Description
This Nightmare Before Christmas Fudge is a rich, creamy, and colorful treat inspired by Sally Skellington’s iconic dress. Made with white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and flavored with peppermint, this fudge features vibrant swirls of black, pink, yellow, and teal—a perfect festive dessert for Halloween or Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 3 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tablespoons Marshmallow Fluff
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Food Coloring
- Black gel food coloring
- Pink gel food coloring
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Teal gel food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8″ x 8″ pan with two pieces of parchment paper arranged in a plus sign shape with 2″ overhang on all sides. Use binder clips to secure the parchment overhang optionally.
- Melt chocolate mixture: In a medium pot over low heat, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Add flavor and fluff: Stir in the Marshmallow Fluff, unsalted butter, vanilla bean paste, and peppermint extract. Continue cooking and stirring for about 1 minute until well combined and heated through.
- Divide and color fudge: Divide the fudge evenly among four medium bowls, approximately 1 cup each. Add about 4 drops of black gel food coloring to one bowl, and about 2 drops of pink, yellow, and teal to the other three bowls respectively. Mix quickly to achieve uniform color, adding more drops as needed while the fudge remains soft.
- Layer and swirl: Randomly drop spoonfuls of each colored fudge into the prepared pan. Use a toothpick or paring knife to swirl the colors together gently, creating a marbled effect.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the pan with the fudge for at least 2 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Cut and serve: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the fudge from the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into approximately 36 squares.
Notes
- This fudge comes together with just six basic ingredients, making it an easy yet impressive treat.
- The peppermint extract adds a refreshing twist that complements the creamy white chocolate.
- Work quickly when mixing food coloring to prevent the fudge from setting prematurely.
- Storing fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator keeps it fresh for up to one week.
- For a festive touch, use binder clips to keep parchment paper secured while pouring fudge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
