Description
Creamy mint chocolate fudge blends rich chocolate with refreshing mint for an irresistible dessert. Cool chocolate pieces melt smoothly, creating a delightful treat that satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (8 tbsps or 113 g) butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pure mint or peppermint extract (between ¼ to ¼ tsp)
- 1 dash green food color (approximately 1/8 tsp)
- 2 tbsps mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, extending edges over two sides and lightly coating with cooking spray for effortless removal.
- Base Mixture: Combine granulated sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry blend.
- Liquid Integration: Microwave butter and whole milk together for 45 seconds, stirring until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract, then whisk the warm liquid into the sugar-cocoa mixture until a consistent chocolate base forms.
- Initial Chilling: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for one hour to set firmly.
- Mint Topping Creation: Melt white chocolate chips with milk in the microwave, stirring between 20-second intervals until creamy. Incorporate mint extract and green food coloring, mixing until the color becomes vibrant and uniform.
- Final Assembly: Remove the chilled chocolate base and spread the mint white chocolate layer across the surface. Optionally sprinkle additional chocolate chips for texture. Return to the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to set completely.
- Serving Preparation: Lift the fudge from the pan using parchment paper edges. Slice into sixteen 2-inch squares, optionally cutting diagonally to create triangular pieces for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Precise Chocolate Melting: Microwave chocolate in short bursts to prevent burning, stirring between intervals for smooth, even melting.
- Pan Preparation Tip: Extend parchment paper edges beyond pan sides for effortless fudge removal without breaking or cracking.
- Color and Flavor Balance: Add green food coloring gradually to achieve desired mint shade without overwhelming the white chocolate base.
- Chilling Technique: Refrigerate layers separately to ensure proper setting and maintain distinct flavor and texture layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg