This vegan fudge is perfect for dairy-free diets. Creamy with a big chocolate flavor, it comes together in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan
Servings: 64
Ingredients
18ouncesDairy-free chocolate chips*
14 ouncessweetened condensed coconut milk
2tablespoonsdairy-free margarine **
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the pan: Line an 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper. Leave an overhand on two opposing sides. Spray any exposed pan with cooking spray or grease with non-dairy butter.
Place the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed coconut milk and margarine in a microwaveable bowl.
Prepare any add - in such as nuts, marshmallows, dried cherries, etc.
Microwave the ingredients for about 1 1/2 minutes on 50% power. Since microwaves differ so widely in power, the exact time may vary. Be careful not to scorch the chocolate. Better to go slowly than ruin your fudge!!
Stir after 1 1/2 minutes and microwave again. As you stir, the chocolate will continue to melt. You may need to put it in the microwave for additional time if chunks of chocolate remain after stirring thoroughly.
When the chocolate is melted, quickly stir in the vanilla extract and any add-ins.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Scrape the bowl with a spatula, then use it to smooth the top of the fudge.
Cool it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
When the fudge is ready to be cut, pull firmly on the parchment handles to remove it from the pan.
Place the fudge on a cutting board and use a bench knife or cook's knife to cut it into pieces. If it is too firm, let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting. If it is too soft, pop it in the freezer for a few minutes and resume cutting.
Store tightly wrapped at in the refrigerator or freeze.
Notes
* I used Nestle allergy free chocolate chips, Enjoy Life and 365 (Whole Foods Brand - be careful this last one may be cross contaminated - know who you are cooking for! I can use these for my intolerant or sensitive friends but not dairy allergic). I have not found a brand that did not work! You can also chop fine semi-sweet chocolate, but because I make this when I want something easy, I have only used chocolate chips.
** I have used Earth Balance soy-free and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter with good success.