Valentine Hearts Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups (2 – 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
• 1 tablespoon heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Pan: Line a small square pan (8 x 8 inches or similar size) with parchment paper or sprayed aluminum foil to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the fudge later.

2. 2

   Make Red Fudge Base: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups white chocolate chips (⅔ of total), ⅔ of the sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly each time until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. Avoid overheating to keep the fudge smooth.

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   Add Color: Stir in approximately 10 drops of red food coloring until the mixture is evenly tinted and smooth. Adjust with extra drops if needed to reach desired color intensity.

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   Set Red Layer: Pour half of the red fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spoon. It will be sticky, so work carefully. Place the pan in the freezer for a few minutes to allow this layer to set. Wrap and keep the remaining red fudge warm in the bowl using towels.

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   Make White Fudge Layer: In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, remaining sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring until fully melted and smooth, about 2 minutes total. Avoid overcooking.

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   Build White Layer: Pour the melted white fudge over the set red layer in the pan. Smooth carefully with a spoon. Freeze again for a few minutes to let this layer firm up.

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   Add Final Red Layer: Gently warm the reserved red fudge mixture so it is fluid enough to spread. Spoon this remaining red fudge over the set white layer and smooth out evenly.

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   Chill Fully: Cover the entire fudge with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow all layers to fully set and develop the perfect firm consistency.

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   Cut Out Hearts: Remove the fudge block from the pan using the parchment paper. Place it on a counter and use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the fudge carefully to minimize waste.

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    Decorate and Serve: Evenly sprinkle the heart-shaped sprinkles over the cut-out fudge hearts. Enjoy your festive Valentine-themed fudge!