Sugar Free Fudge
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Made with only 3 simple ingredients and in less than 5 minutes, my sugar free fudge recipe is here to satisfy your sweet cravings. It’s rich, creamy, and tastes like any good fudge.
Fudge is one of the easiest desserts, but making it without sugar isn’t so simple. See, not every sugar free sweetener or sugar free chocolate chip is equal.
Some melt better than others, some have a richer chocolate flavor, and some are just downright impossible to work with. Most fudge recipes call for condensed milk, but this one doesn’t. I drew inspiration from my keto fudge recipe, but tweaked the ratios to give it a more vanilla flavor.
Through testing, I found that you can use either chocolate chips or bars of sugar free chocolate and any nut or seed butter. Provided it is smooth (not crunchy), you’ll be left with a rich, creamy fudge that takes less than 5 minutes and melts in your mouth.
Table of Contents
Key Ingredients
Here’s what goes into sugar free fudge, along with my kitchen notes. Full measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Sugar free chocolate. I like to use homemade sugar free chocolate chips, but I also like Lily’s chocolate chips or Bake Believe sugar free chips.
- Almond butter. It can be store-bought or homemade. If you are allergic to almonds or don’t have almond butter on hand, swap it out for peanut butter, cashew butter, or a nut-free alternative like tahini or sunflower seed butter.
- Vanilla extract. Pure vanilla extract enhances the chocolate’s flavor and masks any potential bitterness that cheaper chocolate brands can have.
How to make sugar-free fudge
Start by adding the chocolate chips and nut butter to a microwave-safe bowl, then microwave until fully melted. Alternatively, melt the chocolate and the nut butter on the stove using a double boiler.
Once melted, mix in the vanilla extract and pour the mixture into an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
Now, refrigerate the fudge until it’s fully set, but don’t rush it. I find two hours to be the sweet spot. Cut into 24 pieces and serve.
Flavor variations
Try one of these to change things up:
Espresso: I learned in culinary school that adding a pinch of espresso powder to chocolate desserts intensifies the cocoa flavor.
Nuts: I love roughly chopped hazelnuts or walnuts, but my partner loves whole almonds and cashews.
Coconut flakes: Pressing unsweetened coconut flakes adds subtle coconut flavor without being overpowering.
Storage instructions
To store. While this fudge is fine to be left out at room temperature, I recommend storing it in the fridge. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this fudge will last 2 weeks.
To freeze. Put parchment paper between the layers of fudge, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bring the fudge to room temperature before eating it.
Frequently asked questions
Most of the carbs in fudge come from sugar. The number of carbs in sugar-free fudge is a lot lower, so long as you don’t use other high-carb ingredients. A serving (one piece) of this chocolate almond butter fudge contains less than 5 grams of carbohydrates.
When making this sugar-free chocolate fudge, make sure not to leave out the parchment paper, as you won’t be able to remove the fudge from the pan without damaging its integrity. Additionally, don’t slice the fudge right after it comes out of the fridge. Allow the fudge to sit at room temperature for a few minutes or run the knife under warm water before cutting.
Sugar Free Fudge
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar free chocolate chips * See notes
- 1 cup almond butter Can use any smooth nut or seed butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a deep pan or 10 x 10-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt your chocolate with the almond butter until combined. Whisk in your vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted chocolate fudge mixture in the lined pan and refrigerate or freeze until firm. Thaw slightly before cutting into 24 pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
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Super delicious fast and easy to make! ♥️👍🏻
Thank you! So glad you liked it. It’s always a hit in our house!
If I use chopped chocolate bar would I use 120 g for 1 cup or 170- 200 g
Hello Deb! I’d say opt for 170 grams total weight 🙂
Looks yammy
I quit eating sugar one year ago and thought I’d never eat fudge again. I was wrong. This recipe was easy and is delicious. I did add walnuts and used peanutbutter.
LOVe the addition of walnuts!!
THIS SOUNDS DELIOUS, GOING TO MAKE THIS FOR CHRISTMAS, THANK YOU.
This was super easy and will be perfect for holiday gifts! Thanks Arman.
You’re very welcome! And that sounds like a great idea!