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Best Keto Chocolate Fudge (3 Ingredients) 🍫

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If you're craving a sweet treat on a keto diet, our Keto Chocolate Fudge is a must-try. Made with just three simple ingredients, this low-carb recipe creates smooth, sugar-free chocolate fudge that's impossible to resist. It's so easy and delicious that you might make an extra batch to enjoy. So, let's dive into this keto dessert!

Keto chocolate fudges are displayed on a wooden board, where some are cut alongside a cake spatula.
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Preparation Overview

Making this low-carb chocolate fudge is easier than it seems. Simply melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a double boiler, then blend in your choice of nut butter. After a brief chill in the refrigerator, your keto fudge bites will be ready.

Chef's note

Feel free to personalize this low-carb fudge recipe to your liking. Mix in some low-carb nuts like pecans or walnuts for a little extra texture. Choose your favorite nut butter for a custom twist. And if you're looking for a fun kitchen activity with the kids, have them assist with simple tasks like mixing and choosing their preferred ingredients. It’s a lovely way to spend some quality time.

Who says you can't satisfy your sweet cravings while on keto? Explore our vast selection of keto dessert recipes.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Melting Time: 3-4 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Recipe Makes 10 Servings

🍫 Ingredients for this keto chocolate fudge recipe

Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this 3-ingredient keto chocolate fudge recipe:

  • 1 ½ cups sugar-free chocolate chips, or chopped Couverture chocolates
  • ¾ cup unsalted peanut butter, or almond butter
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
All the ingredients including chopped couverture chocolates, unsalted peanut butter and coconut oil gathered and displayed on the table.

Ingredient substitutions

  • Nut butter: Feel free to use your favorite nut butter to make this fudge your own. You can try either peanut or almond nut butter to have a twist as per your taste buds.

Additional ingredients

For added texture and flavor, add these keto-friendly ingredients to the keto fudge recipe:

  • Cocoa powder: Add two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder with the chocolate chips to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Chopped nuts: Mix ¼ cup of roughly chopped walnuts or pecans in the fudge mixture for a nuttier crunch.
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut or flakes: A light dusting of unsweetened shredded coconut can give a subtle tropical flair.
  • Flaked sea salt: Just a hint of flaked sea salt can enhance the chocolate taste with a savory note.
Keto chocolate fudge on a red silicone mold.

Kitchen tools required

To make this keto chocolate fudge recipe, you'll need the following tools:

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Molds

Tools substitute options

  • Cookie molds: If you don't have cookie molds, use ice cube trays to make bite-sized fudge pieces.
Homemade keto chocolate fudge resting on a wire rack.

How to make Keto Chocolate Fudge: step-by-step guide

Preparation methods

  • Melting
  • Chilling

Preparation steps

  1. Gather and measure all the ingredients.
  2. Set up your workspace with the tools you'll use.

Instruction steps

  1. Heat a bit of water in a saucepan on the stove.
  2. Place a heat-proof bowl over the saucepan, making sure it doesn't touch the water.
  3. In the bowl, mix the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir until the chocolate starts melting.
  4. Add nut butter to the melting chocolate and stir until smooth. Then take it off the heat.
  5. Spread the fudge evenly into silicone molds or a parchment-lined baking dish.
  6. Refrigerate for about an hour or until the fudge sets.
  7. Once it's set, pop the fudge out of the molds and enjoy!

Chef's pro tip

For smooth, creamy keto chocolate peanut butter fudge, gently melt the chocolate on low heat and combine it carefully with the peanut butter to avoid trapping excess air in the mixture.

What to serve with keto chocolate fudge?

Here's what you can pair with your low-carb chocolate fudge to take it up a notch:

  • Keto Cobbler: Try it with a keto cobbler loaded with berries. The tang from the berries is just the right touch to balance out the deep chocolate.
  • Keto Ice Cream: Imagine a scoop of Butter Pecan Ice Cream or Cottage Cheese Ice Cream melting alongside your fudge. Sounds pretty amazing, right?
Keto chocolate fudge resting on a wire rack alongside a bowl of roasted peanuts.

How to make it healthier?

  • Choose natural nut butter without added sugars or oils to avoid unnecessary additives in your food.

Time-saving tips

  • Opt for a ready-to-use keto chocolate mix or snap a chocolate bar into tiny bits for a quicker melt. Either method will have your chocolate ready in no time!
Homemade keto chocolate fudges are showcased on a wooden board, with a few taken out from a silicone mold, which is now partially empty.

What can I prepare ahead of time?

  • Get a head start by measuring your chocolate, nut butter, and coconut oil before you begin. It'll make the process smooth and swift.

Storage instructions

Keep any extra keto fudge fresh by stashing it in an airtight container in the fridge. If you're piling them up, slip some parchment paper between the layers to prevent the pieces from sticking together. They'll stay tasty for a couple of weeks. 

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion

If you're following a low-carb diet and have a sweet tooth, our Keto Chocolate Fudge could become your new favorite treat. With just 10 minutes of preparation, this keto peanut butter chocolate fudge is easy and satisfying, ideal for the holiday season or any time you crave something sweet.

Try it out for yourself, and see how simple it can be to enjoy a delicious keto-friendly dessert. And if you're up for sharing your culinary creations, we'd love to see your keto fudge photos on social media. It's always a joy to see others enjoying their keto journey!

Low-carb keto chocolate fudge resting on a wire rack.

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Frequently asked questions

Regular chocolate fudge, made with regular sugar and condensed milk, has too much sugar for a keto diet. You can make a keto-safe version with the right ingredient changes, just like in this homemade fudge recipe.

Of course! You can use your favorite nut butter, such as cashew or hazelnut, as a substitute for peanut or almond butter.

You can mix in a sugar-free sweetener like erythritol for a sweeter fudge. Add it gradually, tasting as you go, to get it just right.

Sugar-free fudge still contains carbs from ingredients like sweeteners and milk. However, it typically has fewer carbs than regular fudge.

The number of carbs in a sugar-free fudge bar depends on the size and ingredients used. On average, it has around 10-15 grams of carbs per bar.

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Keto chocolate fudges presented on a wooden board.

Keto Chocolate Fudge

This keto chocolate fudge, made with only three simple ingredients, is entirely sugar-free and hard to resist. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: frozen dessert, keto dessert recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Melting Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 248kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped Couverture chocolates
  • ¾ cup unsalted peanut butter or almond butter
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
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Instructions

  • Heat a bit of water in a saucepan on the stove.
  • Place a heat-proof bowl over the saucepan, making sure it doesn't touch the water.
  • In the bowl, mix the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir until the chocolate starts melting.
  • Add nut butter to the melting chocolate and stir until smooth. Then take it off the heat.
  • Spread the fudge evenly into silicone molds or a parchment-lined baking dish.
  • Refrigerate for about an hour or until the fudge sets.
  • Once it's set, pop the fudge out of the molds and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Chocolate Fudge
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 108mg3%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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