes throughout. This peppermint fudge is undetectably dairy free and perfect for everyone during the holidays.

Last year I made this Undetectable Dairy Free Fudge for everyone last year for Christmas and NO ONE knew it was dairy free. Everyone loved it.

This Chocolate Peppermint fudge has the same amazing base but with a few festive upgrades.

Not only are we using semi sweet chocolate, but we’re also using a dairy free white chocolate.

On top of that, we’re using peppermint extract and crushed candy canes not only in the white chocolate layer, but also sprinkled on top too.

Whip up a batch of this amazing Christmas fudge for all your festivities this season!

Happy baking!

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Ingredients in Chocolate Peppermint Fudge:

Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips- use your favorite dairy free semi sweet chocolate chips. One of my favorite brands is Enjoy Life. Their chocolate and products are all allergy friendly.

Dairy Free White Chocolate Chips- dairy free white chocolate can be very hard to find since it’s essentially milk and sugar. But my favorites are Enjoy Life Mini White Chocolate Chips and Pascha vegan white chocolate.

Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk– this is a total life changer. I am not a fan when dairy free things taste like coconut- I want them to taste as regular as possible and this sweetened condensed oat milk makes this fudge taste like normal fudge made with regular sweetened condensed milk. But in a pinch, use sweetened condensed coconut milk since it can be easier to find than sweetened condensed oat milk.

Dairy Free Butter- my favorite dairy free butter is Country Crock Plant Butter. I use it 1 to 1 in making any recipe dairy free.

Vanilla

Peppermint Extract– this extract is very concentrated so we’re adding just enough so it doesn’t taste like toothpaste. Make sure to use peppermint extract and not mint extract.

Candy Canes- regular peppermint candy canes, not the fruity, candy ones.

Tools needed to make Chocolate Peppermint Fudge:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Sauce pan
• Rubber spatula
• Parchment paper
• 8×8 baking dish

How to make dairy free Chocolate Peppermint Fudge:

Make the semi-sweet layer: Add the semi-sweet layer ingredients, minus the vanilla extract, to a sauce pan and melt over medium heat stirring constantly. Heat for 8-10 minutes until the ingredients have melted and the fudge thickens. Stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer to the parchment lined pan and spread into an even layer.

Make the white chocolate layer: Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed oat milk and butter to a sauce pan and melt together over medium heat, stirring constantly. Heat for 8-10 minutes until the ingredients have melted and the fudge thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in the peppermint extract. Add in 1/4 cup of crushed candy canes. Transfer to the baking dish and spread on top of the semi-sweet layer. Sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes.

Chill and cut: Chill in the fridge for at least one hour, or until set. Once set, cut into 1-in x 1-in pieces.

Tips for the best Dairy Free Chocolate Fudge:

• Try to use your favorite, creamiest chocolate. The creamier the chocolate, the creamier the fudge.
• If you cannot find sweetened condensed oat milk, you can use sweetened condensed coconut milk.
• Make sure to constantly stir the chocolate while you heat it so the chocolate does not burn. White chocolate burns a lot easier than the other chocolates so be careful when melting the white chocolate.
• Once the fudge has finished setting, leave it on the counter for about 10-15 minutes before cutting. It may need to sit out an additional 5-10 minutes if still too difficult to cut.

How to store Chocolate Peppermint Fudge:

This fudge keeps very well and can last 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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