This easy chocolate mint fudge recipe is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! A delightful blend where mild mint flavor pairs with rich chocolate, creating an easy fudge recipe that’s impossible to resist.
With its creamy texture and delicious flavor combination, chocolate mint fudge is an easy way to add some festive spirit this time of year for your St Patrick’s Day celebrations!
Packed with flavor, this creamy homemade chocolate mint fudge recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the luck of the Irish.
Experience the perfect blend of rich chocolate and cool mint with our delectable Chocolate Mint Fudge recipe. A treat that’s simple to make and impossible to resist.
The key is the combination of quality chocolate, condensed milk, and a splash of peppermint extract.
Your mint chocolate fudge will be the perfect treat to cap off your traditional Irish favorites like corned beef & cabbage.
With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch of smooth and creamy homemade fudge with no fuss at all. Decorate your finished product with sprinkles in festive colors like green or rainbow hues if desired.
Whether for the holiday season, special occasions, or a sweet treat just because, this easy fudge is a winner.
How to Make Mint Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients:
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (use good quality chocolate)
- 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mint chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
- A few drops of green gel food coloring (optional)
- Gold confetti sprinkles
- Gold sanding sugar
Directions:
Butter an 8×8-inch square pan or line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk; stir.
Microwave in 30-second intervals; stir. Continue microwaving in 10 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chips are completely melted (mixture will be thick). Melt chocolate chips just until melted.
Stir the vanilla into the melted chocolate and mix well.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Mix the remaining ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk with the mint chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring well. Heat until all chips are melted.
Add a few drops of green food coloring too the chocolate mixture to darken the green color.
Pour the mint mixture over the chocolate layer; spread evenly.
Decorate the top of the fudge with gold confetti sprinkles and sanding sugar.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set, any longer will make your rich fudge difficult to cut through.
Cut your mint chocolate fudge recipe into 16 small pieces and serve.
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FAQs
How should I store the chocolate mint fudge?
To keep for a longer period of time, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be left out at room temperature for up to 1 week, which is recommended. Refrigerating the fudge can make it last longer, but can also dry it out.
Can I swirl the mixtures instead of layering?
If desired, the chocolate and mint mixtures can try to be swirled together. Use a butter knife or wooden skewer just before the chocolate sets to swirl the first layer and second layer together.
What are substitutions that I can make to peppermint chocolate fudge?
Substitute dark chocolate chips or rich milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips. If you can’t find mint chocolate chips, use premium white chocolate chips and add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
How do you use the double boiler method to melt chocolate?
To use this method, you will need a heat-proof bowl (preferably metal or ceramic) that fits securely over a saucepan filled with 2-3 inches of water. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water – instead, it should be suspended above it by resting on the lip of the saucepan.
You can then place your creamy chocolate into the bowl and set over medium heat until small bubbles appear around edge of pan and you see steam coming from under it. Stir often to ensure all pieces melt evenly, but do not let any water get into your bowl! Once melted and smooth in texture, remove from heat and pour into prepared pan for making awesome fudge recipes.
Can I substitute mint extract with peppermint extract?
Yes, you can, but peppermint extract provides a more authentic mint flavor in this delicious fudge.
Chocolate Mint Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips (use good quality chocolate)
- 1 ½ cups sweetened condensed milk, divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mint chocolate chips (I used Guittard)
- A few drops of green gel food coloring (optional)
- Gold confetti sprinkles
- Gold sanding sugar
Instructions
Butter an 8x8-inch square pan or line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk; stir.
Microwave in 30-second intervals; stir. Continue microwaving in 10 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chips are completely melted (mixture will be thick). Melt chocolate chips just until melted.
Stir the vanilla into the melted chocolate and mix well.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Mix the remaining ½ cup of sweetened condensed milk with the mint chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring well. Heat until all chips are melted.
Add a few drops of green food coloring too the chocolate mixture to darken the green color.
Pour the mint mixture over the chocolate layer; spread evenly.
Decorate the top of the fudge with gold confetti sprinkles and sanding sugar.
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set, any longer will make your rich fudge difficult to cut through.
Cut the delicious fudge into 16 small squares and serve.
Notes
How should I store the chocolate mint fudge?
To keep for a longer period of time, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It can also be left out at room temperature for up to 1 week, which is recommended. Refrigerating the fudge can make it last longer, but can also dry it out.
Can I swirl the mixtures instead of layering?
If desired, the chocolate and mint mixtures can try to be swirled together. Use a butter knife or wooden skewer just before the chocolate sets to swirl the first layer and second layer together.
What are substitutions that I can make to peppermint chocolate fudge?
Substitute dark chocolate chips or rich milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips. If you can’t find mint chocolate chips, use premium white chocolate chips and add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring.
How do you use the double boiler method to melt chocolate?
To use this method, you will need a heat-proof bowl (preferably metal or ceramic) that fits securely over a saucepan filled with 2-3 inches of water. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water – instead, it should be suspended above it by resting on the lip of the saucepan.
You can then place your creamy chocolate into the bowl and set over medium heat until small bubbles appear around the edge of the pan and you see steam coming from under it. Stir often to ensure all pieces melt evenly, but do not let any water get into your bowl! Once melted and smooth in texture, remove from heat and pour into prepared pan for making awesome fudge recipes.
