Everybody loves this 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge. It’s a phenomenal low-carb dessert recipe for Christmas. But remember, it’s the perfect healthy Valentine’s day treat too, and so fantastic we devour it all year round!
Healthy Holiday Candy
When you’re drowning in sugary candy made with high-fructose corn syrup and other mystery ingredients my 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge will save the day!
How to Make Fudge
If you’re wondering how to make fudge, it’s nothing fancy. Melt the ingredients in a pot, transfer to a dish, then refrigerate. While it sets up you can work on the rest of the meal.
Homemade Fudge
Taking a walk down memory lane, I’ve been whipping up homemade fudge since I was a girl, when I made homemade Christmas candies, placed them in Chinese food containers, and tied ’em up with pretty ribbons. My parents drove me to our friends’ homes to drop off my homemade holiday gifts.
Now we use the adorably festive containers above: snow globe, santa, and snowman. I love that you can order them online –keeping things simple is the key these days.
3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge
This easy fudge recipe is made with dark chocolate, coconut milk, and vanilla powder. That’s it! Yes, it’s a dairy-free fudge!
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With around 10 grams of carbs per serving, my low-carb fudge is a perfect bite of sweetness when you’re craving something wickedly indulgent, yet healthy and wholesome.
Easy Fudge Recipe
My favorite thing about this low-carb dessert, other than its incredibly rich chocolatey flavor, is that it’s an easy fudge recipe, so no issue if you need a last-minute dessert.
3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt chocolate and coconut milk together over very low heat
- Stir in vanilla powder
- Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined 8 x 8 inch baking dish
- Refrigerate for 3 hours, until firm
- Serve
Easy Low-Carb Dessert Recipe
My 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge recipe is a great time-saving recipe, you can whip up a batch of this quick and easy fudge in a couple of minutes. Better yet? There’s very little clean up with this one-pot recipe.
What is Vanilla Powder?
The organic vanilla powder in this dairy-free fudge recipe is a pure product that is simply vanilla seeds scraped out of the pod. It perfumes this 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge recipe with a special aromatic flavor. If you can’t get your hands on the vanilla powder, grab a couple vanilla beans instead.
Low-Carb Fudge Recipe
For best results, use the chocolate linked in this recipe. Like the vanilla powder, it’s the highlighted text in the ingredients section of the recipe. Use chocolate that is at least 70% cacao or the fudge will not set up properly.
This photo of Baby Pantry and friends making fudge gives me all the feels. I miss those messy chocolate adventures.
The Best Low-Carb Fudge Recipe
Another tip for this healthy low-carb christmas dessert? When I make it, I let the flaps of the parchment paper hang over the sides of the dish. This creates a little hammock so that it is super easy to remove the fudge.
When is Fudge Ready to Cut?
I’m often asked, when is this fudge ready to cut? It should be firm and well set before you stick a knife in it. If it feels soft to the touch it needs to be chilled longer.
What is the Easiest Way to Cut Fudge?
The easiest way to cut fudge is with a sharp knife that you’ve run under warm water. Dry the knife and then it will glide through the fudge.
How Do You Store Fudge?
I store 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to one week stored this way. If it lasts that long!
Hazelnut Fudge
Want to add some crunch to your fudge? If so, look no further than my Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge recipe. The ratio of hazelnuts to chocolate will make you smile.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
If you haven’t picked up on it yet, we are obsessed with the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter. My homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is no exception to the rule, it’s a family favorite. If you love this combo as much as we do check out my Buckeye Brownies.
Espresso Fudge Brownies
Looking for a coffee, chocolate, fudge delight? My Espresso Fudge Brownies combine those three slices of heaven into one perfectly sized bite.
Homemade Christmas Gifts
I love homemade gifts, always have. If you need some inspiration for homemade gifts, check out my post on Easy DIY Christmas Gifts. If homemade isn’t your thing, I published The Best Keto Gift Guide so you can simply click and buy –a much speedier process.
Your Favorite Christmas Gift?
What’s your favorite gift? Do you like homemade or something store-bought? And when was the last time you made fudge?! Leave me a comment. I LOVE hearing from you.
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared my 3-Ingredient Low-Carb Fudge recipe in 2016.
Cindy Winslow says
Now that I bought this expensive jar of vanilla powder, what else can I use it for and how?
Elana says
Thanks for your comment Cindy! The boys and I use it in everything :-)
JoAnn says
I use it in my coffee and Dandy Blend Coffee substitute.
Elana says
JoAnn, that sounds great :-)
JUDie says
Does it matter if the organic coconut milk is sweeteded? Just found your site and love it. Have been making the scones…on so good!
Elana says
Judie, yes it does. For best results use the products that are linked in the ingredients portion of the recipe :-)
JUDie says
Thank you. What confused me was the recipe calls for full fat milk and yet the can of milk that the link goes to says it is “unsweetened”…thank you again!
Elana says
Judie, you are totally right in pointing that out! I say “full fat” in the link on my site because so many people want to use “lite” coconut milk which does not work in my recipes, but, it’s also important that folks use unsweetened coconut milk :-)
Lena Lonigro says
Has anyone tried adding peanut butter to this fudge recipe? Is it recommended?
Thanks.
Elana says
Lena, here’s a link to my Peanut Butter Fudge recipe for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-fudge/
Enjoy!
Elana
Rosita Thibodeaux says
Elana yet again you have turned a plain and simple recipe into a decadent delight. My only problem is I can’t stop eating these little jewels. I cut the pieces very small trying to fool myself I guess, but that just means that I have to make frequent trips to the pan to get one, or two or…I love the powdered vanilla, combined with the chocolate it is a wonderful combination of favors, and it’s a clean finish on my palate, no weird after taste.
Thank You Elana! Happy Holidays to you and your family, and you are in my prayers.
Elana says
Rosita, Happy Holidays! So glad to hear that this was a decadent delight!
Johanna says
How long can these be stored for in the fridge? Haven’t made them yet but was planning to next week instead of traditional Christmas sweets we make in Sweden which are nice but full of white sugar. Much healthier! Thank you Elana!
Elana says
Johanna, this fudge will keep for 10 days refrigerated :-)
Penny says
What is the approximate carb count per serving?
Elana says
Penny, thanks for your comment. I’ve updated this post to provide that info :-)
Katie says
Hi Elana,
I have 60% chips in my pantry now. Are those destined to fail or can I give them a try?
Thanks,
Katie :)
Elana says
Katie, if you do experiment please let us know how it goes :-)
Christa says
Elana, in your recipes using coconut milk, do you use only the thick or liquid part or whole can? Just starting to get recipes using the coconut milk but unsure how to use it.
Thank you!
Christa
Elana says
Christa, when a recipe calls for coconut milk I use full fat, and blend the contents of the can together (if it has separated), and then use that :-)
Alana says
Could you possibly give a weight equivalent for the choc chips? I would need to use a chopped up slab as good quality chips are almost impossible to find in Switzerland ☺ Thanks
Elana says
Alana, each cup is approximately 6 ounces of chocolate :-)
Dany says
Hi Elena
could this be done with white chocolate chips too? And I am having a hard time finding chocolate chips, just how much would be 3 cups in oz?
Thanks in advance for tips :)
Dany
Elana says
Dany, I haven’t tried making this with white chocolate chips. You can find the chocolate chips I recommend for this recipe by clicking the green text in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says “chocolate chips.” Enjoy!