This Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Fudge is a chocolate fudge infused with Kahlua Peppermint Liqueur and coffee powder.
I have a weakness for all the holiday limited edition food stuff.
Especially peppermint.
So when I was at the liquor store looking for the Pumpkin Spice flavor of Kahlua I was very excited to see a Peppermint Mocha flavor.
I may or may not have also purchased the Cinnamon Spice and the Gingerbread Spice version as well. 😀
I had originally thought about making peppermint patties with them but the lovely Naomi of Baker’s Royale already did that.
They look fantastic! Totally going to make some.
So I thought okay, I’ll make fudge.
I’ve become quite the awesome fudge maker.
It did not start out that way.
I remember when my mom gave me her recipe for Fantasy Fudge that she makes every year at Christmas.
She doesn’t use a candy thermometer (don’t suggest that) so I figured I didn’t need to either.
My mom kept saying how easy it was.
After the 4th failed batch I gave up for years.
It would always be so dry and crumbly or fudge sauce.
Taste fine but just wasn’t the soft amazing fudge my mom made.
Then I decided I needed to start back up…this time with a candy thermometer.
I still say to people I’m not much of a candy maker but MDP is quick to point out that I am indeed a great candy maker.
I make fudge, caramels, marshmallow, lollipops, toffee, truffles, nougat, etc.
In fact other than making my own gummy bears and cotton candy (no machine) I actually make candy often.
I don’t post it often on here because people fear candy.
I’m here to tell you that with practice you can and will get better.
This fudge is proof.
I finally have discovered how to make fudge that (shhh don’t tell her) rivals my mother’s and then some.
If they do not have the peppermint Kahlua do 1/3 cup Kahlua and 3 TBSP of peppermint schnapps.
If you want more of a coffee flavor feel free to add more powdered coffee.
However, if you want less coffee flavor use ¼ tsp instead.
If you are at all a peppermint mocha fan I say run don’t walk to make these.
Just make sure to invest in a candy thermometer. This one is a cheap option.
Since I do make candy often but don’t put it on here…would you be interested in more candy recipes?
P.S. It’s a great day to buy my cookbook Holy Sweet!
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Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 oz. unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Kahlua Peppermint Mocha Liqueur
- 1/2 tsp. powdered coffee (I used Starbucks Via)
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips
- ½  tsp. vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 7 ounce jar marshmallow crème
- Extra Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips for top
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment with an overhang so you can lift the fudge out later and coat with baking spray.
- Combine sugar, butter, heavy cream, powdered coffee, and Kahlua into a large heavy bottomed sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, attach a candy thermometer (if you have a digital most you can not attach to the side...just keep reading it every 30 seconds with an instant read) and reduce the heat to a hair above medium low and cook for 7-10 minutes until your thermometer reads 234°F (soft ball stage) , stirring constantly.
- Once you reach 234F remove from heat and add the milk chocolate chips and peppermint chips, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the vanilla bean paste and marshmallow creme and mix until well blended.
- Pour into prepared pan. Throw some extra peppermint chips on top to be festive if you like.
- Let cool to room temperature. Then lift out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into whatever amount you want. I think I got about 24 pieces.
Notes
If they do not have the peppermint Kahlua do 1/3 cup Kahlua and 3 TBSP of peppermint schnapps.
Tania says
I make caramels but few other candies. I would love more candy recipes.
Kate says
I say yes to candy & have you looked at Gesine Bullock-Prado’s Sugar Baby, it has a cotton candy recipe.
Peabody says
@Kate- yes I have that book it’s a great one.
Cassie says
I’m all for more candy recipes!
Lisa says
I am always looking for new candy recipes!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
You know.. I bet some dark chocolate wonderful peanut butter would somehow work in these O:-). And why the crap didn’t we mix up some drinks while we watching Magic Mike? Totally neglected your liquor stock.
Peabody says
@Erin- now I am wishing I took their challenge. 🙂 We could of mixed the peanut butter soda with the peppermint mocha Kahlua….could you imagine?
Liz S. says
Keep the candy recipes coming! 🙂
Amanda says
Kahlua with peppermint sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try this fudge!
Lucy says
More Candy, yes please! I actually make mostly candy at home (less other baking) and I always love too see what other people are making too. I never had a candy thermometer until my hubby gave me one for my birthday this year. I haven’t used it yet . . .but it is calling!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
I definitely think you should have more candy recipes! I love them and have to admit I don’t make them very much but I want to! This fudge looks gorgeous.
Peabody says
@Maria- I used to never make it and a book publisher offered me a cookbook deal as long as I did one on candy. And I was like I don’t really know how to do candy. They said they didn’t care!!! I was like ummm, I’m sorry that’s not the kind of person I am. I would need to know how to make this stuff before I go tell others how to. So no book deal. But it sparked me to want to learn candy making. Sometimes I fail in epic fashion..same with bread, but when you get it right it’s a beautiful thing!
Karen says
I would welcome more candy recipes. I did your peppermint marshmallows last year and that gave me the confidence to try more.
Peabody says
@karen- I’m so glad the marshmallows gave you confidence. I love hearing things like that!
Sam says
This may seem naive but would the alcohol burn off when making these?
Peabody says
@Sam technically the alcohol never full burns off ever. But the point isn’t to get drunk from the fudge I want it for the flavor.
Gwyn says
Yes to more candy recipes (though Weight watchers won’t be happy with me!) Can I skip the powdered coffee altogether! – really not a coffee fan!?
Peabody says
@Gwyn- yes you can totally omit the powdered coffee
Joy says
I’d love more candy recipes ESP now ish since I give out homemade candy for Christmas
KB says
Confession, I never use a candy thermometer for fudge. I started making it when I was maybe eleven years old using the recipe my mom used from the back of the marshmallow crème jar when that didn’t call for a certain temperature, just 5 minutes at a boil. Since then, fudge recipes never turn out as well when I do use a thermometer. Can’t explain it.
I’ve always been a peppermint mocha skeptic since a certain coffee chain popularized them, but throw in some Kahlua and I might just be a convert. Looks like it’s time to try it! 😀
Kristin says
Yes yes more candy recipes! Especially if you are already making it 🙂 I think you do an amazing job at making the hard seem accessible, and candy would be a natural extension of that.
Ashley says
This recipe looks delicious! Is it possible to substitute half and half for the heavy cream? Thank you 🙂
Peabody says
@Ashley- you know I’m not sure. It’s not that big of an amount so it should work.