Creamy Eggnog Fudge Recipe
Creamy Eggnog Fudge Recipe
This eggnog fudge is rich, creamy, and full of eggnog flavor. This is the perfect holiday fudge recipe for parties, gift giving, and enjoying throughout the holiday season!
My family loves eggnog, as soon as it appears in the grocery store I pick up a carton for them to enjoy. This creamy eggnog fudge is the perfect sweet treat for any eggnog lover! It is full of authentic eggnog flavor and is the perfect addition to any holiday festivities!
I love to make this easy fudge recipe for holiday gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends or co-workers. It is great to take to a cookie exchange or add to a holiday dessert tray. This easy and delicious fudge has an amazing creamy texture that is soft and full of the delicious flavor of eggnog! The best part is that this creamy fudge is made simple ingredients that can be found easily so you can make this fudge all season long.
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FAQ & TIPS For this Eggnog Fudge Recipe-
Do I need a candy thermometer?
This easy eggnog fudge turns out best if you use a candy thermometer. Candy thermometers are designed to monitor the temperature of homemade candy so that you don’t overcook the sugar and they are the best way to measure the temperature as you make this homemade fudge recipe. However if you don’t have one you can still make this easy eggnog fudge recipe. If you have an instant read thermometer (the kind for meat) and it can go high enough you can use it to measure the temperature as your fudge cooks. Or if you don’t have any thermometer you can water test and cook your mixture to the soft ball stage. For more information on how to make the fudge using that technique check out this post for all the details and instructions.
Can I use homemade eggnog?
I’ve only tested this recipe with store-bought eggnog so I can’t say for sure if homemade will work. However if you want to use your own eggnog you can try! As long as it is a classic real eggnog recipe and not low fat, sugar free, or made with any dairy alternative it should work beautifully!
I like alcohol in my eggnog can I add it to this fudge?
If you like the flavor of spiked eggnog there is an easy way to add that flavor to this fudge. Just add a teaspoon of rum extract to add the flavor of rum without adding too much liquid to your fudge! I used vanilla instead of rum in this recipe for a more neutral flavor but rum extract adds a delicious taste.
How to store this fudge-
This delicious eggnog fudge can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. You can make a batch of eggnog fudge ahead of time for parties or gatherings and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. You can also store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it soft.
Eggnog Fudge Ingredients –
½ Cup Butter
¾ Cup Eggnog
2 Cups Sugar
2 ½ Cups White Chocolate Chips
7 oz. Marshmallow Fluff (marshmallow creme)
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Ground Nutmeg (divided)
Here’s how to make this Creamy Eggnog Fudge Recipe-
Prepare a square 8×8 pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and buttering.
Combine butter, eggnog and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat stirring frequently. Keep heating and stirring until the mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
Simmer on medium heat stirring occasionally until a candy thermometer reads 235.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the marshmallow cream, white chocolate morsels and ½ tsp nutmeg. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted completely and all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle the top of the fudge evenly with ½ tsp of nutmeg.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or longer to allow the fudge to set completely
Remove the fudge from the pan cut into 16 pieces and serve.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Eggnog Fudge
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Butter
- ¾ Cup Eggnog
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 2 ½ Cups White Chocolate Chips
- 7 oz. Marshmallow Fluff
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg divided
Instructions
- Prepare a square 8×8 pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper and buttering.
- Combine butter, eggnog and sugar in a large saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat stirring frequently. Keep heating and stirring until the mixture reaches a full boil.
- Simmer on medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add in white chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, and ½ tsp nutmeg. Stir until the chocolate chips have melted completely and all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the top of the fudge evenly with ½ tsp of nutmeg.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until completely set.
- Cut into 16 pieces and serve.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
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