Creamy Eggnog Fudge (Print Version)
Creamy white fudge flavored with eggnog, nutmeg and vanilla; chilled and cut into squares for holiday treats.
# What You 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 Prepare:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine unsalted butter, eggnog, and granulated sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
03 - Reduce heat to low 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 until the chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Immediately pour the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle the surface evenly with freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
07 - Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
08 - Use the parchment overhang to lift out the fudge. Slice into 36 even squares with a sharp knife.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This fudge captures the best parts of eggnog—warmth, nostalgia, and just the right hint of spice—in every creamy bite.
- I love how quick it comes together and how everyone thinks you spent hours crafting it.
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- If you rush and try to cut the fudge before it's fully chilled, it will stick horribly to your knife and look scraggly.
- I once forgot to use parchment paper and spent ages prying fudge out with a spatula—don’t skip the lining step.
03 -
- Don’t wander off during the simmering step—constant stirring is what keeps everything from scorching and guarantees shine.
- A dash of sea salt on top, right before chilling, completely elevates the flavor.