Vegan Fudge
This five-star Easy Vegan Fudge recipe makes a luscious, edible holiday gift. Share it with family, friends, and coworkers for the holidays!
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I thought my fudge-making days were over when we went vegan. Because fudge, it’s made with cream. right? Well, that’s how I grew up making it.
And let me tell you something else. This easy fudge recipe is something you need to make when you’ve got people around to share it with. Or a husband with the metabolism of a horse. Actually, I think horses eat hay, which I can’t imagine is very caloric. So, maybe I’ve been saying that all these years and it’s not entirely accurate. But you get my point.
What I’m trying to say is I don’t trust myself around this easy vegan fudge. It’s too delicious.
Love vegan chocolate? Make these Oreo Truffles for lots of ooh-la-la goodness!
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I made this last night….amazing. Thank you for sharing!
Ingredients & Substitutions
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Chocolate chips — I use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Sweetened condensed milk — It’s easy to make fudge without milk, especially these days when there are so many dairy-free products, like Nature’s Charms Coconut Sweetened Condensed Milk. Or use this homemade vegan sweetened condensed milk.
- Chopped Nuts — Of course, walnuts are a preferred nut for fudge, but you can try different nuts, like pistachios or pecans.
- Vanilla — A little bit of vanilla extract adds a hint of flavor.
That’s it! Only four ingredients.
What Makes This Recipe Shine?
- Dairy-free chocolate chips add lots of chocolate flavor and a firm texture that makes this fudge so smooth
- Using Sweetened Condensed Milk means this is a no-bake fudge, making this one of the easiest fudge recipes you’ll ever make
- Adding chopped nuts adds texture and a nutty flavor that breaks up the sweetness of the intense chocolate!
How do you Make Vegan Fudge?
- Heat chocolate chips and vegan sweetened condensed milk in the microwave for one minute. Then stir until creamy.
- Stir in the chopped nuts and vanilla.
- Pour the fudge batter into a prepared dish, cover, and chill for 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate is set.
- Once set, remove it from the pan and cut it into square pieces.
Storage Tips
Once the chocolate sets, cut the fudge into squares. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep up to 10 days. Or they can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Can vegans eat fudge?
Most fudge recipes are made with dairy and are therefore not vegan. However, if you find an excellent vegan fudge recipe, you can make your own. Or you can find specific brands that make their fudge without dairy. Otherwise, vegans should avoid most fudge.
Is there dairy in fudge?
The simple answer is yes. Most fudge recipes call for dairy, but you can make vegan fudge with dairy-free sweetened condensed milk and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
Marly’s Tips
Use these tips and tricks to make this chocolate fudge perfect every time:
- For taller chocolate fudge, use a smaller pan and allow more time for the chocolate to set.
- You can line your pan with waxed paper for easy removal once the chocolate sets. Alternatively, a greased pan works too.
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Vegan Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 14 oz vegan sweetened condensed milk (see notes)
- ¾ cup chopped nuts
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8" square or rectangle baking dish with waxed paper, allowing the paper to extend beyond two opposite ends.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the vegan sweetened condensed milk. Stir to make sure the chocolate chips are coated. Heat for one minute in the microwave. Remove from the microwave and place a lid over the bowl for one minute, to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir until creamy.
- Add the chopped nuts and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Pour the fudge batter into the prepared baking dish. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate is set.
- Once set, lift the fudge by the waxed paper out of the dish. Remove the waxed paper from the chocolate and cut it into square pieces.
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Notes
Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
There are so many options for dairy-free sweetened condensed milk these days, but they come in different sizes. I have tested this recipe with both 14 and 11 oz cans (the two most popular), and it works fine either way. You can also use homemade vegan sweetened condensed milk.Storage
This fudge will stay fresh on the counter for up to a week if you keep it covered. It will last longer in the fridge, up to 2 to 3 weeks. And you can even freeze it for up to 2 to 3 months.The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
About the Author
Hi! I’m Marly McMillen. I’m the founding editor, author, recipe developer, vegan home chef, and food stylist behind Namely Marly. I’m so grateful to you and every member of my audience for your support and dedication. More about Namely Marly ›
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Can I ship this, would it be ok a day or two in shipping from frozen, or would it need to be shipped with ice or dry ice?
Hi Jonathan. I have shipped this fudge before and didn’t even use fed ex and it arrived with no problems! Didn’t use dry ice or any type of cooling. That’s the benefit of having no dairy. Plus, sugar is a preservative so that also helps keep it fresh. I love your idea of starting them out frozen. That will keep them chilled the first day of travel.
