Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy and festive Shamrock Fudge recipe. Made with simple ingredients like white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of green food coloring, this fudge offers a rich, creamy texture and a vibrant shamrock hue perfect for any occasion. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it makes a delightful treat for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Flavorings and Color
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring, as needed to achieve desired shade
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment to prevent sticking.
- Melt the Base Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and gradually add green food coloring until you reach the vibrant shamrock green shade you desire.
- Pour and Chill: Pour the fudge mixture evenly into your prepared pan, smoothing the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to cut cleanly.
- Cut and Serve: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut into bite-sized squares or fun shapes if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
- Heat the mixture gently and stir often to avoid burning and ensure smoothness.
- Add green food coloring gradually to avoid overly artificial hues.
- Cut fudge with a warm knife dipped in hot water for clean edges.
- Store fudge in an airtight container to maintain creaminess and prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1/24th of recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Shamrock Fudge, St. Patrick's Day, white chocolate fudge, green fudge, festive dessert, easy fudge recipe