Description
This Low Carb Cream Cheese Fudge is a rich and creamy dessert perfect for those looking to indulge without the carbs. Made with butter, unsweetened chocolate, cream cheese, and a low-carb sweetener, it offers a smooth, chocolatey treat that freezes into firm, delicious squares.
Ingredients
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Fudge Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter (salted)
- 2 oz Bakers Unsweetened Chocolate
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Slenda or Stevia (or any sweetener of your choice, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place butter and unsweetened chocolate in a small pan and melt over low heat. Stir gently until just melted and smooth, ensuring the mixture does not overheat.
- Add Vanilla and Sweetener: Remove the pan from heat and immediately add vanilla extract and your choice of sweetener. Stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine with Cream Cheese: Place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cream cheese.
- Mix Until Smooth: Using a hand mixer, mix the fudge mixture for about 2 minutes until smooth and fully combined with no lumps.
- Freeze and Set: Pour the mixture into a greased 6 x 8 inch pan. Place the pan in the freezer until the fudge is firm, then cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use a low-carb sweetener like stevia or Slenda to keep the fudge keto-friendly.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Freezing the fudge gives it a firm texture, making it easier to cut into squares.
- You can adjust sweetness to your preference by varying the sweetener amount.
- Store leftover fudge in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: low carb fudge, cream cheese fudge, keto chocolate fudge, sugar free fudge, diabetic dessert, easy fudge recipe
