2 Ingredient Healthier Fudge
This 2-ingredient chocolate fudge is a rich, creamy no-bake dessert made with just steamed cauliflower and melted chocolate. No dairy, butter or oil required. Smooth, sliceable, and naturally gluten-free, it’s an easy, healthier sweet treat with a hidden vegetable twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (214g) cauliflower florets (must be fresh and not frozen), see note before starting
- 2 cups (344g) dark chocolate chips, 60-63% cocoa, see note before starting
Instructions
- Line a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal later.
- Add 2 inches of water to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the cauliflower florets in a steamer basket and set it over the pot (the water should not touch the basket). Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes, until the cauliflower is very soft and easily pierced with a fork. It's important to steam the cauliflower and not boil it or let it touch the water because the cauliflower will absorb too much water if it is cooked in the water. Let cool for about 15 minutes so excess steam can escape. If you own an Instant Pot, you can also steam the cauliflower in the Instant Pot for about 2 minutes (using same method of adding water to the inner pot and placing the cauliflower in a steamer basket, making sure it doesn't touch the water).
- Meanwhile, add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each with a silicone spatula, until chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Transfer the cauliflower to a high powered blender and blend until mostly or completely smooth, scraping down the sides a few times as needed to help the blender blend. Do not add any water. Some types of blenders will be able to blend the cauliflower fully smooth and some will not be fully smooth, but should be mostly mashed cauliflower consistency. You should have 1 cup of mashed/pureed cauliflower.
- Add the melted chocolate to the blender. Blend until completely smooth, with no visible chunks of cauliflower remaining, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the fudge mixture to your prepared loaf pan. Use an offset spatula to smooth it evenly across. You can also make a pattern on the surface for decoration if desired. Refrigerate the fudge for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the fudge to set.
- Once fudge is set, lift the fudge out of the pan and cut into approximate 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. Store any uneaten fudge in an airtight container in the fridge. Refrigerated fudge should be able to be stored for around 1-3 days.
Notes
- Cauliflower note: It is best to measure cauliflower with a kitchen scale because it's difficult to get an accurate cup measurement. If you are using measuring cups, it's best to measure the cauliflower again after it is has been pureed. You should have 1 cup of mashed/pureed cauliflower.
- Chocolate note: This fudge should be made with dark chocolate chips that contain around 60%-63% cocoa. Anything less than 60% does not set well. Avoid using chocolate that doesn't contain lecithin (such as Enjoy Life brand). Lecithin helps the chocolate stay smooth and the fudge stay creamy. If you need the fudge to be dairy-free, use dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
- Adapted from lilsipper.
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 69kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 3mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, NET CARBS: 7
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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