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Easy Fudge

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.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Holiday
Keyword christmas chocolate recipe, christmas desserts to give as gift, christmas gifts recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 20 squares
Calories 128 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dairy-free chocolate or dairyfree chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy unsalted cashew butter , or sub with other nut or seed butter (almond butter, sunflower seed butter or peanut butter if not paleo)
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream, chilled overnight , or scoop out the top thickened part of a can of full-fat coconut milk, that has been chilled for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup , or sub with other liquid sweetener such as Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup for keto

OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR THE BEST FLAVOR:

Instructions

  1. 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.

Stovetop Instructions

  1. 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.

    Top view of melted chocolate in a clear bowl
  2. 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.

    Easy Homemade 3 Ingredient Fudge makes the perfect sweet treat
  3. 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.

    Easy Homemade 3 Ingredient Fudge makes the perfect sweet treat!

Microwave Instructions

  1. 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.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Fudge
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 128 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 2g4%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.