Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge

Making fudge without sugar might sound like visiting Paris without a trip to the Eiffel Tower. But don’t worry; this sugar-free fudge recipe will yield a flavorful dessert with that fudge texture you love and fewer than 40 calories per serving. We think anyone can say “très bien!” to that.

It’s also laughably easy to make this tasty treat. There is no cooking involved, in fact. If you can do a bit of stirring and mixing and can demonstrate some overnight patience, you can make this sugar-free fudge recipe and enjoy it guilt-free. So, let’s skip the sugar but not the sweet.

Sugar-Free Fudge Ingredients

• Cream cheese: Cream cheese provides most of the texture for this fudge recipe. You need 16 ounces total and don’t use fluffier whipped cream cheese — tasty as that may be for bagels, it’s not a fit here. Give the cream cheese at least a half hour at room temperature before you commence the recipe so it can soften.
• Unsweetened chocolate: The chocolate needs to be viscous but not runny. After melting it, let it cool for a little while before using it in this recipe.
• Sugar substitute: There are many options you can use as a sugar substitute and your preferred choice will do just fine. Many people use Stevia for this kind of recipe.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract is a tasty and potent ingredient, so make sure you measure your portion carefully. Only use the prescribed teaspoon.
• Pecans: The pecans should be chopped well so they mix evenly into the recipe. They provide both flavor and a wonderful texture in this sugar-free fudge.

Directions

Step 1: Combine all the ingredients

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, chocolate, sweetener and vanilla extract until the blend is smooth. Then, stir in the pecans.

Step 2: Chill

Next, press the fudge into an eight-inch square dish lined with foil. Cover it and refrigerate the overnight or for at least six hours. Serve it chilled.

Sugar-Free Fudge Variations

• Go dairy-free or vegan-Friendly: Simply substitute your favorite vegan or dairy-free cream cheese in the same amounts to make this sugar-free fudge recipe dairy-free.
• Add nuts and dried fruits: Punch up this tasty but decidedly basic fudge recipe by adding your favorite flavors. You can experiment with adding different nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, chocolate chips and more.
• Make It Minty: Love Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies? Make your fudge a homage! Peppermint extract makes for a minty twist on the recipe.

How to Store Sugar-Free Fudge

Most fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for multiple days. But this recipe contains a high amount of dairy and should be refrigerated. It will keep well in airtight packaging in the fridge for about seven days.

Can I freeze this fudge?

The texture of this sugar-free fudge won’t be great after freezing so it’s best to enjoy it during the week after you make it. If it lasts that long!

Sugar-Free Fudge Tips

Is there an easy way to cut fudge?

Yes. First remove it from the pan and place it on a wooden cutting board. (Here is the best wood for cutting boards according to our Test Kitchen.) Use a long sharp knife dipped in hot water and then wiped on a towel to cut the fudge into cubes. Some soft fudges can also be easily cut with unflavored dental string. Dental string also works for cutting cake layers.

How many calories are in this sugar-free fudge?

Not many! There are only 38 calories in each serving. You can get 64 pieces  if you follow the recipe just as laid out here.

How do I make this fudge more chocolatey?

If you need even more chocolate flavor in this fudge, add a squirt or two of chocolate syrup into the mix or a couple tablespoons of chocolate frosting. This will add calories, but also lots of flavor.