Rich Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patty Fudge - Easy Recipe! (2024)

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Let’s talk fudge. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patty Fudge. This is actually my first fudge recipe on the blog, and of coarse it would be none other than that of a mint chocolate blend! Fudge is so easy to make, you just need to be a little patient because the fudge has to set for a few hours. This fudge is pretty amazing if I do say so myself. You have a layer of dark chocolate fudge, topped with a thick layer of peppermint patties, another layer of dark chocolate fudge and swirled with white chocolate on top. Plus, there is a bonus layer of peppermint patty on very top. I hope you like peppermint patty as much as I do! This recipe is slightly adapted from Jocelyn at Inside Brucrew. She makes the most amazing fudge!

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I did all the prep work up front so that when I was melting both my white chocolate and dark chocolate fudge on the stove, I could pay attention and not burn anything, so that is how I am going to tell you to prepare this. I hate burning chocolate on the stove, it’s so sad.

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  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes

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Description

Layers of rich dark chocolate fudge, white chocolate, and peppermint patties.

Ingredients

  • 1 Bag Peppermint Patties

Dark chocolate fudge

  • 2 C Dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2/3 C Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 C Marshmallow cream
  • 1/4 C Dark cocoa powder

White chocolate fudge

  • 1 C White chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/3 C Sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peppermint patties by unwrapping them all and cutting into smaller pieces. Set aside for later.
  2. In a 9×9 pan, gently spray the bottom of the pan with cooking spray and cover the pan with tin foil. Set aside.
  3. Prep the dark chocolate fudge. In a medium sized pot, combine chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk. Set aside.
  4. Measure out the marshmallow cream and cocoa powder and set aside.
  5. Prepare the white chocolate fudge by combining white chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk is a separate medium size pot. Set aside.
  6. Start with the dark chocolate fudge, melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted. Whisk vigorously to break up any last chunks. Add marshmallow cream and cocoa powder and stir until well combined. Reduce heat to medium low, and stir occasionally while preparing white chocolate fudge.
  7. For the white chocolate fudge, melt over medium heat, stirring until melted. Keep a close eye on this because if you burn it at all, you will have brown spots in your fudge from the burnt chocolate. Continue to stir until melted and no chunks remain. Remove from heat.
  8. Pour about half of the melted dark chocolate layer in the bottom of the 9×9 pan, spread evenly to cover.
  9. Next, cover the top with peppermint patty pieces very thoroughly. Save the leftovers for the top. Cover with remaining melted dark chocolate.
  10. Pour melted white chocolate on top and swirl with a knife.
  11. Cover the top with remaining peppermint patty pieces.
  12. Allow fudge to set in the refrigerator for at least four hours. When ready to serve, remove from fridge for about 20 minutes before cutting. This will help you cut it easier. You should be able to lift the entire block out of the pan, and peel back the tin foil to cut the fudge. I do not recommend cutting in the pan because the tin foil may stick.
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
Rich Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patty Fudge - Easy Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in dark chocolate peppermint patties? ›

You'll receive 7 oz of peppermint patties per order. EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, MILK), WATER, CORN SYRUP, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA, SALT, HYDROGENATED PALM OIL, INVERTASE, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), CORN STARCH.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What kind of chocolate is in a peppermint patty? ›

Dark chocolate shells surround a creamy, soft peppermint filling in this easy Homemade Peppermint Patties recipe that is sure to be a hit with family, friends, or coworkers! They are a simple and easy Christmas candy to make without needing a thermometer or major baking skills!

Are all York Peppermint Patties dark chocolate? ›

YORK Peppermint Patties are made from dark chocolate which covers a round, white granular peppermint mixture. Initially, each pattie had to pass the "snap test." If it didn't break clean down the middle, it wasn't packaged for sale.

What is the white stuff in York Peppermint Patties? ›

What is the white stuff in York peppermint patties? That is a peppermint-flavored cream that is dipped in melted chocolate to create the perfect flavor combination.

Are peppermint patties healthy for you? ›

Even though the coating probably isn't 70 percent dark chocolate, York Peppermint Patties are still a safe way to satisfy a sweet tooth without going whole hog. For 150 calories or less, you can enjoy one regular-size pattie or three of the miniatures.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
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What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

To fix oily, hard or grainy fudge, scoop the fudge back into a pot with about a cup of water. Cook it over low heat until the fudge dissolves. Then bring the fudge back up to the temperature specified in the recipe and follow the remaining steps. The flavor may be slightly diluted, but the texture will be improved.

Why does homemade fudge get hard? ›

If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard. Conversely, if the cooking time is too brief and there is not enough evaporation, too much water will remain and the fudge will be too soft.

What is another name for Peppermint Patty? ›

Peppermint Patty's real name is Patricia Reichardt.

Are Patty and Peppermint Patty the same? ›

Schulz. Patty was formerly a major character whose role was reduced in later years; she never developed a distinct personality like Lucy or Sally. She is sometimes confused with Peppermint Patty, a different and later character with a similar name.

What's the deal with Peppermint Patty? ›

History. Charles M. Schulz modeled Peppermint Patty after a favorite cousin, Patricia Swanson, who served as a regular inspiration for Peanuts. Schulz had also named his earlier character Patty after Swanson, and he coined his well-known phrase "Happiness is a Warm Puppy" during a conversation with her in 1959.

Why does Marcie call Peppermint Patty sir? ›

When they first met at summer camp in 1971, Marcie mistook Peppermint Patty for a boy, which is why she called her “sir.” By the time she learned Patty was a girl, she was so used to calling her “sir” that she never stopped. It's probably sheer force of habit.

Does Hershey own York Peppermint Patties? ›

The York Cone Company merged with the Hershey Company back in 1988. According to Hershey, it is estimated that around 1.5 billion York Peppermint Patties are made every year. That is a lot of cool sweetness to go around!

What are the ingredients in dark chocolate candy? ›

Dark chocolate contains 50-90% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar, whereas milk chocolate contains anywhere from 10-50% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk in some form, and sugar.

What is inside peppermint crisp chocolate? ›

Ingredients Sugar, Milk Solids,Vegetable Fat Emulsifier ( Soy Lecithin), Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Mass^, Cocoa^, Emulsifier ( So y Lecithin, 476), Flavour, Colour (141), Salt Contains Milk, Soy May Contain Tree Nuts, Gluten Containing Ingredients Product Contains: 38% Peppermint Cracknel, 62% Compound Chocolate.

Is dark chocolate mint good for you? ›

Uses and Benefits of Chocolate Mint

Its common uses include aiding digestion, preventing colds, reducing cramping, and combating nausea. Chocolate mint also shows great potential across an array of more serious conditions.

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