Fabulous Sugar Free Fudge recipe that is simple to make (2024)

A delicious and simple recipe for homemade fudge that has no added sugar in it. Included keto low carbohydrate option.

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FABULOUS Sugar Free Fudge offers that perfect explosion of chocolate.
And sometimes you just need a bit of a jolt of that very thing.

FABULOUS Sugar Free Fudge

This recipe for fudge is made without adding any sugar.
However, this fudge tastes like lush chocolate goodness!

Did you try my Sugar Free Keto White Chocolate Fudge recipe?

That fudge recipe is for a keto low carbohydrate and sugar free white fudge.
Both this chocolate fudge and that white fudge would go nicely together if you are looking for some tasty sugar free treats to serve together!

To make this recipe you will need sugar free chocolate chips. You can find a variety of sugar free and keto chocolate chips here.

People sometimes as what exactly is fudge.

I get that is is easy to think of fudge as a kind of chocolate.
In a way it is because chocolate is added to a fudge recipe such as this one.

However, there is a difference between fudge and chocolate.

As mentioned, chocolate can be both an ingredient and something that results from ingredients.
On the other hand, fudge has other ingredients besides chocolate added to it which result in something more rich and lush. Also, fudge can be made without adding chocolate to it.

So what is the secret to good fudge?

First, let me say that 'good fudge' may be in the eyes of the beholder.
This has a lot to do with the ingredients added and personal preferences.

As far as a well made fudge goes, there are a couple of factors that can make it a good fudge.

The fudge should have good taste to it thanks to the mix of the flavors added.
Also, the fudge should be structurally well made so that when you bite into it, it is pleasurable to the palate.

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Here are some tips for making fudge.

This recipe calls for evaporated milk.
Keto low carbohydrate followers can use heavy cream instead.

Here are some more helpful tips for you.

This recipe can be made in a microwave or on a stove. If you are making this recipe on a stove, I suggest that you use the double boiler method.
The fudge should be made in a square baking dish. Line the baking dish with foil(well greased) that overhangs the sides of the baking dish to make it easy to lift the fudge out to cut into pieces.
Adding chopped nuts to your fudge can make the fudge even better. You can also sprinkle sugar free sprinkles on top to make your fudge even more pretty.

How to store homemade fudge.

I like to keep my fudge wrapped in an airtight container.
If properly stored, fudge can keep for a couple of weeks refrigerated and even longer frozen.

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About this recipe for sugar free chocolate fudge.

This is a simple recipe for making fudge that has no added sugar in it.
Also, this recipe is based upon a basic fudge that does have sugar added to it.

To make this fudge you will need sugar free chocolate chips.
You can make this recipe more interesting by using two different kinds of chocolate chips.
For example, you can add both sugar free milk chocolate chips and sugar free dark chocolate chips to your fudge.
Chopped nuts are optional as well.

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Ingredients needed to make fabulous fudge with no added sugar.

Sugar Free Chocolate Chips- 3 cups. Feel free to use dark or milk chocolate chips or even a combination. Keto low carb folks should look for a keto low carb chocolate chip product.
Evaporated Milk- 12 ounces. Keto low carb people can try using heavy cream.
Sugar Alternative- equivalent to 1 tablespoon of sugar. I use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar and that can be baked with for best results.
Butter- ¼ cup melted. That is a half of a stick.
Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon. Feel free to sub in another extract as desired (like peppermint extract for example).
Optional- chopped nuts or sugar free sprinkles .

How to make Fabulous Sugar Free Fudge

Line a square baking dish with foil that overhangs the sides of the baking dish. Then grease the foil.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate with the evaporated milk until creamy, stopping to stir every thirty seconds. Then stir in in the sugar alternative, butter and vanilla. Heat this for another 30 seconds (I place a paper towel over it to prevent a possible mess).
Pour the melted and blended ingredients into your prepared baking dish. Then refrigerate until set.
To cut the fudge into squares, simply lift it out of the baking dish using the overlapping foil.
Make this on the stove using a double boiler method or on low heat stirring continuously.

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FABULOUS Sugar Free Fudge

A delicious and simple recipe for homemade fudge that has no added sugar in it. Included keto low carbohydrate option.

