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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.

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 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.

What makes fudge chewy? ›

Chewy fudge results from the excessive moisture present in the mixture, which means the fudge was not cooked to the right temperature and could not be cooked enough to release the moisture. However, take care not to overcook fudge because it will take away the moisture and leave you with hard, chewy candy.

How to make fudge more solid? ›

How do you fix fudge that is too soft? Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. 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.

Can you reboil fudge that hasn't set? ›

If it doesn't set, or if it sets very hard, you can add more milk and boil it again. However, even if it doesn't set, it'll usually be a nice frosting-like consistency, so I sometimes just make a cake to put under it.

How to make fudge thicker? ›

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.

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 to do with failed fudge? ›

My advice to you is to just pour it in a jar, call it something else delicious, and pretend you meant for it to be that way. The nice thing about my “failed” fudge is that it tastes absolutely delicious! A spoonful of the delectable treat will make you want for more.

What happens if you cook fudge too long? ›

Too cooked

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.) of 35% cream and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely melted. Then let it boil without stirring until the thermometer reaches 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What is the best temperature to cook fudge? ›

Place the sugar, milk, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and stir well. Once the mixture begins to boil, stop stirring. Monitor the mixture and watch for it to reach 230ºF. Add the butter, chocolate, salt, and vanilla and bring the temperature up to 235ºF.

How to tell if fudge is ready without a thermometer? ›

Using a clean spoon, carefully take a little of the syrup and drop it into the bowl of cold water. Leave to cool for a moment then pick up the ball of syrup. If it's pliable, sticky and can be moulded in your fingers easily, it has reached the soft ball stage and the syrup can be used to make fudge and marzipan.

Why is my fudge like toffee? ›

It could be the pan. Is it a heavy base one that you used to use? I made fudge over Christmas which turned out perfect but made another batch in a thinner base pan and it turned to toffee as it heated too quickly and unevenly.

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!

How long should you beat fudge? ›

Allow the fudge mixture to rest until the temperature registers between 150°-160°. Once the desired temperature is reached, beat the ever-loving stuffing out of the fudge. Two to three minutes of hardcore mixing (by hand).

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