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Homemade chocolate green fudge with red hearts square pieces on a white plate.

Grinch Fudge

https://arinaphotography.com/grinch-fudge/
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 36 pieces
Calories: 135kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Red hearts

Instructions

Fudge

  • Start by measuring out all the ingredients you’ll need for the Grinch fudge.
    Overhead view of measured ingredients in glass bowls on a marble surface, including white chocolate chips, cubes of butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, red candy melts, and a small bottle of green food coloring, prepared for making festive Grinch Fudge.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the condensed milk, vanilla extract, and green food coloring.
  • Mix with a silicone spatula until smooth and well combined.
  • Fill a pot about ⅓ full with water and bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Set a large glass or metal bowl on top of the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
  • Add the condensed milk, butter, and white chocolate chips to the bowl.
  • Stir regularly as everything melts.
  • Keep mixing until the mixture is completely melted and silky smooth.
  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper, then pour in the fudge mixture.
  • Spread it evenly with a clean silicone spatula.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Red Chocolate Hearts

  • While the fudge sets, prepare the chocolate hearts. Heat a candy melting pot on high and add the red chocolate melts.
  • Stir often with a silicone spatula until fully melted and smooth.
  • Place a heart-shaped silicone mold on a small tray.
  • Fill the mold with melted chocolate, scraping off any extra with a cake spatula. Freeze for 5 minutes, then repeat the process 5 times until you have 5 filled molds.
  • Remove from the freezer.
  • Gently pop the chocolate hearts out of the mold.

Cutting the Fudge

  • Once the fudge is firm, take it out of the fridge.
  • Peel off the parchment paper, set the fudge on a cutting board, and put on disposable gloves to avoid fingerprints.
  • Use a 5-wheel pastry cutter to score straight, parallel lines across the fudge.
  • Rotate the fudge 90 degrees and score again to make a grid.
  • Cut along the scored lines, wiping your knife clean with a damp towel after each cut.
  • Push the pieces back together to help them keep their shape.
  • Turn the block 90 degrees and finish cutting along the lines.
  • You now have neat fudge squares!
  • For the final touch, dab a little melted chocolate on each square with a spatula.
    Decorating green fudge square pieces with chocolate red hearts.
  • Immediately place a red chocolate heart on top.
  • Repeat until every square has a heart—your Grinch fudge is ready to enjoy!

Notes

How to Store Fudge
  • At room temperature: Wrap the fudge in parchment or place it in an airtight container. Label the date and store for 2–3 weeks.
  • To freeze (uncut fudge): Place the whole block in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, squeeze out extra air, and label the date. Freeze for up to 2–3 months. When ready, thaw the fudge in the fridge for 2 days before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.1mg