Description

This Valentine Hearts Fudge recipe creates a delightful layered white chocolate treat perfect for gifting or celebrating special moments. Featuring smooth white chocolate fudge tinted with red food coloring and decorated with heart-shaped sprinkles, this no-bake recipe is easy to make and looks impressively festive. The fudge is set in layers to create a charming red and white heart-shaped confection that is creamy, sweet, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic occasion.

Ingredients

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Red Layer

2 ¼ cups White Chocolate Chips (⅔ of 3½ cups or 2 – 12 ounce packages)
⅔ can Sweetened Condensed Milk (approx. 10 ounces)
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
10 drops Red Food Coloring (adjust to preferred color)

White Layer

1 ¼ cups White Chocolate Chips (remaining ⅓)
⅓ can Sweetened Condensed Milk (approx. 5 ounces)
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter

Topping

1 tablespoon Heart-shaped Sprinkles

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Instructions

Prepare Pan: Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or sprayed aluminum foil to ensure easy removal of the fudge later.
Make Red Fudge Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups white chocolate chips, ⅔ can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring each time until fully melted and smooth, usually under 2 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
Add Food Coloring: Stir in 10 drops of red food coloring, mixing thoroughly until the color is even. Adjust the hue with additional drops if desired.
Set Red Layer: Spoon half of the red fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing with a spoon despite its sticky texture. Freeze for a few minutes until set. Wrap the bowl with remaining red fudge in towels to keep warm.
Make White Fudge Layer: In a clean microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tablespoon butter using the same method: 20-second microwave bursts with stirring until smooth.
Spread White Layer: Pour the melted white fudge over the set red layer and smooth it out. Freeze again for a few minutes to solidify this middle layer.
Apply Final Red Layer: Warm the reserved red fudge just enough to stir and soften. Spoon it evenly over the white fudge layer and smooth it carefully.
Chill Fudge: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate the layered fudge for 2 hours to fully set.
Cut Hearts: Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut hearts out of the fudge efficiently to minimize waste.
Decorate: Sprinkle heart-shaped sprinkles evenly over the heart-shaped fudge pieces and serve or store as desired.

Notes

Storage: Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Freezing: Freeze fudge wrapped first in parchment paper, then tightly in aluminum foil for up to 2 months.
Ingredient Quality: Use high-quality white chocolate chips to ensure smooth melting and good texture.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, to ensure proper setting of fudge.
Microwaving Tips: Avoid overcooking the fudge mixture to prevent grainy texture.
Pan Lining: Lining the pan with foil or parchment makes removing and cutting the fudge easier.