Easy Strawberry Fudge for Valentine’s Day is tasty, colorful and easy to make! This homemade fudge is the perfect sweet treat for your sweetheart!
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Easy Strawberry Fudge For Valentine’s Day
Fudge is a great dessert choice for any holiday. It’s easy to make and there are so many variations of it that you can make. This fudge tastes like strawberry milk and boasts a cheery and colorful color scheme to perfectly match the holiday.
Here’s how to make it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Yields: About 16 1-inch squares
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
- 1x 16 oz container buttercream frosting
- ¾ cup red candy melts
- ¾ cup strawberry flavored pink candy melts
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- Valentine’s Mix Non-Pareils Sprinkles
- Pink and Red Heart Sprinkles (optional)
Notes
The chocolate will slightly seize when the frosting is added to it. This is normal and there’s no need to worry. You just need the mixture to be pourable. Just keep stirring and you’ll be good to go.
Do not add the extract directly to the chocolate or it will ruin it. The extract will seize the chocolate to a point that it’s not usable.
If you can’t find strawberry candy melts you can just use unflavored pink candy melts instead. The extract still adds plenty of flavor.
If you don’t have access to candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips and color the chocolate with oil based food dye. Do not use water based dye or it ruins the chocolate like the extract does.
Instructions
Place the red candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high, in the microwave, for 2-3 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stop every 15-30 seconds to stir during the melting process to ensure the candy melts don’t overcook.
Place the pink candy melts into a second glass mixing bowl and heat on high, in the microwave, for 2-3 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stop every 15-30 seconds to stir during the melting process to ensure the candy melts don’t overcook.
Remove the lid and film from the frosting and set aside ½ a teaspoon of uncooked frosting if using the heart sprinkles. Warm the frosting in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until fully melted and smooth.
Add the extract to the frosting and stir well.
Place half of the frosting in with the red candy melts and the other half with the pink candy melts.
Stir each color vigorously until fully mixed.
Line a square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave some extra paper hanging over the edges.
Alternate pouring in the two colors in random spots, pausing to tap the pan in between so it evens out and removes bubbles.
Once all of the chocolate mixtures have been poured in and evened out, sprinkle the top of the fudge with as many Valentine’s themed non-pareils as you like.
Place the fudge into the fridge to chill for 2 hours or until it has hardened.
If desired, use the set aside frosting and place a dab on the back of a heart sprinkle, and press it into the middle of each fudge square you cut for a cute addition!
Serve and enjoy!
This easy strawberry fudge is both delicious and beautiful. It’s sure to please your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day!
Tips
If your fudge turns out hard or seems to fall apart when you’re cutting it, this means too much chocolate was used. You’ll need to reduce the chocolate the next time around. It will still taste good, it just won’t be very soft or as pretty.
If your fudge won’t set up well, it means not enough chocolate was used. You either need to increase the chocolate used or decrease the amount of frosting the next time around.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store this fudge?
Any leftover fudge should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than 3-5 days.
Easy Strawberry Fudge For Valentine's Day
Ingredients
- 1x 16 oz container buttercream frosting
- ¾ cup red candy melts
- ¾ cup strawberry flavored pink candy melts
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- Valentine’s Mix Non-Pareils Sprinkles
- Pink and Red Heart Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Place the red candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high, in the microwave, for 2-3 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stop every 15-30 seconds to stir during the melting process to ensure the candy melts don’t overcook.
Place the pink candy melts into a second glass mixing bowl and heat on high, in the microwave, for 2-3 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stop every 15-30 seconds to stir during the melting process to ensure the candy melts don’t overcook.
Remove the lid and film from the frosting and set aside ½ a teaspoon of uncooked frosting if using the heart sprinkles. Warm the frosting in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until fully melted and smooth.
Add the extract to the frosting and stir well.
Place half of the frosting in with the red candy melts and the other half with the pink candy melts.
Stir each color vigorously until fully mixed.
Line a square pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave some extra paper hanging over the edges.
Alternate pouring in the two colors in random spots, pausing to tap the pan in between so it evens out and removes bubbles.
Once all of the chocolate mixtures have been poured in and evened out, sprinkle the top of the fudge with as many Valentine’s themed non-pareils as you like.
Place the fudge into the fridge to chill for 2 hours or until it has hardened.
If desired, use the set aside frosting and place a dab on the back of a heart sprinkle, and press it into the middle of each fudge square you cut for a cute addition!
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 7mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 0g
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