{"id":1480,"date":"2025-10-18T09:45:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1480"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:45:29","slug":"christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Candy Cane Swirl Fudge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Christmas Candy Cane Swirl Fudge is exactly what I make when I want something that looks super fancy but secretly takes almost no effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is creamy, chocolatey, pepperminty, and it kinda tastes like Christmas wrapped itself in a blanket and decided to become candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The swirls make it look like I spent hours on it but nope, it is basically just melting stuff and swirling it around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need something quick for parties or gifting, this is that recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f7167a7f-015d-40f1-b1aa-b3a53b06b1cb\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/#0-ingredients-\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/#1-why-i-love-these-ingredients-\" style=\"\">Why I Love These Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/#2-how-i-make-it-\" style=\"\">How I Make It<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/#3-serving-and-storing-\" style=\"\">Serving and Storing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/christmas-candy-cane-swirl-fudge\/#4-my-tips-\" style=\"\">My Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-ingredients-\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uk-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uk-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uk-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uk-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/uk.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips<br>1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)<br>1 teaspoon peppermint extract<br>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>2 cups white chocolate chips<br>A little red food coloring<br>Half a cup of crushed candy canes (around 6 to 8 regular ones)<br>Pinch of salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-why-i-love-these-ingredients-\"><strong>Why I Love These Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The semi sweet chocolate chips give that deep chocolate taste that is not too sweet. The sweetened condensed milk makes everything thick and creamy, like fudge should be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peppermint extract gives that icy cool vibe that feels like winter in your mouth. Vanilla keeps it warm and cozy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White chocolate is the soft, sweet layer that holds all the red swirls. The food coloring is there just to make it pretty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crushed candy canes add crunch and extra peppermint flavor. Salt just makes everything taste even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-how-i-make-it-\"><strong>How I Make It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First thing I do is line an 8 by 8 pan with parchment paper and let the edges hang over so I can pull the fudge out later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ps-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1484\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ps-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ps-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ps-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ps-1.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I melt the chocolate layer. I throw the semi sweet chocolate chips into a saucepan with half the can of sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I keep it on low heat and stir until it melts and turns smooth. Takes like three minutes. If I am in a lazy mood, I just microwave it in short bursts and keep stirring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pqs-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1483\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pqs-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pqs-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pqs-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pqs.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it is melted I stir in the vanilla extract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gkdf-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1489\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gkdf-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gkdf-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gkdf-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gkdf.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I spread it into the pan and tap it on the counter so it settles flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/n-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1492\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/n-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/n-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/n-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/n.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now for the white chocolate layer. I melt the white chocolate chips with the rest of the condensed milk. Same deal, short bursts, lots of stirring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/o-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/o-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/o-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/o-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/o-1.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White chocolate burns real fast so I babysit it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/d-2.jpg 832w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it is melted I stir in the peppermint extract and then the food coloring until it turns a bright candy cane red. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I do not go too crazy or it ends up looking like lipstick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kds-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1491\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kds-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kds-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kds-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/kds.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I pour the red layer over the chocolate one and take a toothpick to swirl it around in circles. I do not overmix it because then it just turns pink instead of swirled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1482\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-1.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I sprinkle the crushed candy canes all over the top and press them down just a little so they stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s-2-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1485\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s-2-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s-2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s-2-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/s-2.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I put it in the fridge for about two hours until it firms up. If I am impatient I throw it in the freezer for half an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once it is solid I lift it out with the parchment paper and slice it into little squares. I wipe the knife between cuts so it stays clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsp-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1488\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsp-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsp-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsp-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fsp.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-serving-and-storing-\"><strong>Serving and Storing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fldsk-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1487\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fldsk-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fldsk-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fldsk-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fldsk.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I set the squares on a cute Christmas plate and surround them with extra candy cane crumbs so it looks like I planned the whole thing. It goes perfect with hot cocoa or peppermint mocha. If I am gifting it I wrap the squares in little pieces of cellophane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It stays good in the fridge for two weeks or in the freezer for a few months. I layer parchment between the pieces so they do not stick together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-my-tips-\"><strong>My Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use decent chocolate, it makes a big difference<br>Crush the candy canes fine so nobody breaks a tooth<br>Melt slow so the white chocolate does not burn<br>Taste the peppermint layer before pouring it and add more if you like it stronger<br>Dip the knife in hot water for cleaner slices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"review-box\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Leave a review\">\n  <span class=\"star\">\u2605<\/span>\n  <strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong>\n  If you make this, please\n  <a href=\"#respond\" class=\"review-link\">leave a review and rating<\/a>\n  letting us know how you liked this recipe! 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