When you’re craving something sweet and holiday-ready—but you do not want a sink full of dishes—this white chocolate mocha fudge is the answer. It’s creamy, rich, and cozy with that coffeehouse vibe: smooth white chocolate, a gentle hit of espresso, and just enough vanilla to round everything out. And if you want the same gorgeous swirly “pinwheel” look like the image, I’ve included an easy roll-up method that makes your fudge look fancy without any fancy work.
“Five-minute fudge” is really about active time: you’ll melt, mix, and shape everything in about five minutes. The only “hard” part is waiting for it to set in the fridge. This recipe is perfect for cookie trays, gift tins, and last-minute party desserts, because it checks all the boxes: quick, crowd-pleasing, and it stores like a dream.
What makes it “mocha” if it’s white chocolate?
Mocha is the pairing of coffee + chocolate. In this recipe, we get that mocha vibe by using espresso powder and (optionally) a thin cocoa layer to create the darker swirl. Even if you stick with only espresso (no cocoa), you’ll still get that latte-like flavor that makes people ask, “Wait… what is in this?!”
Ingredients (Base + Swirl)
Base Fudge (white chocolate mocha)
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3 cups (about 510 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate (good quality melts smoother)
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1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (or 1–2 tsp instant coffee granules, finely crushed)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Optional “darker mocha swirl” add-ins (for the pinwheel look)
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 additional teaspoon espresso powder (optional, for a stronger coffee punch)
Optional toppings (choose one)
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A light dusting of espresso powder
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Crushed peppermint candies (holiday vibe)
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Mini chocolate chips
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A drizzle of melted dark chocolate
Tools You’ll Need
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Microwave-safe bowl (or saucepan + low heat)
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