Description
This Valentine Heart Chocolate Fudge recipe features a delightful triple-layered treat with creamy white chocolate fudge tinted red for a festive touch. Easy to prepare in the microwave, this recipe combines smooth white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to create rich, melt-in-your-mouth fudge. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion, the fudge is cut into adorable heart shapes and decorated with heart-shaped sprinkles for a charming presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Layers
- 3½ cups (two 12-ounce packages) White Chocolate Chips, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, divided
- Red Food Coloring, about 10 drops or to desired shade
Decoration
- 1 tablespoon Heart-shaped Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8 x 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick spray and cover with aluminum foil to ensure easy removal of the fudge after it has set.
- Melt First Red Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups (two-thirds) of the white chocolate chips, two-thirds of the sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each, until the mixture is melted and smooth, usually under 2 minutes. Be careful not to overheat to prevent graininess.
- Add Red Coloring: Stir in about 10 drops of red food coloring until the mixture is evenly tinted. Adjust the coloring to your preferred intensity.
- Set Red Layer: Spoon half of the red fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly despite its sticky texture. Place the pan in the freezer for a few minutes until the fudge firms up. Meanwhile, keep the remaining red mixture warm by wrapping the bowl in towels to prevent hardening.
- Melt White Layer: In a clean microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1 ¼ cups of white chocolate chips, the rest of the sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Layer White Fudge: Pour the melted white fudge over the set red fudge layer, spreading gently to cover completely. Return the pan to the freezer for a few minutes to let this layer set.
- Warm Remaining Red Fudge: Warm the leftover red fudge slightly so it becomes stirrable again. This will make it easier to spread as the final top layer.
- Top with Red Fudge: Spoon the warmed red fudge mixture over the white layer, smoothing it evenly to complete the triple-layered effect.
- Chill: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours until the entire fudge is fully set and firm.
- Cut Hearts: Remove the fudge by lifting the parchment paper from the pan. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart-shaped pieces efficiently with minimal fudge waste.
- Decorate: Evenly sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles over the cut fudge hearts for a festive, decorative finish. Serve and enjoy your Valentine treats!
Notes
- Be careful when melting chocolate in the microwave to avoid overheating, which can cause the mixture to become grainy.
- Keep leftover fudge mixtures warm while working in layers to maintain proper spreading consistency.
- Using parchment paper and aluminum foil in the pan helps with easy removal of the fudge layers.
- Adjust the amount of red food coloring depending on the desired shade; start with fewer drops and add more if needed.
- This fudge should be stored covered in the refrigerator and enjoyed within one week for best freshness.