Wow! This was the easiest and fasted Vegan Fudge recipe I have found and tried! 1 minute microwave and exactly 1 hour in the freezer worked for me! Perfect base to start with! I’m going to make different flavors and sell them on my Farmstand and needed something fast and delicious!! Thank you!
Hi Roy! Thanks for your feedback – I’m so glad you like this recipe! And I’m excited to see you’re going to try different variations. Hmmm, like adding some vegetarian marshmallows for a rocky road vibe? Your Farmstand sounds awesome! If you had time, would love it if you sent me a pic. 🙂
Not sure how to send you a pic but you can check out the ones on my website. Already added it and sold a few last weekend! Making more this weekend. I submitted about 5 variations hoping to get them approved for sell. For now, I’m doing a trial run for customer feedback.
Thanks, Roy! I’ll check it out. You’ve got a great thorough approach that has to be a win for your customers! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I purchased some vegan sweetened condensed milk – Nature’s Charms – to try out this recipe (oat and coconut) but all I can find come in 11 oz cans, not 14 oz. Is there a brand you suggest that comes in 14oz? Or, do I need to just use 1 1/2 cans?
Hi Debbie! Thanks for your comment, it’s such a good one! The 11 oz can will work just fine and I will add a note to the recipe card to reflect this. I’ve tried it with both and it’s great!
Could you tell me what the metric qtys will be, please? The metric button on the recipe doesn’t work. Thank you
Hi Frances. Thanks for letting me know about this. We’ll get it checked out so it will work in the future. In the meantime, here are the metric measurements for this fudge recipe: 510 grams chocolate chips, 396.9 grams vegan sweetened condensed milk, 95 grams chopped walnuts, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.
I love this recipe as a sometime vegan and full time lactose intolerant individual. This is such a great treat that’s quick and easy to make. I’ve made it as a present during the holidays.
Thanks, Trudy. I’m so glad you like this recipe! And I love the idea of giving it as a gift. What a great idea!
This was amazing, so smooth and creamy. I added chipotle pepper and ground the walnuts with salt and cocoa powder, then rolled the almost cooled fudge into balls and into the walnut/cocoa/salt mixture. Kind of like a fudge/truffle hybrid and super cute 🙂
Hi Mel! I love the idea of a fudge truffle hybrid. In addition to being cute, it might help with portion control, too!
Love this fudge!! Usually add dried tart cherries and toasted pecan pieces. Always turns out great!
Loveď the taste of this fudge but mine didn’t set very well does anyone know why please.?
Hello! How could I make this peanut butter? Should I use a powder so it doesn’t add too much oil?
Here’s how I would add peanut butter to this fudge: Make the fudge as directed, including pouring it into the pan. Then make a peanut butter topping by combining 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and about 1/2 cup vegan butter. Melt this all together and stir it. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the top of the fudge and either leave it as is (like a 2-layer fudge) or use a spoon to swirl the peanut butter throughout the fudge. I hope this is helpful!
This just made my Christmas!!!! Been eating very clean for a year for health reasons (GF, soy free, dairy free, nut free, etc). Just made this fudge and added organic raisins, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut! So creamy, so amazing. Next time, straight up peppermint extract! I’m soooo happy I found this recipe! Eating well should include delicious treats! I love how well this recipe turned out!
Thank you for sharing this. My vegan husband loves it. I do too. So yummy and so easy.
So glad you and your hubby like this fudge recipe Anishaka!
what a sweet and easy recipe! Do you think a can of coconut milk would be an okay sub for the condensed milk?
Hi Bryanna! Thanks for your sweet comment! I haven’t tried this myself, so I’m just brainstorming with you here. You could use coconut milk, however, you might need to add some sweetness as well. You could go ahead and use the coconut milk and then taste test the fudge batter. Is it sweet enough for you? If not, you can add a little bit of powdered sugar (1/4 cup) and stir that in. Let me know how it goes!
Wow! So many compliments on this. I am a clutz in the kitchen and this was easy peasy. Thank you. Will be making again-vegans and carnivores loved it.
Thanks, Kristine! I’m so glad you and your guests loved this vegan fudge! ❤️
I made this last night….amazing. Thank you for sharing!
This recipe is HEAVEN 🙂 Thank you for sharing
Hi Mimie! So glad you liked this recipe. I love it too. Those walnuts!!! ❤️
I’m making this weekend! Yum!!