Description
Emerald green St. Patrick’s Day Fudge brings Irish charm to dessert tables with creamy white chocolate and festive sprinkles. Sweet memories melt together, inviting you to savor this delightful seasonal treat that celebrates cultural spirit and delicious creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 ounces/396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Decorative Ingredients:
- Green food coloring
- Green sprinkles or St. Patricks Day-themed decorations
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan, ensuring paper edges extend over sides for effortless removal.
- Combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until completely melted and glossy.
- Remove melted mixture from heat and gently incorporate vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually introduce green food coloring, blending thoroughly to create a uniform emerald hue.
- Transfer fudge mixture into prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Immediately garnish the top with festive green sprinkles or St. Patrick’s Day-themed decorative elements.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours at 40°F until fudge becomes completely solid and firm.
- Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper edges, placing on a clean cutting surface.
- Slice into precise squares or rectangles using a sharp knife, optionally using a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter for whimsical presentation.
Notes
- Melt chocolate slowly and carefully to prevent burning, using a double boiler or low heat for smooth, creamy texture.
- Try different extract combinations like peppermint or coconut for unique flavor profiles that complement the green theme.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green without altering the fudge’s consistency, adding color gradually for control.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg