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5 simple recipes for Sugar Free Fudge. No one will ever be able to guess that these fudge recipes are low carb and sugar free!

Whether you like chocolate, peanut butter, (or a mix of both) or even coconut, we have you covered with these delicious healthy fudge recipes!

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How to Make Sugar Free Fudge

Making low carb fudge doesn’t really have to be difficult. In fact, it is rather simple!

First of all, you need to gather your ingredients, and see if there is anything that needs to be made ahead of time (see next step).

Having all your ingredients ready BEFORE you begin is one of the ways to make this process much quicker (and EASY)!

A lot of these recipes are simply dump, stir, and freeze! It really can be that simple!

Sugar Free Condensed Milk

For several of the fudge recipes listed here, you need Low Carb Sweetened Condensed Milk. I get a lot of questions about this. “Where do you buy Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Milk?” “Help, I want to make the fudge, but I’ve never seen that condensed milk in stores!”

The simple answer, of course, is that you make it yourself! And it really is very simple to make. You can see the full recipe for Low Carb, Sugar Free Sweetened Condensed Milk by clicking here. (There is even a video to show you exactly how to make it!)

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I would suggest making up several batches of this and storing it in your refrigerator. Then, whenever you need a quick sweet treat, you can easily whip up one of these fudge recipes!

My all-time favorite sweetener is my Low Carb Powdered Sugar. It measures the same as THM Gentle Sweet, but you can make it at home. I always have it in my pantry - and is the closest taste to real sugar that I have found!

How to Make Dairy Free Keto Fudge

But what if you are dairy free? Does that mean you cannot enjoy sugar free fudge?

Nope! Of course not! In any of the recipes listed below, you can sub my 2 Ingredient Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk for the Low Carb Sweetened Condensed Milk.

That way you can make your fudge, and eat it too! (All while staying dairy free!)

2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

Have you ever tried a fudge recipe with sweetened condensed milk before? They are sooo good, not to mention easy to make. Bonus? It’s a microwave fudge recipe — you don’t even need to turn on your stove.

Now what if I told you that you could make a sugar free low carb fudge recipe with sweetened condensed milk?

No, it’s not too good to be true! Well, the 2 ingredient low carb fudge tastes almost too good to be true, but the recipe isn’t. It’s simple, fast, and fun to make.

And you can find the best price on Lily's Chocolate Chips here!

2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

This rich low carb peanut butter fudge is easy, tastes delicious, and no-one will no it is sugar free (and only 2 ingredients)!

With only two ingredients and 2 net carbs per serving, this peanut butter fudge recipe will have you out of the kitchen and spending time with your family in no time!

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Creamy chocolate fudge topped with a creamy peanut butter layer.

This is a bit of a variation on my 2 Ingredient Fudge, and is the result of a comment from one of my friends. She likes to make the peanut butter fudge, then top it with a layer of skinny chocolate. (Chocolate + peanut butter = deliciousness, right?) That got me to thinking . . . and this new chocolate peanut butter fudge is the result.

Chocolate Coconut “Mounds” Fudge

Creamy chocolate fudge with a dreamy layer of coconut. This fudge is reminiscent of what used to be one of my favorite candy bars – the Mounds bar.

The idea for this fudge came one summer when I was visiting family in Tennessee (where I grew up). We stopped to shop at one of our favorite little stores in Townsend, and bought a few pieces of fudge (yes, the sugar-filled variety). It was so good – and I knew immediately that I wanted to re-create a healthier version of this delightful treat!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Collagen Fudge

Melt in your mouth chocolate peanut butter fudge with all the added benefits of collagen!

I put collagen in everything I can, beginning with my coffee first thing in the morning. I often add it to smoothies and shakes to give them an extra boost of protein. I am always on the lookout for more ways to incorporate it into my diet, and this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge makes it easy!

There you have it, 5 easy Sugar Free Fudge Recipes. Let me know which one is your favorite!

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FAQs

What is the secret to perfect fudge? ›

Valuable tips for successful fudge
  • Don't stir during cooking. Fudge can be cooked on the stove or in the microwave. ...
  • Avoid crystallization. During cooking, sugar crystals can stick to the sides of the pan. ...
  • Let cool before beating. After being cooked, the sugar must crystallize again to create fudge. ...
  • Beat the mixture.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

Why won't my 3 ingredient fudge set? This often happens when the condensed milk and chocolate chip mixture isn't hot enough to start. Everything must be completely melted before it is transferred to the pan to cool.

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

Why didn't my fudge get hard? ›

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft.

Why won't my 2 ingredient fudge set? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

Should you stir fudge while it's cooking? ›

Don't stir!

Once the fudge reaches soft-ball stage on the candy thermometer, remove from the heat and let the temperature drop to 110°F. Keep that spoon or spatula out of the pot until this happens. If you stir too early in the process, you'll make the sugar crystals too big and end up with grainy fudge.

How long do you boil fudge to get to soft ball stage? ›

How long does it take to make fudge:
  1. about 18 min to reach boiling.
  2. about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
  3. 60 minutes to cool.
  4. 28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
  5. 4 hours to set.

What makes fudge softer? ›

Undercooked. This fudge was cooked until the temperature reached only108 °C (226 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is not concentrated enough... there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft.

What happens if you don't stir fudge? ›

Don't stir the fudge while it is cooking. During the cooking process, very tiny crystals form from the sugar, giving the fudge its smooth texture. When you stir the fudge it encourages the sugar crystals to attach to each other and get bigger, or crystallize, which is what causes the fudge to become grainy.

What can I do with failed fudge? ›

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge:

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares. Cover each square thickly in melted chocolate, ensuring no part of the fudge is exposed.

Can you reboil fudge that hasn't set? ›

How can you fix soft fudge? Put it in a microwave safe bowl that is large enough that it won't boil over. Reheat it to the boiling point and cook for about 3 more minutes. Then you can beat some powdered sugar into it if this doesn't make it set.

What is the best temperature to cook fudge? ›

Add the butter, chocolate, salt, and vanilla and bring the temperature up to 235ºF. Remove from heat. Once the mixture has cooled to 110ºF, mix it with a wooden spoon until it loses the majority of its sheen. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool fully before slicing.

How to make fudge more solid? ›

there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 15 to 30 ml (1 or 2 tbsp.) of 35% cream and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely melted. Then let it boil until the thermometer reaches 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

Can you beat fudge too much? ›

Fudge is grainy -- This is generally because it has been over beaten. You need to stop beating your fudge when the glossiness disappears, and it is noticeably thicker. You could try to follow the instructions as above, by adding the fudge back into a pot with cream.

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