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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Candy

    Fudge Shamrocks

    Published: Mar 11, '14 · Modified: Aug 13, '23 · By: Beth Klosterboer · Commission earned on paid or sponsored links.

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    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some delicious homemade chocolate mint Fudge Shamrocks. Each shamrock-shaped piece of fudge has a layer of chocolate fudge topped with a layer of green-colored Creme de Menthe Fudge. They make a perfect St. Patrick's Day treat.

    fudge shamrocks with a layer of chocolate fudge and a layer of green creme de menthe fudge.

    If you love the combination of chocolate and mint and are looking for a festive treat to make for St. Patrick's Day, you've got to make these magical fudge shamrocks.

    They are easy to make using a simple no-boil fudge recipe. The fudge can be made in the microwave or on the stove, then you'll pour it into shamrock-shaped silicone molds.

    I love using silicone molds. I've made Easy Lime Semifreddo Shamrocks, Conversation Heart Cheesecakes, Easy Cheese Bread Leaves, Creamy Coconut Stars, Sour Gummy Bunnies, and Bacon Cheddar Beer Bread Footballs, all in silicone molds. It is a great way to give your desserts or appetizers a festive shape.

    So, let's get busy making some shamrock-shaped fudge.

    layered chocolate and mint fudge shamrocks

    RELATED: Find dozens of easy fudge recipes at HowToMakeEasyFudge.

    Ingredients

    • semi-sweet chocolate - Use chocolate that you enjoy eating right out of the package.
    •  white chocolate - I prefer to use compound white chocolate made with palm kernel oil instead of pure white chocolate that is made with cocoa butter for this recipe. It has a milder vanilla flavor that pairs beautifully with the mint flavoring.
    • sweetened condensed milk - This takes the place of the sugar, butter, and milk that is used in a traditional fudge recipe.
    • Creme de Menthe liquor or syrup - Not only does the Creme de Menthe give this fudge a delicious minty flavor it also adds the green color to the white chocolate fudge layer. If you don't want to use alcohol to make these candies, you can use Creme de Menthe syrup instead.

    Supplies

    mixing bowls and silicone spatulas
    2 shamrock silicone molds

    Instructions

    melting white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk and dark chocolate and sweetened condensed milk to make fudge.

    Make the fudge in the microwave.

    Put the semi-sweet chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and the white chocolate into another. Pour one cup of the sweetened condensed milk over the semi-sweet chocolate and the remaining sweetened condensed milk over the white chocolate.

    Heat the white chocolate on high in the microwave for 25 seconds. Let it rest in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir. Heat on high for 15 seconds, rest for one minute, then stir. If all the chocolate is not melted, heat at 50% power for 10-second increments, resting and stirring after each until melted.

    NOTE: I made my fudge in the microwave, and as you know microwave ovens are all different. Use my instructions as a guideline. Be careful to not overheat the fudge, as the cocoa butter will seep out and make greasy fudge that will harden with lumps of fat. Not good!

    Make the fudge on the stove.

    If you don't want to use a microwave, you can heat it over low heat in a pan instead. Heat, stirring occasionally until about 50% of the chocolate has melted. Then, remove the pan from the heat, and let it rest for 3 minutes. Stir until melted.

    Creme de Menthe liquor poured over a bowl of white chocolate fudge.

    Stir in 4 teaspoons of the Creme de Menthe. Add some green food coloring, if you want a brighter green fudge.

    Scoop a layer of green Creme de Menthe fudge into the shamrock molds.

    Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the green fudge into the 12 shamrock cavities in your silicone molds.

    Tap the mold to evenly spread the fudge in the shamrocks.

    top the layer of green fudge with a layer of chocolate fudge in the shamrock molds.

    Heat the bowl of semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave on high power for 45 seconds.

    Let the bowl rest in the microwave for 3 minutes, then stir.

    Heat for 15 seconds, rest, then stir. If all the chocolate is not melted, heat at 50% power for 10-second increments, resting and stirring after each until melted.

    Stir in the remaining Creme de Menthe.

    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the dark fudge into each shamrock cavity. Tap the mold to spread evenly.

    removing the fudge shamrocks from the silicone mold.

    Let fudge rest at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1 hour, then freeze for 30 minutes before un-molding. If they stick, freeze for a bit longer.

    creme de menthe fudge shamrocks packaged in clear cellophane bags tied with green and white curling ribbon.

    Storage

    Store your fudge shamrocks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the airtight container for several hours before opening and removing the candies.

    You can package the fudge in clear cellophane bags to give as gifts, to sell at a bake sale, or to share at a party.

    Variations

    You can swap out Irish Cream or any other liquor if you prefer a different flavor.

    If you want your shamrocks to be completely green, use 28 ounces of white chocolate, 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, and ⅓ cup of Creme de Menthe.

