I like making fudge at Christmastime, and packaging it up as gifts for friends and family. We usually have fudge out for snacking at holiday parties too. Fudge (including this recipe, puppy chow fudge, and chocolate Velveeta fudge) is definitely a Christmas requirement around here! This fudge is made with creamy, sweet white chocolate, fresh eggnog, and warm spices. It’s a far cry from the traditional chocolate fudge flavor, but with the same smooth texture and decadent, melt-in-your-mouth quality that everyone loves. Eggnog is such a delicious treat during the holiday season! If you love it like I do, try making these Eggnog Cookies too. Need more Christmas dessert ideas? Check out this recipe for a Christmas-themed funfetti layer cake that will impress everyone on the big day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Eggnog: Of course we’re adding eggnog to our fudge! For this recipe, you should use full-fat dairy eggnog. Non-fat or non-dairy versions won’t create the same creamy texture. Butter and Sugar: These two melt down with the eggnog to create the base for our fudge. We’ll cook this mixture until it reaches the soft-ball candy stage, which will ensure that the fudge is thick and sturdy. Marshmallow Creme: This ingredient makes eggnog fudge just a bit light and airy. White Chocolate: Use high-quality white chocolate bars for best results. Candy melts and chocolate chips shouldn’t be used to make fudge. Seasonings: ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, rum flavoring, and a pinch of salt amplify the flavors that are already in the eggnog.
How to Make Eggnog Fudge
Storing Eggnog Fudge
You can store fudge at room temperature in an airtight container. To keep the fudge from drying out, try to keep as much air off it as possible by wrapping it with plastic wrap. The dairy in the recipe has been cooked with sugar to a high temperature, making it safe to store it this way. If you have any concerns you can certainly store fudge in the fridge instead. I sometimes enjoy eating this fudge chilled. Homemade fudge will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Eggnog fudge can also be frozen. Wrap it well with foil or plastic wrap, then place in a zip-top bag. Take out only what you need and allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
More Delicious Christmas Cookies
Add some of these amazing Christmas Cookie recipes to your list this year:
Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Snickerdoodles Christmas Pinwheel Cookies Christmas Crack (cracker toffee)
Have fun making this deliciously spiced Eggnog Fudge for your family! Make sure to Pin the recipe so that you can make it next year too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
