Most fudge has scads and scads of sugar – usually multiple kinds: confectioner’s sugar, evaporated milk, milk chocolate, brown sugar, granulated sugar… most recipes have at least 2 types.
Here’s a refreshingly simple recipe for fudge that only has a bit of honey, instead of tons of sugar. I’ve adapted it from the recipe here.
Low-Sugar Chocolate Fudge
In your stand mixer, or with an electric hand mixer (whisk attachment), combine:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons honey, or however much you think you need.
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 Tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
At first it might seem like it’s not going to come together, but just keep mixing on high speed until everything is combined. It’ll look like a rich chocolate dough.
Scoop the dough out onto a piece of waxed paper, fold the paper over the dough, and press to form a sort of patty. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, then cut into pieces to enjoy.
This recipe made 9 small (rich) pieces.
My husband and I both really enjoyed this fudge. It’s almost like eating a dark chocolate truffle. Mmm.
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Wow we just made this with candy cane added. For a cup of cocoa (4 x batch), we used 4 T rapadura instead of any honey, & 7 mini candy canes which we blended altogether in the blender. We also topped the fudge with some more crushed mini candy canes. I think we will be giving this out for Christmas!
So far I have tried several of the recipes they a re to die for. I have tried the new York peppermint patties, granola bars. They are great.
I made this today and it was delicious! I used coconut milk because I didn’t have any concentrate. Thanks for sharing!
Did you use less water because you substituted coconut milk? I may try it this way.
YUM! My daughter and I just sampled this right after I mixed it together. YUMMY! We both enjoyed it. I could see somehow making this into a fudge frosting! I added a few drops of vanilla creme stevia and thought it balanced the flavor better. THANK you for a wonderful recipe!
Hi,
I’m from Malaysia and looking for granola bars recipe when I came across your blog.
It’s amazing to know that you manage to make so tempting delicacies in a simple and healthy way.
Good job and I’ll definetely try one of your recipe this weekend!
This sounds so yummy!
This fudge is very tasty because it is not too sweet. I remember my grandmother sometimes made similar candies, and we, children, liked them very much.
Ooooo, my coconut cream is scheduled for delivery today! I hope the UPS truck is early, I’m going to try this as soon as it arrives. Well, as soon as I get the 5# melted down and mixed…
Holy nom, woman…
Just made this and it is sitting in the fridge. Thanks I can now have fudge again.
Did I ever tell you that I love you?? and your blog?? and your recipes?? this looks so good. I just purchased some coconut cream and was wondering what to make with it