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This Gingerbread Swirl Fudge is as festive as it gets, combining creamy white chocolate and warm gingerbread spices in a pretty marbled pattern that’s as gorgeous as it is delicious. With rich molasses and those unmistakable holiday spices, you’ll get all the classic gingerbread cookie vibes—just in smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fudge form.
Making fudge at home doesn’t need to be complicated! This easy fudge recipe skips the candy thermometer and uses the microwave for easy melting. The separate vanilla and gingerbread layers create an eye-catching swirled design that’s perfect for holiday gift-giving or bringing to the annual Christmas cookie exchange!
Nikki’s Recipe Rundown
- Taste: This is a rich white chocolate fudge with a warming blend of gingerbread spices and molasses!
- Texture: Gingerbread swirl fudge is smooth and creamy with a firm yet melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Ease: Super simple—no candy thermometer, just a microwave, and a little patience while it sets.
- Pros: It’s beautiful, festive, and makes a great gift. Plus, you can make it ahead!
- Considerations: It does need 4 hours to chill, and you’ll want to pay attention while melting the chocolate so it doesn’t burn.
- Recipe Repeatability: Absolutely worth making every year—it’s easy, reliable, and gets rave reviews!
Ingredients Needed to Make Gingerbread Swirl Fudge
- White Chocolate Chips: White chocolate chips are the base of this fudge. The creamy sweet flavor goes perfectly with the molasses and spices!
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This is key for that fudgy texture!
- Butter: Butter adds richness and helps the fudge to set properly once it is cooled.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract adds a deeper flavor to the fudge.
- Molasses: Use unsulphured molasses for best flavor.
- Spices: Use a combination of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and all-spice to spice up the gingerbread fudge layer.
How To Make Swirled Gingerbread Fudge
✱ Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact ingredients and full recipe instructions!
Step 1 | Make the Gingerbread Fudge Layer
Prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil. Grease and set aside. It is important that you make the gingerbread layer first because it wont harden as fast as the vanilla layer.
Add the white baking chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
Add the molasses and spices, stir to combine. Set aside while making the vanilla layer.
Step 2 | Make the Vanilla Fudge Layer
Add the white chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3 | Chill & Serve
Pour 1/2 of the vanilla fudge in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Then pour the gingerbread layer over top. Then add the remainder of the vanilla flavor in dollops over the gingerbread later.
Use a knife or toothpick to create a swirl pattern.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours. Lift the fudge from the baking dish by pulling up on the foil. Slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Make the gingerbread fudge layer first! It sets more slowly, so it is best to make it first and have it ready before making the vanilla fudge layer.
- When melting chocolate in the microwave, I recommend using low power to prevent scorching the chocolate. Stir at least every 30 seconds to keep the mixture from burning!
- Don’t rush the chilling process. The only downside to this gingerbread swirl fudge recipe is that you have to wait for it to chill in the fridge before enjoying. This step is crucial, however, to the perfect consistency.
- For perfectly clean edges, run a sharp knife under warm water and dry it before slicing the fudge.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate: You can swap the white chocolate chips for semi-sweet chocolate chips in the gingerbread fudge layer. It will have a darker color, though!
- Additions: Add finely chopped crystallized ginger or even some chopped nuts into the fudge layers for extra texture and flavor in each bite.
- Drizzle: You can serve your pieces of fudge with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate or white chocolate!
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Recipe FAQs
If you want to add toppings to this fudge, I recommend adding crushed up gingerbread snaps, chopped pecans or walnuts, or even some extra chocolate chip morsels on top! You can make it festive with gingerbread man or holiday sprinkles.
Gingerbread fudge has extra moisture in it thanks to the molasses. This will result in a softer fudge than you might have had before, which creates a fudgy, soft texture. That is why it is crucial to allow the fudge to chill in the fridge before serving to ensure that it gets properly set.
Storage
Storage: Cover with foil or plastic wrap or place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks! You can also opt to store it at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze: You can also freeze this fudge in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
What to Serve with Gingerbread Fudge
I personally love to package this gingerbread swirl fudge in decorative boxes or bags for gifting during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or, you can serve it on a cookie platter along with other treats like peppermint fudge and chewy pecan butter cookies.
Other Recipes to Try
- Biscoff Cookie Butter Muddy Buddies
- Gingerbread Cookie Bars
- Eggnog Dessert Dip
- Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
- White Chocolate Cranberry Tart
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Gingerbread Swirl Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Layer
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup dark molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground all-spice
For the Vanilla Layer
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil. Grease and set aside. It is important that you make the gingerbread layer first because it wont harden as fast as the vanilla layer.
- Add the white baking chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Add the molasses and spices, stir to combine. Set aside while making the vanilla layer.
- Add the white chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour 1/2 of the vanilla fudge in the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Then pour the gingerbread layer over top. Then add the remainder of the vanilla flavor in dollops over the gingerbread later. Use a knife or toothpick to create a swirl pattern. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours. Lift the fudge from the baking dish by pulling up on the foil. Slice and enjoy!
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