This eggnog fudge will melt-in-your-mouth with rich, creamy white chocolate and nutmeg flavor! It’s the perfect holiday treat for gifting with decadent eggnog flavor.
I always get so excited to enjoy eggnog during Christmas not only as a beverage but in treats like this fudge, eggnog cookies, eggnog pie and eggnog French toast.
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White Chocolate Eggnog Fudge
I love to make a few different fudge recipes during the holiday season like my 3-ingredient fudge, peanut butter chocolate fudge or snickerdoodle fudge and of course this eggnog fudge recipe. It’s perfectly creamy with white chocolate and amazing eggnog flavor.
The best part about this recipe is that it’s super easy to whip up and comes together in about 30 minutes just like my favorite peppermint bark. Then just place it in the fridge or freezer and you’ll have the perfect sweet treat on hand for yourself or for a homemade Christmas food gift!
Ingredients
- Sugar: I use granulated sugar
- Butter: I used salted. If you use unsalted, then add a pinch of salt.
- Eggnog: If I don’t have my homemade eggnog, my favorite brand is Darigold.
- White baking chocolate: I love to use Ghiradelli white chocolate chips or melts.
- Ground nutmeg: This add the perfect flavor.
- Marshmallow cream: Marshmallow creme will make the fudge nice and creamy.
- Vanilla extract: I like to use pure vanilla extract for great flavor.
How to Make Eggnog Fudge
- Boil sugar, butter and eggnog In a medium saucepan over medium-heat, bring the sugar, butter and eggnog to a full boil. Continue to let boil until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F. Remember to stir the mixture constantly the whole time to prevent scorching.
- Add remaining ingredients: Remove from heat and add in the white chocolate and nutmeg, stirring until the chocolate is melted. Then immediately stir in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
- Pour in pan then refrigerate: Pour the mixture into a buttered aluminum foil or parchment paper lined 8×8″ pan and sprinkle extra nutmeg on top. Place in refrigerator until cool, then cut into squares.
Recipe FAQs
You’ll need to store this eggnog fudge in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 weeks if chilled in an airtight container in the fridge.
Yes, another great thing about this fudge recipe is that it’s great for freezing! Simply stick it in an airtight container or freezer bag and store in freezer for up to one month.
Yes, if you would like to mimic traditional eggnog you can add up to a teaspoon rum extract. Vanilla extract would be great, too!
If you would like a little crunch, add some chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans.
Can’t get enough eggnog? These eggnog cupcakes with eggnog frosting are full of holiday flavor!
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Eggnog Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup eggnog
- 12 ounces white baking chocolate , or melting wafers
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg , more for topping
- 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and eggnog to a full boil over medium-heat for about 4 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
- Continue to cook over medium until a candy thermometer reaches 234°F.
- Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate and nutmeg. Stir until the chocolate is melted. Then immediately stir in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract. Use a mixer with whisk attachment to beat until well blended.
- Pour into a buttered 8×8" square pan. Sprinkle extra nutmeg on top.
- Cool in the refrigerator, then cut into squares.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Originally written by Cindy from Skip to my Lou for I Heart Naptime.
Categorized as: Candy + Fudge, Christmas, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, No-Bake, Stovetop
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Would like to make this but unfourtutlly we don’t get marshmallow cream is there an alternative I can use
Hi Samantha! I have seen a lot of recipes for homemade marshmallow cream online that you could substitute in this recipe! :)
How perfectly festive! I love eggnog so this is definitely going on my must-make list!
I tried your recipe last night and loved it! Can’t wait to make it again!
while it boils do you continue to stir until it reaches the right temp on thermometer? Or do you not touch it until it reaches the desired temp then stir?
I stir constantly! :)
Made last night. After you stir in the chocolate you’ll think you’ve messed it up. It gets very dry and crumbly until you put in the marsh mallow cream and it all comes together. I forgot the vanilla. I also forgot the nutmeg but I sprinkled a little on top. I boiled the mixture for 7 minutes. It spread fine and cut fine. Very sweet and rich. I couldn’t taste the eggnog the first night but I could the following day.
Okay, thanks! I guess I’ll just have to make it for myself, then! LOL :)
You can get dry ice to mail some
I’d love to make this to send to friends in another state. Does it HAVE to remain refrigerated, or is that just to keep it’s shape?
I’m afraid this fudge does need to be kept refrigerated.
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
can you make this without using candy thermometer?
You can, but it might turn out right if you don’t get it right at the exact temperature.
I made this yesterday. It didn’t work it was gooey mess it’s still in the freezer right now and still not setting am I doing something wrong?
Hi Jarrah, I’m sad to hear that happened!
Did you double-check your quantities of each ingredient and use a candy thermometer? Did you use a beater to blend it all together, not just stir it? Those are the main culprits – if the ingredients aren’t exact, it won’t turn out; if the candy thermometer doesn’t get to exactly 234, it won’t turn out, and if you don’t beat it, it won’t turn out. Based on the gooey mess, my first thought is that it didn’t get hot enough, but the quantities being off or it not getting beaten would do that, too.
Please let me know if you try again!
Hello there, Its tastes lovely but how long does it take to set?? I just made a batch and it seems gooey ….
This sounds wonderful….but do you know if it can be spiked? We have an annual party that I know the adults would love this (spiked or not). Will liquor make it a sticky mess or will it still set up and be firm?
YUM!! Totally going to try this for Lo. He is OBSESSED with fudge!! Thx!
hi.thanks a lot.
Looks so good!!!
xoxo
Great! Can you tell me how can I substitute marshmallow creme? I haven’t seen it in Poland yet.
I have read on other sites, that a 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows can be added in place of the marshmallow creme. I have not tried it myself but they say it should be about the same, just have to stir a bit longer so all marshmallows melt.
Okay, this looks heavenly. HUGE egg nog fan here!
I love eggnog! I can’t wait to try this recipe… Thank you so much for sharing!