Home » Course » DessertsValentine’s Day Fudge Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 21, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Quick and easy Valentine's Day fudge made from colored candy melts and buttercream frosting. Jump to Recipe 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! Table of Contents VALENTINE’S DAY FUDGE INGREDIENTSPOSSIBLE VARIATIONSSUBSTITUTIONSINSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSValentine’s Day FudgeMORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE 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. Jump to Recipe 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. POSSIBLE VARIATIONS Mix it up for no bake fudge on different holidays! Try these fun combinations. 4th OF JULYUse red, white and blue candy melts. Try a raspberry extract! ST PATRICK’S DAYUse green and white candy melts. A peppermint extract would work really well. SUBSTITUTIONS Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce Easy Homemade Chili Recipe With Beef and Beans Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe 75 Super Bowl and Game Day Snacks Recipes Super Bowl Recipes View all stories 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. Jump to Recipe TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: 2 medium sized microwave safe bowls1 small microwave safe bowl8×8 baking dishparchment paperspatulasharp 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. 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. RELATED RECIPES Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pie Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pies are an easy 3 ingredient dessert that is snack size, almost mess free, and has just the right amount of filling. See Recipe Raspberry Hand Pies Coverd in flaky pie crust and full of sweet raspberry flavor, these glazed mini pies are an amazing dessert all year round. See Recipe 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. candy melts 5 from 3 votes Valentine’s Day Fudge Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes Print Pin Rate 16 1 inch squares Quick and easy Valentine's Day fudge made from colored candy melts and buttercream frosting. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 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 InstructionsMicrowave 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 8×8 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. NutritionCalories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE The Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe January 20, 2023 7 Comments Learn the secret to the best 7 layer dip! This spicy bean dip is a… Read More Blackberry Dump Cake With Real Berries January 19, 2023 No Comments 5-10 minute prep to make this easy blackberry dump cake dessert recipe. You don’t even… Read More Chili Cheese Dip January 12, 2023 No Comments Perfect game day snack full of chili flavor and gooey cheese! Make it as mild… Read More Crack Corn Dip January 11, 2023 No Comments Learn how to make hot crack corn dip in the oven. 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