Eggnog Fudge (Printable)
Festive white chocolate fudge flavored with eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla — chilled and cut into bite-sized squares.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fudge Base
01 - 3 cups white chocolate chips
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
03 - 1/2 cup eggnog
04 - 2 cups granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
# How to Cook:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to facilitate easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, eggnog, and granulated sugar, stirring frequently until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
03 - Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
04 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add white chocolate chips, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Pour the warm fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
06 - Dust the top evenly with freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
07 - Let the fudge cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
08 - Using the parchment overhang, lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into 36 even squares with a sharp knife.
# Expert Advice:
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- Your friends will swear you learned this from a secret old cookbook—it's that creamy and unique.
- There's real festive magic in how easy it is to pull off, even when you're short on time or energy.
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- Once I tried rushing the chilling time and ended up with a sticky mess—patience pays off.
- Switching to a metal spatula to smooth the fudge made for the sharpest, cleanest lines when cutting.
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- Let the cut fudge squares rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving—flavors bloom when they're not icy cold.
- Don't be tempted to use imitation vanilla; pure extract is the secret that makes everything taste homey and rich.