Description
Delightfully sweet and creamy Valentine Hearts Fudge made with layers of smooth white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, tinted with vibrant red food coloring, and topped with festive heart-shaped sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or celebrating special occasions with a homemade touch.
Ingredients
Scale
White Chocolate Fudge
- 3½ cups (2 – 12 ounce packages) White Chocolate Chips, divided
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Additional
- Red food coloring (about 10 drops)
- 1 tablespoon heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper or sprayed aluminum foil, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy fudge removal later.
- Make First Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, ⅔ can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. Avoid overheating to prevent graininess.
- Add Red Coloring: Stir in about 10 drops of red food coloring until the color is fully blended and uniform.
- Set First Layer: Spoon half of the red fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth evenly with a spoon. Freeze for a few minutes until set. Keep the remaining red fudge warm wrapped in towels to prevent cooling too quickly.
- Make Second Layer: In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining white chocolate chips, remaining sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Spread this white fudge mixture over the set red layer and freeze again for a few minutes to firm up.
- Finish Top Layer: Warm the remaining red fudge gently to soften. Spoon it over the white fudge layer and smooth it out evenly. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to fully chill and set.
- Cut and Decorate: Lift the set fudge from the pan using the parchment paper sling. Place on a countertop and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts efficiently to minimize waste. Evenly sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles on top of the fudge hearts for a festive finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled or allow fudge to come to room temperature for a softer texture. Store leftovers as instructed to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best melting and flavor; generic brands may be temperamental.
- Ensure you use sweetened condensed milk rather than evaporated milk — evaporated milk will prevent the fudge from setting.
- Avoid overheating the fudge mixture in the microwave to prevent graininess.
- Lining the pan with parchment or foil allows easy removal and cleaner cutting of fudge shapes.
- Store leftover fudge airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze fudge wrapped in parchment and foil for up to 2 months for longer storage.
- Allow frozen fudge to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 35 g)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
