This eggnog fudge delivers classic holiday flavor- silky white chocolate, real eggnog, and a whisper of nutmeg- for a festive bite that’s rich yet melt-in-the-mouth. With simple, no-thermometer steps and pro tips to prevent seizing, you’ll get clean cuts and a flawless set every time.
Why You’ll Love This Eggnog Fudge
Your favorite, creamy Christmas-time beverage turned into a silky and decadent treat- what’s not to love!
- Make-ahead & giftable – With clean, bakery-style squares, you can slice this fudge, add to cute gift boxes and gift to your family and friends for the holidays.
- No-thermometer – No special equipment required! This stovetop method is ready in minutes without the precision of traditional fudge.
- Cozy eggnog + nutmeg flavor – The quintessential flavor of eggnog is nutmeg! And with an optional rum/rum extract addition, it takes things up a notch even more.
Making Homemade Fudge
Making your own fudge can seem intimidating, but it’s very easy! For this recipe, we are going to use a marshmallow cream base which is popular in many fudge recipes because it is extremely forgiving and gives the fudge an amazing creamy texture.
Using marshmallow cream to make fudge keeps the fudge moist and super soft. It protects the sugar from over crystalizing so is a great base ingredient for any homemade fudge recipe.
The key to making eggnog fudge at home, is cooking the mixture just until it reaches the “soft ball” stage. 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F). You can use a candy thermometer for a fool proof batch or estimate by allowing the mixture to reach a full, rolling boil for about 4 minutes.
Many people make the mistake of starting the timer when the mixture is simmering around the edges, but to get your fudge to set properly it is important to wait for the center to be at a full, rolling boil as well as the edges.
Gather This
You will easily find all of these eggnog fudge ingredients wherever you normally buy groceries. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Eggnog – I always have a couple cartons in the fridge during the holidays, but you can also make your own homemade eggnog.
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Fine sea salt
- Marshmallow cream
- White chocolate morsels
Variations
There are plenty of ways to make this creamy eggnog fudge recipe your own. Here are a few ideas.
- Rum – If you want a heavily rum flavored fudge, I would stick with using eggnog that contains rum rather than adding it separately to the fudge ingredients. It will help keep the liquid ratio correct. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of rum extract to the ingredients as well.
- Add ins – To give this fudge some texture, you could add in things like white chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans.
- Vanilla – If you want even more warmth and flavor to your fudge, add some good quality vanilla extract.
Test Kitchen Notes
I’ve tested this eggnog recipe several times so that you don’t have to! Here are some tips you might find helpful.
- Quality white chocolate – Using a higher quality white chocolate makes for a smoother melt, fewer grainy issues.
- Keep heat low – Be sure to remove the chocolate from the heat the moment chips melt. This prevents the chocolate from siezing.
- Too thick? If the mixture tightens too much, whisk in 1–2 tsp warm eggnog or condensed milk off of the heat.
- Chill fully – In order to get clean cuts, make sure to chill your fudge fully before slicing; wipe a warm, dry knife between cuts.
More Eggnog Recipes
Eggnog is by far my favorite winter drink, but it can be used in so many other ways too! Here are a few recipes that use eggnog.
Eggnog Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg , divided
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon .divided
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
- 11 ounces white chocolate morsels , melted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Reserve ¼ teaspoon for the topping and set aside.
- Prepare a 9-inch square baking dish by lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the ¾ cup unsalted butter with 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup eggnog, and Pinch fine sea salt over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a rolling boil for four minutes. (Soft ball stage- 237 to 239 °F).
- Remove the mixture from heat. Using an electric mixer and mix with the 7 ounces marshmallow cream, melted 11 ounces white chocolate morsels and 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mixture on medium speed until smooth and white chocolate is completely melted. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ teaspoon of the spices over the fudge.
- Place the fudge on an even surface for about 4 hours to set.
- Use a warm, clean knife to slice the fudge for serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us now how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
How to Store Eggnog Fudge
You can leave your fudge out at room temperature or in the fridge in an airtight container. However, fudge does not need to be stored in the refrigerator, in fact, cold air can actually dry the fudge out. Keep in an airtight container for up to 14 days.How to Freeze Eggnog Fudge
The best thing about this recipe is it can be made in advance and keeps very well! This eggnog fudge recipe can also be frozen to enjoy long after after the holiday party! When freezing homemade fudge, I like to double wrap it in freezer safe packaging to prevent freezer burn. I prefer to freeze fudge in a large block, rather than pre-cutting it. I feel this protects the inside better and ensures the freshest taste possible. Be sure to enjoy the fudge within two months. To thaw, bring it out to room temperature about 24 hours before you want to enjoy it. Store in an airtight container for freshness.Nutrition
This is the second time I made this fudge. It is delicious and freezes well so we can get out small amounts when needed.
This mouthwatering recipe!! Awww can’t wait to try this <3
Delicious recipe. Sounds very easy to make and looks creamy and fudgy too. Love the flavors added to this Eggnog fudge. Time for festivity.
The perfect fudge for teacher gifts!
That is a great idea!!!
Fabulous fudge recipe that is the perfect find for me this season – just what I need to add to my Christmas menu! 🙂