Eggnog Fudge Creamy Holiday Treat (Print View)
Creamy white chocolate fudge flavored with eggnog and nutmeg, chilled and cut into bite-size squares.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy fudge removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, eggnog, and granulated sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture gently boils.
03 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add white chocolate chips, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Immediately pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
06 - Sprinkle the top evenly with freshly grated nutmeg, if desired.
07 - Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully firm.
08 - Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge from the pan. Cut into 36 even squares with a sharp knife.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This fudge tastes like a cozy mug of eggnog distilled into one silky, melt-in-your-mouth bite.
- I keep making it because everyone insists on taking another piece home "for later"—but there are never any leftovers.
02 -
- I learned that rushing the simmer can lead to sugar crystals that make the fudge gritty—patience pays off!
- Switching brands of white chocolate chips dramatically changed the creaminess, so now I stick with my favorite every time.
03 -
- Always melt butter and sugar together slowly—hurrying here takes away the fudge s silky finish.
- Taste the mixture before chilling and adjust the spices if you love extra nutmeg or cinnamon like I do.