5 Minute Vegan Fudge

Soft and smooth, this easy peppermint vegan fudge makes a nice addition to a party platter or homemade gift.

Despite all the sweets we partake in round about now, the holidays never seem quite complete without making at least one batch of fudge.

Peppermint fudge to be exact, because if there’s any way to improve on an old favorite this time of year, it’s with peppermint.

The chocolate mint duo is one of my favorite wintry combos (cool mint is such a refreshing foil to chocolate’s richness) and I like to make this fudge in particular because it’s the kind you throw together at the last minute the night before you need it.

It doesn’t require any special equipment and only about 5 minutes of active prep time (which is always much appreciated), but is creamy and deeply chocolaty with just a little bit of chew as you bite into it.  It’s also dairy-free and every bit as good as the original but about 90% easier.

How to make 5 minute fudge:

You start by melting chocolate, dairy-free coconut sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fully melted. Then the mixture is left to cool for a bit, at which point you stir like crazy to beat air into the mixture to get that alluring fudgy chewiness.  As for the topping, instead of artificially colored peppermint candies, you combine cacao nibs and peppermint extract (or essential oil) to create a crunchy peppermint topping.

An overnight rest in the fridge uncovered allows a slight crust to form and sets the texture so that it’s creamy on the inside and firm on the outside.

So spread some chocolate peppermint cheer this year, just be sure to save yourself a piece while you’re at it!

More homemade fudge recipes:

• Fudge Truffles
• Paleo Fudge
• Maple Cashew Fudge

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Yield: 16 Servings

5 Minute Vegan Fudge

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Soft and smooth, this easy peppermint vegan fudge makes a nice addition to a party platter or homemade gift.

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Ingredients

• 12-oz. good quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (11.25 oz) sweetened condensed coconut milk 
• Pinch sea salt
• 3 Tablespoons /27g cacao nibs 
• ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or 2 to 3 drop peppermint essential oil)

Instructions

1. LINE 8-inch square (or 9x5 for a thicker fudge) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt chocolate, sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Stir constantly until smooth and chocolate is fully melted. Remove from heat and set cool until just warm to the touch (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Meanwhile in a small bowl mix together cacao nibs and peppermint extract.
4. Using a wooden spoon, beat the cooled chocolate mixture vigorously until mixture lightens in color and loses its sheen.
5. Spread chocolate mixture evenly into prepared pan and top with peppermint cacao nib. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; and cut into pieces.
6. (Store in covered container in refrigerator.)

Recommended Products

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• 
  Navitas Organics Raw Cacao Nibs, 4 oz. Bag, 4 Servings — Organic, Non-GMO, Fair Trade, Gluten-Free
• 
  Nature's Charm Sweetned Condensed Coconut Milk, 11.25 Oz. (Pack of 2)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 115Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.