This Easy Fudge recipe is easy to make on the stove or in the microwave with only 4 ingredients! It's rich, creamy and the perfect healthy homemade treat for the holidays and gift-giving. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo with low carb and keto sweetener options.
Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan (for thicker pieces) or 8x8 baking dish (for thinner pieces) with parchment paper or foil sprayed with cooking spray.
Add the chocolate, cashew butter, coconut cream and maple syrup to a medium pot over low heat, while stirring frequently.
Once the mixture is smooth and combined, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt, if using.
Pour into prepared pan and use an offset spatula to spread evenly. Allow fudge to cool completely for 3 hours or place in fridge for 1 hour to speed up the process.
Once chilled, lift fudge out from pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Do not leave out at room temperature, otherwise, it will get too soft.
To make microwave fudge, add the chocolate and cashew butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 20 second increments, making sure to stir very well between increments.medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 20 second increments, making sure to stir very well between increments.
Be sure not to overheat and stop once the fudge mixture has combined, otherwise, the mixture may seize and burn. Once melted, stir in the coconut cream, maple syrup and vanilla and salt if using.
Spread evenly into the prepared pan and use an offset spatula to smooth the top. Allow to set for about 3 hours or place in the fridge to speed up the process.
Lift fudge out from pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 1-inch pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Do not leave out at room temperature, otherwise, it will get too soft.