Favor Idea: Conversation Heart Fudge

Published by: Carlise (Carla) Shepperd on 21st Jan 2010 | View all blogs by Carlise (Carla) Shepperd

These fudge squares are so cute and I added them as a favor option because whether you choose to wrap them or just serve them in the foil, they are an affordable and tasty treat. I found the recipe here at familyfun.com and they are made with dark chocolate, chocolate chips, condense milk and white chocolate so you know they must be good. But wait... it gets better...there's no cooking or baking required. So if you can warm meal in your microwave, you can make this fudge. Eliminating the candy hearts wouldn't hurt them too much and in their place you can choose to use a candy that's...more you!

Ingredients

DARK CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Dash of salt
WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Dash of salt
OTHER INGREDIENTS AND MATERIALS:
Aluminum foil
64 conversation hearts
64 red foil bonbon cups or mini muffin cups
Clear or red cellophane wrap, cut into 64 5- by 6-inch rectangles
Sparkly pipe cleaners in red, pink, or silver

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
In a medium-size, microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate layer ingredients. Microwave the mixture on high at 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted (about a minute), stirring at each interval. When the mixture's smooth, use a spatula to spread it evenly into the prepared pan.
In another medium-size microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate layer ingredients. Repeat the melting process as described in step 2, but stir at 20-second intervals, as white chocolate tends to scorch easily. Spread the white chocolate evenly over the dark chocolate layer.
While the fudge is still warm, use a knife to gently score it into 1-inch squares, then put a candy heart on top of each square.
Chill the fudge uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm. Lift the foil to remove the fudge from the pan and place the whole hunk of fudge on a cutting board. Use a large knife (a parent's job) to cut apart the squares, then peel off the foil from the bottom.
Place each fudge square into a foil bonbon cup or mini muffin cup. Center the cup on a cellophane square and wrap it as shown on page 53, using 1-inch pieces of pipe cleaner to secure the ends. Makes 64 bite-size pieces. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for added firmness.