Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe (2024)

Published: Dec 17, 2020 by thesugarfreediva. · This post may contain affiliate or amazon links.
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Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe, a chocolate 5 ingredient sugar free keto low carb fudge recipe that tastes delicious!

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This could be about the Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe that I have ever tried.

I really like how tasty this fudge is.

Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe

This recipe simply calls for five ingredients.

Even better, this is also a no bake dessert kind of recipe.

Did you try my Easy Four Ingredient Sugar Free Fudge recipe?

While that recipe may not truly be a 'keto' recipe, it does have a secret ingredient that makes it really good!

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This recipe is especially for anyone asking what chocolate can I have on keto.

Most diets that I have tried have certainly frowned upon chocolate.
This might have something to do with the sugar that is added to a lot of chocolate.

However, you should know that we are getting a great tasting keto fudge without adding chocolate with sugar in it.

This simple five ingredient fudge recipe uses sugar free chocolate chips instead.
You can use sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate chips if you do not want the sweetener added to your chocolate chips.

This recipe is also for anyone asking how do you make sugar free fudge from scratch.

Yes, this is a vegan recipe. However, this delicious fudge recipe is also sugar free.
You will not even need to add any sugar alternative in this recipe as well.

To make this recipe sugar free, you will need to use sugar free ingredients.

Here are some tips for making keto fudge.

I just mentioned that this recipe calls for chocolate chips that have no added sugar in them. You can use sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate chips in this recipe.

Here are some more helpful tips for you.

Yes, this is a chocolate fudge recipe that uses chocolate chips that have no sugar added to them. However, they now make sugar free white chocolate chips that would probably make for a great tasting fudge as well!
The chocolate chips in this recipe can be melted in the microwave or on the stove. If you are using the microwave method, please be sure to stop and stir the chocolate every 30 seconds. Stove top chocolate melting works best using a double boiler. Following these chocolate melting precautions will help to insure that your chocolate melted evenly and stays together without burning.
This recipe calls for using a square 8 by 8" baking dish. However, a larger baking dish will make more fudge pieces while a smaller baking dish will make thicker ones. Also, using parchment paper that overlaps the edges of the pan will make it easier for you to remove the bars for cutting.

You may be wondering how long can you store fudge.

If stored in a covered air tight container in the refrigerator, your fudge should keep for about for a week. However, you can also freeze your fudge in properly wrapped for up to 2 months (individual works best!).

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Mentioned above was that this recipe calls for chocolate chips that have no added sugar in them. You can use sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate chips in this recipe.

Also mentioned was that recipe calls for using a square 8 by 8" baking dish.

However, a larger baking dish will make more fudge pieces while a smaller baking dish will make thicker ones. Also, using parchment paper that overlaps the edges of the pan will make it easier for you to remove the bars for cutting.

Ingredients needed to make keto fudge.

Sugar Free or Unsweetened Chocolate Chips- 2 cups that have been melted. Again, youcan use sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate chips in this recipe. To melt in a microwave, use a microwave safe bowl, on high, stopping to stir every thirty seconds until melted. On the stove, use the double boiler method for best results.
Butter- 1 cup. The butter should be softened to room temperature to make it easier to work with.
Cream Cheese- 8 ounces, also softened to room temperature. A full fat cream cheese works best in this recipe.
Sugar Alternative- Equivalent to 4 tablespoons of sugar.
Vanilla Extract- 2 teaspoons.

How to make Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe

Prepare your square baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper that overlaps the sides of the dish for easy removal.
Melt the chocolate if it is not already melted as well.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and blended.
Stir in the melted chocolate with the butter and the cream cheese. Once combined you can stir in the sugar alternative and the vanilla extract.
Transfer the mixture to your prepped baking dish, making sure that it is evenly distributed. Refrigerate until hardened (about two to three hours). Remove the fudge from the refrigerator and cut into pieces and serve.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator..

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Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe

Easiest Keto Fudge Recipe, a chocolate 5 ingredient sugar free keto low carb fudge recipe that tastes delicious!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Search Result: chocolate, easy, fudge, keto, keto low carb, pizza recipe, sugar free

Servings: 16

Ingredients

2 cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips - melted, see post for alternatives
1 cup Butter -softened to room temperature
8 ounces Cream Cheese -softened to room temperature
4 tbsp Splenda -see post for alternatives
2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Prepare your square baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper that overlaps the sides of the dish for easy removal. Melt the chocolate if it is not already melted as well.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and blended.
Stir in the melted chocolate with the butter and the cream cheese. Once combined you can stir in the sugar alternative and the vanilla extract. Transfer the mixture to your prepped baking dish, making sure that it is evenly distributed. Refrigerate until hardened (about two to three hours). Remove the fudge from the refrigerator and cut into pieces and serve.

Recipe Notes

Mentioned was that this recipe calls for chocolate chips that have no added sugar in them. You can use sugar free chocolate chips or unsweetened chocolate chips in this recipe.

Also mentioned was that recipe calls for using a square 8 by 8" baking dish.

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.

- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
Beat Thoroughly.

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