Dairy Free Keto Chocolate Fudge

Not sure what to make for your next pot-luck? This dairy-free, keto chocolate fudge is a great addition to the dessert table.

Made with healthy ingredients and a hint of maple syrup for sweetness, this homemade chocolate fudge will quickly become a staple dessert for you -just like this peanut butter protein fudge.

Though most keto fudge recipes use full-fat whipping cream or keto chocolate chips as the base, this recipe uses good old-fashion cocoa butter for it's creamy texture.

As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I find this makes it not only much more delicious but also a bit healthier too.

The Ingredients

Cashew butter helps make this keto chocolate fudge as creamy as possible. Since there’s no baking or tempering with this recipe, the cashew butter helps give it a traditional fudge texture.

Coconut oil: Since coconut oil is solid at room temperature this helps the chocolate fudge hold together.

Maple syrup: Used to sweeten the fudge but also to give it its texture. So, if you find you need a bit more sweetness, use powdered stevia or swerve in place of adding more syrup so that you don't ruin the texture.

Cacao powder: Gives it its chocolate flavor. Though you can use cocoa powder, using cacao offers more nutritional and immune-boosting benefits. Learn more about the differences between cacao and cocoa powder.

Cacao butter: don't skip this ingredient as it's what helps keep the chocolate fudge recipe from melting at room temperature.

How To Make It From Scratch

Expert Tips

Know that any nut butter will work for the recipe but cashew butter gives it the silliest texture. Make sure to use a runny nut butter or it won't blend in as well. The hard stuff at the bottom of the jar won't mix.

If you need to make this dairy-free chocolate fudge recipe nut-free as well, use SunButter in place of the cashew - learn to make your own Sun Butter and save some money too.

Heat the ingredients over low heat and remove them from the heat when melted, otherwise, the nut butter could burn which results in a terrible taste.

When you're ready to enjoy the fudge, leave it on the counter for 2-3 minutes and it will soften.

How To Store It

The keto fudge is best stored in the freezer. It will keep in the fridge however it will still melt slightly.

One of the ingredients in chocolate fudge is coconut oil. Coconut oil begins to soften at room temperature, and so will the fudge.

The benefit of it being frozen though is that you can make big batches and keep it in the freezer and simply pop out a piece when you want some.

Which Silicone Molds Are Best

Any mold can work with the keto fudge. I prefer to make bite-sized portions though so I use a mini muffin mold when I whip it up.

If you're using larger molds you may want to double the batch. You can also just portion the batch into a rectangle silicone loaf and slice it into squares.

Flavor Variations

The base of this dairy-free keto fudge recipe is amazing, however, there are so many ways to adjust it and make it unique! Keep in mind that not all of the ideas below are keto-friendly.

Drizzle: Adding on some dairy-free caramel sauce is a fun twist.

Sprinkles or chocolate chips: Make the fudge more indulgent by sprinkling some low-carb chocolate chips or festive sprinkles on top.

Nuts for crunch: Chopped pecans or pistachios are a great addition in the fudge itself or on top for a crunchy texture.

Salt: Flakey sea salt on top gives the best kind of flavor contrast.