This 2-Ingredient Strawberry Fudge Is Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Updated: Dec. 06, 2023
Get ready for the sweetest holiday with this perfectly pink, adorable treat!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on baking supplies and ingredients for all those anticipated sweet treats. But what if you’re not a big baker or you’re on a budget? Don’t worry—you can still whip up something festive and delicious, like a two-ingredient strawberry fudge! Its sweet strawberry flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture are hard to resist, as is its precious pink color. Try the super-simple recipe yourself using the method below!
How to Make Strawberry Frosting Fudge
This recipe only takes about 10 minutes of active cook time and less than $10 to make. You will need to chill the fudge for a couple of hours, so be sure to plan ahead.
Tip: Homemade fudge can be a little fussy, but it’s easy to make if you avoid these common fudge mistakes.
Supplies
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large, microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups white chocolate morsels
- 12 ounces of store-bought strawberry frosting
- Pink and red sprinkles (optional)
Also, check this easiest two ingredients fudge recipe, which is easy to make and will save a lot of your time.
Directions
Step 1: Prep the dish
Line the baking dish with parchment paper, so that the fudge can be easily removed later.
Step 2: Combine ingredients
Add the chocolate morsels and strawberry frosting to the large bowl. Microwave the mixture for 90 seconds at 70% power. Remove the bowl and stir the mixture, letting the residual heat from the microwave melt the chocolate chips.
If necessary, continue microwaving for 15-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each zap. The mixture should be smooth and creamy, fully melted without lumps.
Pro tip: Make sure not even a single drop of water gets into your chocolate mixture, as this can stun it and mess up the tempering process.
Step 3: Assemble the fudge
Scrape the fudge mixture out into the prepared pan and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly. If desired, top with sprinkles while the mixture is still at room temperature.
Step 4: Pop it in the fridge
Let chill for two hours, or until the fudge is completely firm.
Cut into squares and serve!
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Your sweetie will love these other Valentine's Day cupcakes, too.
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Originally Published: January 26, 2023
