Creamy Leprechaun Mint Chocolate Fudge
A quick and easy homemade fudge combining silky chocolate with a refreshing mint flavor, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure peppermint extract
- a few drops green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup (85 g) chopped Andes mint candies (optional)
- pinch of sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting edges hang over sides for easy lifting.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine softened butter and sweetened condensed milk. Stir gently until butter melts and mixture is smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in semi-sweet and white chocolate chips until melted and glossy.
- Add peppermint extract and green food coloring if using; stir to combine.
- Stir in chopped Andes mint candies if desired.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until completely firm.
- Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper edges and cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife warmed in hot water.
Notes
Use low heat and stir constantly to avoid grainy fudge. Chill fudge for at least 3 hours for best results. Warm knife in hot water before slicing for clean edges. Use high-quality chocolate for smoother texture and richer flavor. Peppermint extract is potent; adjust to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-inch square
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7.5
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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