Description
This irresistible Valentine Crack is the perfect sweet treat for your loved ones! With a buttery toffee base topped with layers of chocolate and festive Valentine’s sprinkles, this easy dessert is guaranteed to be a hit. It’s simple to make yet looks impressive, making it ideal for gifting or serving at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- White chocolate candy melts
- Pink candy melts
- Red candy melts
- Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Immediately pour the hot toffee mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the hot toffee and let sit for 2 minutes to soften.
- Spread the melted chocolate into an even layer with an offset spatula.
- Melt white, pink, and red candy melts separately and drizzle over the chocolate layer.
- Immediately add Valentine sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Let cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Tips: For best results, use a candy thermometer to ensure the toffee reaches the proper temperature. Work quickly when spreading the toffee as it sets fast. Substitutions: You can use milk chocolate instead of semisweet if preferred. Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: valentine candy, easy dessert, chocolate toffee