Dairy-Free Fudge (That Honestly Tastes like Real Fudge!)

I cannot tell you how many dairy-free fudge recipes  I have tried, that have turned into a soupy, grainy mess. Having spent my entire childhood able to eat my grandma’s delicious fudge (with dairy), it was crushing when I realized that her fudge was something else my allergies and sensitivities were taking away. Since then, I have tried numerous fudge recipes that claim to keep the consistency, and taste just the same as fudge made with dairy.

This year, I decided to stop trying recipes that I had found online, and instead experiment until I made it right. I am SO happy to say that I now have the perfect fudge recipe – that everyone was able to enjoy over the holidays.

The key ingredient to this recipe is the evaporated coconut milk, which I found at my local Sprouts Market. I had actually asked my hubby to run to the store to pick up coconut cream for another recipe, and he mistakingly picked this up. After a little argument, to which I owed him a big apology (sorry again, love!), I realized this can might actually come in handy…and now here we are 🙂

For the other dairy-free ingredients, I used my favorite semi-sweet chocolate chips from Trader Joe’s (which happen to be dairy-free), along with Earth Balance Buttery Spread (original) as the substitute for butter.

I could tell when I was pouring the fudge out into the pan that it was already beginning to harden, and would not stay as a sloppy mush.

I recommend putting the fudge in the fridge for about an hour, so it can cool and set.

Marshmallows are (of course) optional – but this is how my grandma makes her fudge, and it is the only way I will eat it!

Dairy-Free Fudge (Dairy-free, Nut-free, Egg-free)