Valentine’s Chocolate Fudge
💘🍫 Skip the store-bought sweets—this dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth fudge is the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat.Wrap a few squares in a cute box + you’ve got the sweetest homemade gift 😍🎁
✅ Ingredients
✅ 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
✅ 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips
✅ 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
✅ 4 cups granulated sugar
✅ 2 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Add 1 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups milk chocolate chips, 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1 tsp vanilla to an extra-large mixing bowl. Set aside.
2. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large heavy-bottom saucepan, combine 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk, 4 cups sugar, and 2 1/4 cups mini marshmallows.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly (scrape sides + bottom) until it comes to a boil.
5. Boil about 10 minutes (or until ~234°F on a candy thermometer), stirring the whole time.
6. Pour the hot mixture into the bowl with chocolate + butter. Use an electric mixer to gently mix until smooth.
7. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Chill until set, then lift out and cut into squares.
💡 Valentine’s idea: cut into heart shapes (with a small cookie cutter) or wrap squares in pink/red foil + ribbon 🎀💝
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Making homemade chocolate fudge for Valentine's Day is such a rewarding experience, especially when you skip the store-bought options and create something truly special. What I love about this recipe is how the combination of milk chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips creates the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, while the mini marshmallows add a unique, chewy texture that melts beautifully into the fudge. One tip I found helpful is carefully monitoring the temperature when boiling the sugar and evaporated milk mixture. Using a candy thermometer to reach about 234°F ensures the fudge will set with a smooth, creamy texture rather than being too grainy or runny. Stirring constantly during this process prevents scorching and keeps the fudge silky. After mixing the hot sugar mixture with the chocolate and butter, I like to use an electric mixer on a gentle speed to achieve the ideal consistency. Pouring the mixture into a parchment-lined pan makes it easy to lift out and cut into perfect squares once set. For an extra Valentine’s touch, I often use heart-shaped cookie cutters to make the fudge look festive, or wrap the squares in pink or red foil with a little ribbon. These homemade gifts always feel more heartfelt and can be personalized by adding nuts, sea salt flakes, or even a dash of espresso powder for complexity. Overall, this fudge recipe is a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delectable treat that’s better than a box of chocolates. Plus, gifting homemade fudge adds a personal touch, showing your loved ones how much you care.
It looks delicious. I'd like to have some.❤️