Name: Valentine's Day Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces buttercream frosting; 3/4 cup red candy melts; 3/4 cup pink candy melts; 1 teaspoon strawberry extract; 2 tablespoons pink and red sprinkles

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Make some pink and red fudge to celebrate Valentine's Day! This Valentine's Day fudge is easy to make with colored candy melts and buttercream frosting. This is a no bake Valentine dessert. Add some sprinkles for a little extra fun.

This would be really funny in red, white and blue for Independence Day or in green and white for St. Patrick's Day as well! Candy melt fudge is easy and, if you love candy melts, you'll love this!

collage: swirled pink and red candy fudge

VALENTINE'S DAY FUDGE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these Valentine treat ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

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Candy Melts: Use your favorite colors and flavors of candy melts.
Buttercream Frosting: Make your own or use a can from the grocery store.
Flavored Extract: This fudge uses strawberry extract but you can use whatever you prefer.
Sprinkles: Sprinkles make everything better. As a side note, if you are concerned about nut or peanut allergies, many sprinkles are not safe so check your labels.

red and pink valentine's day fudge ingredients in bowls

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

Mix it up for no bake fudge on different holidays! Try these fun combinations.

4th OF JULY

Use red, white and blue candy melts. Try a raspberry extract!

ST PATRICK'S DAY

Use green and white candy melts. A peppermint extract would work really well.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Click the tabs to see possible substitutions for each of these ingredients.

CANDY MELTS:

If you don't love candy melts, try a white chocolate and add food coloring. We've never tried this but white chocolate melts just like candy melts.

STRAWBERRY EXTRACT:

Any flavor of extract would work. Or you can even omit the extract.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Use a can of sweetened condensed milk.

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INSTRUCTIONS

If you'd like to print this Valentine's Day fudge recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You'll also find nutrition information.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

2 medium sized microwave safe bowls
1 small microwave safe bowl
8x8 baking dish
parchment paper
spatula
sharp knife

MELT CANDY MELTS: In separate microwave safe bowls, microwave the candy melts until they are creamy and melted. Stop the microwave every 30 seconds and stir them. Do not over cook.

HEAT FROSTING: Place frosting in a microwave safe container and heat for 45 seconds or until the frosting is melted and smooth.

ADD EXTRACT: Pour 1 teaspoon (or less if you don't want a strong flavor) into the frosting. Stir until well mixed.

ADD FROSTING TO CANDY MELTS: Divide the frosting. Put 8 oz in the melted red candy and 8 oz in the melted pink candy. Stir well.

PREPARE PAN: Line your baking dish with parchment paper.

MIX AND SWIRL: Pour the red and pink candy into the baking dish in random blobs. Tap the side of the pan to get any bubbles out. Use a spatula or knife to gently swirl the colors together. Do not overmix.

SPRINKLE: Add sprinkles to the top, if you like sprinkles.

add pink candy to the red candy in the baking dish

REFRIGERATE: Cover and place the valentine fudge into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

SERVE: Once the fudge has set and is hard, remove it from the refrigerator. Pull the parchment paper out of the pan and place the fudge on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16 squares.

STORAGE TIPS

Refrigerate: Cover your fudge or put in a ziploc bag after it's cut and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze: Freeze your fudge in a freezer safe container or ziploc bag for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Defrost your fudge in the refrigerator.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why are there so many different ways to make fudge?

There is no one "right" way to make fudge. There are many quick methods and many methods that take more time and chocolate tempering. For a fun fudge like this pink and red Valentine's Day fudge we like to use a quick and easy, no-fail method.

Is fudge gluten free?

It depends! Fudge is usually gluten free but you'll need to make sure you check all your labels to make sure your candy melts or any other ingredients you are using say gluten free. Remember that "gluten" is not an ingredient you'll see on the ingredient list and can be in over 30 different ingredients. So if you need to make gluten free and don't know what you're looking for make sure the package specifically says gluten free.

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piece of pink and red swirled fudge with sprinkles

Valentine's Day Fudge

Quick and easy Valentine's Day fudge made from colored candy melts and buttercream frosting.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Cooling Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy, fudge, Valentine's Day

Servings: 1 inch squares

Calories: 165kcal

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Ingredients

▢ 16 ounces buttercream frosting
▢ ¾ cup red candy melts
▢ ¾ cup pink candy melts
▢ 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
▢ 2 tablespoons pink and red sprinkles

Instructions

Microwave the red and pink candy melts in separate microwave safe bowls until melted. Stop microwave and stir each every 20-30 seconds. Do not overheat.
Put buttercream frosting into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds or until it is runny and smooth.
Add the strawberry extract to the frosting. Mix well.
Add half the frosting to the red melted candy. Stir to mix well.
Add the other half of the frosting to the pink melted candy. Mix well.
Line bottom and sides of an 8x8 baking dish.
Pour or spoon the melted candy mixtures into your baking dish. Make sure they're in random drops. Use a knife or a spatula to carefully make swirls. Do not overmix.
Add sprinkles on top.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Remove from refrigerator. Pull fudge out by the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut 16 pieces.