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Delicious homemade Valentine's Day Fudge decorated with sprinkles and heart-shaped candies.

Valentine’s Day Fudge

Soft, chocolatey, and creamy fudge with a pinch of salt and colorful toppings, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself this Valentine’s Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces Do not use evaporated milk.
  • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt Enhances chocolate flavor.
Optional Toppings
  • pink or red sprinkles
  • heart-shaped sprinkles
  • crushed freeze-dried strawberries Adds color and tang.
  • mini marshmallows

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line an 8 by 8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
Cooking the Fudge
  1. In a saucepan on low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter. Stir slowly and constantly until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Decorating
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Immediately add optional toppings like sprinkles or a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
Chilling and Slicing
  1. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm. Lift the fudge out using the overhang, peel off parchment, and cut into squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks, or freeze for 2 to 3 months. Ideal for gifting in mini cupcake liners.