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    Recipe

    fudge shamrocks with a layer of chocolate fudge and a layer of green creme de menthe fudge.
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    Fudge Shamrocks
    Prep Time
    30 mins
    Cook Time
    2 mins
    Total Time
    32 mins
     

    Make these double chocolate creme de menthe fudge shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: creme de menthe, fudge shamrocks
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 413 kcal
    Author: Beth Klosterboer
    Ingredients
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, divided
    • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
    • 14 ounces white chocolate
    • ⅓ cup Creme de Menthe (liquor or syrup), divided
    Instructions
    1. Mix 1 cup of the sweetened condensed milk with the semi-sweet chocolate and set aside.

    2. Mix the remaining sweetened condensed milk with the white chocolate.

    3. Heat white chocolate in the microwave on high for 25 seconds. Let rest for 3 minutes in the warm microwave and then stir. Heat for 15 more seconds, rest, and stir.

    4. If the chocolate isn't all melted heat on 50% power for 10-second increments, resting and stirring after each.

    5. Stir in 4 teaspoons of the creme de menthe.

    6. Spoon a heaping tablespoonful of the green fudge into all the cavities in two silicone shamrock molds.

    7. Tap mold so that the fudge spreads into an even layer.

    8. Heat semi-sweet chocolate on high in microwave for 45 seconds. Rest 1-2 minutes then stir. Heat for 15 more seconds, rest, stir.
    9. If chocolate isn't all melted heat on 50% power for 10 second increments, resting and stirring after each.
    10. Stir in remaining creme de menthe.
    11. Spoon 2 tablespoons of chocolate fudge into each shamrock cavity.

    12. Tap the mold so that the fudge spreads into an even layer.

    13. Let the fudge shamrocks sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 1 hour, then freeze for 30 minutes.

    14. Un-mold. If shamrocks don't come out easily, freeze for a bit longer.

    Recipe Notes

    Store your fudge shamrocks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the airtight container for several hours before opening and removing the candies.

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    1. Andrea B

      December 22, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Does the alcohol cook off? Are these safe for kids to eat? Do they taste like alcohol? Does this need to be store din the fridge or room temperature?

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 22, 2021 at 1:21 pm

        The alcohol does not cook off, so I'd use Creme de Menthe syrup instead of the liquor if you are serving these to kids. You can store the fudge Christmas trees at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

        Reply
    2. Charlie

      February 26, 2021 at 10:08 pm

      Can this be made using chocolate and almond bark? And what size molds are you using? Thanks, I look forward to trying this!

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 27, 2021 at 7:16 am

        Hi Charlie,
        Yes, you can use pure chocolate to make the dark chocolate fudge layer and white almond bark to make the green creme de menthe layer. The mold I used was about the size of a cupcake. Sadly, it's no longer available. I did find a mold that would work for you - https://amzn.to/3bGBwH6

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Nicole B

      February 17, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Love these green and fudgy shamrocks. Pinning! Saw your link on Whimsy Wednesday.

      Reply
      • Beth

        February 18, 2016 at 8:07 am

        Thanks for stopping by, Nicole. I love the flavor of this fudge and hope you enjoy it too.

        Reply
    4. MissCandiquik

      March 17, 2014 at 6:53 pm

      Congratulations - these shamrocks are so cute & I can't resist the chocolate mint combo!

      Reply
    5. beth

      March 14, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      I love Creme de Menthe especially with chocolate. Your trifle looks great too!

      Reply
    6. PapaLos - The Man, The Chef, The Dad

      March 14, 2014 at 11:10 am

      These look fantastic! I got the same mold from Wilton and was going the similar route with chocolate. You beat me to it! I could only image how great these are.

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 12:46 pm

        Great minds think alike! I love using these molds for fudge and chocolate.

        Reply
    7. Jodee Weiland

      March 14, 2014 at 2:05 am

      Love this idea...it is just too cute! I love fudge, but the mint adds a new dimension to fudge for me. On top of that, it's a cute little shamrock to surprise someone with for luck. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    8. The Partiologist

      March 12, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Wow Beth, these are so cute and guess what...I have that pan! So no excuse for me not to make them, not only delicious sounding, but your photos are wonderful!

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 1:11 pm

        Thanks, Kim! I'm sure you'll find time to make these- LOL!!!!

        Reply
    9. Corey W.

      March 11, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      These are really cute and I bet they are delicious! Thanks for linking up at The Makers!
      Corey @ TinySidekick.com

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 1:04 pm

        Thanks Corey. My husband and I have been enjoying this fudge all week.

        Reply
    10. Lisa@hooplapalooza

      March 11, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      'bout time they grabbed you. that wilton is one smart cookie. and these sound deelish! CONGRATS to you Beth! shamrock on 🙂

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks Lisa, I do love working with Wilton products and am so happy to be a part of their team:)

        Reply
    11. Sweet Lucy

      March 11, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Congratulations on your partnership with Wilton! How fun 🙂 And I bet these shamrocks taste amazing.

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 12:47 pm

        Thanks Lucy, I'm so excited about creating more fun projects with Wilton!

        Reply
    12. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff

      March 11, 2014 at 2:15 pm

      Congrats on your new partnership with Wilton! I love mint and chocolate together ... such a pretty color combination too 🙂

      Reply
      • beth

        March 14, 2014 at 12:46 pm

        Thanks so much, Brenda, I love working with Wilton!

        Reply

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