Description
Delight in a festive treat with this Valentine Hearts Fudge recipe. Layers of creamy white chocolate fudge tinted with red food coloring and topped with heart-shaped sprinkles make it perfect for celebrating love and special occasions. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and requiring just a few minutes of cooking time plus chilling, this fudge is sure to impress both visually and in taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Layers
- 3½ cups (2 – 12 ounce packages) white chocolate chips, divided
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Red food coloring, about 10 drops
Topping
- 1 tablespoon heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a small square pan (8 x 8 inches or similar size) with parchment paper or sprayed aluminum foil for easy removal of the fudge.
- Make red fudge layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups white chocolate chips (⅔ of total), ⅔ of the sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. Stir in about 10 drops of red food coloring until evenly combined and the desired shade is reached.
- Set red fudge layer: Spoon half of the red fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing with a spoon despite the stickiness. Place pan in the freezer for a few minutes to set. Keep the remaining red fudge warm by wrapping the bowl with towels.
- Make white fudge layer: Combine the remaining 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, remaining sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring well after each, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Set white fudge layer: Pour the white fudge mixture over the set red layer and smooth it out. Return the pan to the freezer for a few minutes until the white layer firms.
- Add final red fudge layer: Warm the remaining red fudge mixture slightly to make it stirrable, then spoon it carefully over the white fudge layer. Smooth the top evenly.
- Chill and cut hearts: Cover the fudge with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to fully set. After chilling, lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper. Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from the fudge, taking care to minimize waste.
- Decorate and serve: Evenly sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles over the fudge hearts. Enjoy your festive Valentine Hearts Fudge!
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for better melting and texture. Avoid generic brands as they can be temperamental.
- Ensure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, as evaporated milk will prevent the fudge from setting properly.
- Do not overcook the fudge when microwaving to avoid grainy texture.
- Lining the pan with parchment or foil makes it easier to remove the fudge and cut out shapes on a countertop instead of the pan.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Fudge can be frozen for up to two months; wrap in parchment paper and tightly in aluminum foil for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximate heart shape piece)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
