Eggnog Fudge Squares (Print View)
Festive creamy white chocolate fudge flavored with eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla - chilled and cut for sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, eggnog, and granulated sugar. Stir frequently until mixture reaches a gentle boil.
03 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
04 - Remove from heat and add white chocolate chips, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture becomes smooth.
05 - Immediately pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle the top evenly with freshly grated nutmeg if desired.
07 - Allow fudge to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
08 - Lift fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 36 squares with a sharp knife.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This fudge tastes like a mug of eggnog captured in each melt-in-your-mouth square.
- You only need a handful of ingredients and a little patience—no fancy equipment required.
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- Don’t walk away from the stove—if the fudge base scorches, there’s no saving it!
- Stirring the white chocolate in off-heat guarantees it won’t seize or get grainy.
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- If the fudge looks grainy, you may have overheated—work quickly off the stove next time.
- Freshly grated nutmeg on top gives an unbeatable fragrance and a beautiful snowy look.