Easter Fudge (With Mini Eggs!)

Sweet and creamy white chocolate Easter Fudge packed full of crunchy mini chocolate eggs to make a delicious sweet treat for every bunny!

 

Why We Love Easter Fudge

• Fun Sweet Treat For Easter – Full of pretty pastel Easter colors, this fudge is full of spring colors.
• Great For A Party Tray or As Gifts – Package a few pieces of fudge in a container for an easy gift, or add fudge pieces to a dessert platter for an Easter brunch or party.
• Quick Prep– This recipe has a pretty quick prep time. Most of the effort is in waiting for the fudge to chill!

Ingredients For Easter Fudge

• chocolate mini eggs like Cadbury, plus extra for decorating
• sweetened condensed milk
• butter unsalted
• white chocolate chips
• salt
• vanilla extract
• pink candy melts optional
• yellow candy melts optional

How To Make Easter Fudge

1. Place the chocolate mini eggs in a zip-top bag. With a rolling pin or a heavy can break the eggs apart into pieces, then set to the side.

2. Line a square 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set to the side.
3. In a heavy bottomed pan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, white chocolate chips and salt. Heat the mixture gently until the butter and chocolate have just melted, stirring frequently.

4. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the vanilla to the pan and mix well.
5. Gently fold the crushed chocolate eggs into the fudge mixture, then immediately pour the fudge mixture into the prepared square pan.

6. Let the mixture cool completely for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, or until firm.
7. Remove from the pan and slice fudge into 16 pieces.

Optional Drizzle Decoration

1. Place the candy melts each in their own bowl. Melt at half power in the microwave stirring every thirty seconds, about 2-3 minutes.

2. Spoon each color of chocolate candy melts into heavy zip-top bags. Snip the corner of the bag and drizzle over top of each piece of fudge. Top each piece of fudge with more mini chocolate eggs if desired. Let the chocolate set, then enjoy!

Can You Freeze Fudge?

Yes, you can freeze fudge. Most fudge defrosts beautifully and will taste best for about 2-3 months in the freezer. I recommend freezing in an airtight container or freezer zip-top bag in a single layer.

Wrapping the fudge slices in freezer paper or wax paper before putting it in your container can also help protect the fudge from freezer burn or drying out.

How Long Will Fudge Last?

This Easter fudge will last about a week if stored in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature. If the fudge is placed in an airtight container in the refrigerator it can last 3-4 weeks but will taste its best if eaten within a week.

Can I Use Aluminum Foil Instead of Parchment Paper For The Pan?

You can use a cooking spray to spray the foil, but you will need to be generous with the oil so the hot cocoa fudge doesn’t stick to the foil.

Generously buttering aluminum foil is another option so the fudge doesn’t stick to the foil.

Wax paper can also be used in place of parchment paper. Wax paper is naturally nonstick, and can be used for this treat because we are not cooking or baking the fudge after adding it to the paper

I find using parchment paper is easiest when making fudge as it is naturally non-stick. Using parchment for any kind of treats or baking tends to be my go-to, and you can read more about why to use parchment paper here.