Easy Fudge Recipes - Low Carb and Sugar Free (2024)

FAQs

Does sugar free fudge have carbs? ›

Figi's Sugar Free Chocolate Walnut Fudge (1 pc) contains 26g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 9g fat, 2g protein, and 150 calories.

Fudge Didn't Set

If your fudge turned out super sticky, or it didn't set as it cooled, it probably never got hot enough. This mistake is super easy to avoid if you use a candy thermometer and cook the fudge to the temperature specified in the recipe (usually between 234 and 239°F).

A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes can still have sweets, chocolate, or other sugary foods as long they are eaten as part of a healthful meal plan or combined with exercise. They consider a healthful meal plan to: have limited saturated fat. contain moderate amounts of salt and sugar.

Just because food is labeled sugar-free doesn't mean it has no carbs. If you're trying to choose between standard products and sugar-free options, look at the food label. If the item labeled sugar-free has a lot fewer carbs, it might be the best choice.

To fix it, you can reheat the fudge mixture over low heat and continue cooking until it reaches the proper temperature. Be sure to use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately. Alternatively, you can try to salvage chewy fudge by mixing it into ice cream or using it as a topping for desserts.

As water gradually evaporates, sugar is concentrated and the temperature of the mixture rises above 100°C (212°F). If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard.

Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture. Follow the recipe instructions closely and use a timer to avoid overcooking.

Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has come to a boil, do not stir it. If you do, the sugar can crystallize, giving your fudge a gritty texture. As you beat the fudge, pay attention to color and texture. Once the fudge loses its sheen and thickens, put down your spoon.

Too cooked

The result is hard and brittle fudge. To save the fudge, put it in a saucepan with 45 to 60 ml (3 or 4 tbsp.) of 35% cream and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is completely melted. Then let it boil without stirring until the thermometer reaches 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Why won't my condensed milk fudge set? ›

It sounds like your fudge simply wasn't heated enough. Fudge is basically a superconcentrated syrup, and it sets when sugar dissolved in the water (from the butter and milk) comes out of solution as the mixture cools and forms crystals.

It's perfectly okay to enjoy chocolate on the keto diet as long as it's low in carbs. That typically means you'll have to go either for dark chocolate or find one that does not contain added sugar.

Contains 1g Net Carb, Zero Calories, and is Zero Glycemic:Perfect simple syrups for coffee, tea, tonics, and other sweet, sugar-free drinks. Same Great Taste and Multiple Flavors: Matches the sweetness of sugar, helping you fill your kitchen with a zero-calorie alternative to sugar.

Sometimes sugar-free or no sugar added foods contain sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols are often considered a diabetes-friendly ingredient to replace sugar. Just remember, they still have calories and carbs. Common sugar alcohols include mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol.

Chocolate Fudge (1 piece, 1 cubic inch) contains 16.8g total carbs, 16.4g net carbs, 2.3g fat, 0.5g protein, and 90 calories.