Easy Cream Cheese Dark Chocolate Keto Fudge

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These dark chocolate keto fudge fat bombs combine cream cheese and rich chocolate for a soft, decadent treat. The taste and texture are almost exactly like traditional fudge… but this low carb version comes with only 3 net carbs per serving!

I’ve made a lot of sugar free fudge recipes over the years. I’d say I’ve tried at least a dozen or more. But after tasting every single one, this keto chocolate fudge recipe is hands down my favorite.

And I’m not the only one that loves it. After I made my first batch, I took it into work to share with my coworkers to keep myself from over-indulging. They devoured all of it and many didn’t even know it was made without sugar!

Even the guys were all over this treat, and they’re always skeptical when it comes to healthy dessert recipes. But they thought it tasted just as good as regular chocolate fudge, which I’ll take as a big win.

So if you’ve been searching for the perfect low carb chocolate fudge recipe that will be a big hit even with non-Keto friends and family, this is it! 

I created this recipe as an adaptation of my always-popular peanut butter fudge recipe, which calls for whey protein powder to create the texture. For this keto chocolate fudge, I was able to omit the whey protein and use cocoa powder for the same texture effect. 

I know a few people really wanted to try the peanut butter fudge but either didn’t have or didn’t like whey protein. So if you fall into that category, then this recipe is your answer to delicious, whey-free keto fudge.

What chocolate is good for keto?

Chocolate can be enjoyed in moderation if you’re eating low carb or keto as long as it is low or no sugar. In fact, there are health benefits associated with dark chocolate as long as you find a brand suitable for keto!

Most brands you find in the store will have added sugar. Therefore, you will need to read your ingredient labels very carefully to find a brand with the least amount of sugar.

One exception is unsweetened baking chocolate, which is what you will use for this sugar free chocolate fudge. This is a common ingredient that can be found in the baking aisle of most stores and it’s relatively inexpensive. 

However, most people wouldn’t want to eat this chocolate by itself, as it is very bitter. It’s meant to be used as a part of a recipe. And since there’s no sugar added, it’s a great ingredient for making homemade keto dark chocolate like my low carb chocolate bar recipe.

When you’re looking for keto friendly chocolate to eat by itself or for recipes that include sweetened chocolate, your best bet is to order online or check at a local health food store. I personally recommend ChocZero and Coco Polo.

Do you need to use almond butter in this keto chocolate fudge recipe?

The unsweetened almond butter in this recipe plays a big role in the texture.

You could swap it out for peanut butter, which should yield a similar texture but likely a slightly different flavor. If you have a nut allergy, you can definitely substitute with sunflower seed butter.

I would not substitute the almond butter for something like coconut butter or regular butter. There is already a lot of butter in this recipe. And using coconut butter would change the texture of the fudge.

If you’re worried about the flavor, there’s no need. The almond butter flavor is detectable, but it’s so mild that it doesn’t interfere with the chocolate taste. If you want to up the chocolate flavor, you can add another ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate.

Calculating the macros

Please be aware if you are entering the ingredients into MyFitnessPal or another macro tracker, you will need to subtract the carbs that come from sugar alcohols.

The carbs from erythritol in the sweetener should not impact blood sugar. Therefore, they can be deducted from your total carbs. Some entries in MyFitnessPal are specifically labeled “net carbs,” which are the ones you want to use. 

This recipe calls for Swerve and stevia, which are keto friendly and have zero net carbs. If you don’t have either on hand or want to substitute, you can check out my low carb sweetener guide for suitable replacements.

I’ve also found that with avoiding sugar long term, the less sweet I need my recipes. If you’re looking for low carb chocolate fudge with a little less sweetness, feel free to adjust the sweetener to taste.

Tips for making my dark chocolate keto fudge recipe

A common problem with the recipe is separation where the fat doesn’t blend in well. It happens because of the high fat content along with the temperature of the mixture after melting the butter, cheese, and chocolate.

However, it will be okay if you see a little separation. After the mixture chills in the refrigerator for a few hours, it should turn into a creamy, soft fudge.

But if you let the mixture chill a bit at room temperature and then whip it again, the fats usually blend in better. The temperature of the mixture affects the separation, so cooling and re-whipping typically helps.

You can also try adding a tablespoon of heavy cream. It helps by lowering the temperature of the mixture a bit before blending. Or, let the butter soften and blend it in with the almond butter instead of melting it.

Other treats to enjoy on a keto diet

Looking for a few more shareable keto desserts to enjoy? Try some of these favorites:

• Chocolate Truffle Candy is a delicious low carb sugar free chocolate truffle with a creamy ganache center. Perfect to share with someone special!
• Low Carb Chocolate Walnut Fudge is the perfect recipe for nut lovers. The texture is identical to real fudge and is loaded with chopped nuts.
• No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars taste just like peanut butter cup candies. Enjoy them as keto fudge fat bombs or a sweet snack.
• Sugar Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a dairy-free treat that only takes about ten minutes to make! 
• Sugar Free Pecan Blondies With Chocolate Chips are a great alternative to chocolate chip cookies.

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Cream Cheese Dark Chocolate Keto Fudge

Author: Lisa MarcAurele

4.61 from 46 votes

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this heavenly cream cheese chocolate fudge. It’s a delicious low carb treat with only 3 grams net carb per large square.

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Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time11 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings 16 people

Calories 259

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter see note1 cup butter see note
• 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate can add 2 ounces to up flavor1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate can add 2 ounces to up flavor
• 8 ounces cream cheese8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter or sunbutter (nut free)1 cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter or sunbutter (nut free)
• 1 cup Swerve Confectioners Powdered Sweetener Sukrin Melis or Swerve Confectioners1 cup Swerve Confectioners Powdered Sweetener Sukrin Melis or Swerve Confectioners
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder see note1 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder see note
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
• Melt together butter (see note), baking chocolate, and cream cheese over medium heat.
• Add almond butter (or peanut butter/sunbutter) and beat in with an electric mixer.
• Remove from heat and stir in remaining dry ingredients. Blend with an electric mixer to combine as well as possible. Then, blend in vanilla extract
  
• Spread mixture into prepared pan evenly. Chill in refrigerator until set.

Notes

If the butter is softened to room temperature, it does not need to be melted into the cheese and chocolate. It can be beaten in with the almond butter instead.

1 teaspoon of stevia concentrated powder is equivalent to about 1 cup of sugar if you’d like to use another low carb sweetener.

If you notice some oil separation, it will be okay once mixture cools. You can try adding a tablespoon of heavy cream and see if that helps the mixture blend together better.

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 259 | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 4.6 % | % Protein: 6.1 % | % Fat: 89.3 % | SmartPoints: 11

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Originally Published: March 20, 2017… Last Updated: 05 Nov 2019