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The Joy of Christmas Fudge

The Joy of Christmas Fudge: A Creamy Holiday Treat

The Joy of Christmas Fudge is a festive, no-bake dessert combining cream cheese, white chocolate, walnuts, and M&Ms.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fudge Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened and at room temperature
  • 12 oz White Chocolate melted
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup Red and Green M&Ms
For Flavor
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract can substitute with vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Blend together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 12 ounces of white chocolate in 30-second intervals until fully melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Gently stir the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until fully combined.
  4. Carefully fold in 1 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup of red and green M&Ms.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, pour in the fudge mixture, and smooth the top.
  6. Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
  7. Lift the fudge out using the parchment paper, cut into one-inch squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, and be patient with the chill time for the perfect texture.

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