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

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Equipment

Square baking dish

Ingredients

3 cups Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
12 oz Evaporated Milk
1 tbsp Monk Fruit -see post for alternatives
¼ cup Butter
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

This recipe calls for the use of a microwave. However, you could make this on the stove using a double boiler or similar method. Also, you will need a large microwave-safe bowl for cooking this as well.
Prepare a square baking dish with aluminum foil which also overlaps the sides of the dish. Grease or spray this lined baking dish to prevent sticking as well. You can set this aside.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate with the evaporated milk until creamy, stopping to stir every thirty seconds. Then stir in in the sugar alternative, butter and vanilla. Heat this for another 30 seconds
Pour the melted and blended ingredients into a prepared baking dish. Then refrigerate until set.
To cut the fudge into squares, simply lift it out of the baking dish using the overlapping foil.

Recipe Notes

*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.

See thesugarfreediva.com for details on this recipe.

most recently updated:

February 10, 2022

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Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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Ingredients- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips- 3- cups, Evaporated Milk- ½ cup., Sugar alternative- equivalent to 1 cup of sugar, Butter- ½ cup and Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.

How to make FABULOUS Sugar Free Fudge

Prepare a square glass baking dish with aluminum foil which also overlaps the sides of the dish. Grease or spray this lined baking dish to prevent sticking as well. You can set this aside. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 30 seconds on medium. Covering the bowl loosely with a microwave safe paper towel can help prevent a possible mess (at least in my kitchen). Stir in the evaporated milks and then the sugar alternative, butter and vanilla. Cook for another 30 seconds and stir again. Continue this process until everything has melted and blended together- about 4- 4 ½ minutes total.

Obviously, this will be hot thus, please take precautions. Remove the bowl from the microwave and pour the fudge into the prepped baking dish. Allow to cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate your fudge until you are ready to cut it into squares.
updated 5/10/18 2/22

Fabulous Sugar Free Fudge recipe that is simple to make (2024)

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What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge

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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What is the secret to non grainy fudge? ›

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. Stirring would help sucrose molecules "find" one another and start forming crystals.

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Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

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.

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Why does homemade fudge get hard? ›

Too cooked

This fudge was cooked to a temperature of 118 °C (244 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is too concentrated and there is not enough water left to form syrup around sugar crystals. The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.)

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What makes high quality fudge? ›

It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

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When should you not make fudge? ›

Humidity can cause fudge to boil over in the pan or stay soft when set, so try to avoid working on humid days if at all possible. If waiting for a less humid day isn't feasible, you'll need to boil your fudge at a slightly higher temperature than usual — or just order some delicious fudge from Wockenfuss!

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What makes fudge softer? ›

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. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

Why is my old fashioned fudge not hardening? ›

You didn't cook it long enough. Fudge needs to be heated to the "soft ball" stage. It is salvageable, but you'd have to be very careful of sugar crystallization. If you make a mistake you'll wind up with a grainy mess.

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How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

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How do you firm up homemade fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

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Can you redo fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 4) If you think the reason it didn't set was because you didn't heat it to the right temperature, you could try putting it back into the pan and re-cooking.

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

How long does it take to make fudge:

about 18 min to reach boiling.
about 40 minutes to reach soft ball stage.
60 minutes to cool.
28 minutes to beat in a KitchenAid (your time for this may vary)
4 hours to set.

Should I stir fudge while boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

Why does my fudge crumble when I cut it? ›

The ingredients for fudge are combined and cooked to 234 degrees, cooled to 110 degrees without stirring, then beaten until creamy. Candy that isn't cooked long enough will end up too soft; overcooking makes fudge crumbly or hard.

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What is wrong with my fudge? ›

If your fudge is tough, hard, or grainy, then you may have made one of several mistakes: You may have overcooked it, beaten it too long, or neglected to cool it to the proper temperature.

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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!

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What does soft ball mean when making fudge? ›

making of fudge

termed in kitchen parlance the soft ball stage, that point between 234 and 240 °F (112 and 115 °C) at which a small ball of the candy dropped in ice water neither disintegrates nor flattens when picked up with the fingers.

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