Eggnog Fudge (Print Version)
Creamy eggnog and white chocolate fudge, spiced with nutmeg; chill, slice, and serve as festive bite-sized confections.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend unsalted butter, eggnog, and granulated sugar. Stir regularly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
03 - Reduce to low heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
04 - Remove pan from heat. Add white chocolate chips, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
05 - Quickly transfer the fudge mixture to the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg evenly on top, if desired.
06 - Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or until firm.
07 - Lift fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 36 even squares using a sharp knife.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It uses only a handful of pantry staples plus that eggnog you already have in the fridge.
- The texture is impossibly smooth and it sets up beautifully every single time.
- People will assume you spent hours on it when the active work is barely ten minutes.
02 -
- Stir the sugar mixture the entire time it simmers or you will end up with a grainy texture that no amount of wishing can fix.
- Adding the white chocolate off the heat prevents it from seizing, which I learned after ruining one very promising batch.
03 -
- Weigh your white chocolate chips on a kitchen scale for the most consistent results batch after batch.
- A tiny pinch of salt stirred in with the chocolate balances the sweetness and makes every other flavor louder.