Chef John's Christmas Miracle Fudge

Name: Chef John's Christmas Miracle Fudge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 pieces
Ingredients: ½ cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa (such as Guittard Cocoa Rouge), not packed; ½ cup real maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; ½ cup refined coconut oil, melted; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Rating: 4.68 stars

44 Ratings
41 Reviews
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It's appropriate to call this Miracle Fudge because of how it's made. This is 100% vegan, is absolutely delicious, and will make a beautiful holiday gift.

By Chef John

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

15 mins

cook:

5 mins

additional:

30 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 pieces

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa (such as Guittard Cocoa Rouge), not packed
½ cup real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
½ cup refined coconut oil, melted
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Place 1/2 cup cocoa powder into a mixing bowl and stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour in melted coconut oil and stir until thoroughly combined. Continue to stir until coconut oil hardens and the mixture looks grainy and thick.

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Step 2
Place walnuts into a dry skillet over medium heat; shake skillet until walnuts are hot and smell nutty and fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn off heat and let walnuts cool slightly, about 1 more minute.
Step 3
Stir warm walnuts into fudge; mixture will soften from the walnuts' heat. Stir fudge until smooth and glossy.
Step 4
Pour fudge into a silicone mold for making small ice cubes. Scrape any excess fudge back into the mixing bowl. Smooth the tops of the fudge pieces.
Step 5
Wrap mold in plastic wrap and freeze until fudge is firm and set, at least 30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and pop each fudge piece out of the mold. Dust pieces lightly with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder before serving or packaging as gifts. Serve cold; freeze leftovers.

Cook's Note:

If you don't want to use a silicone mold, pour warm fudge into a plastic wrap-lined dish, chill to harden, and slice into small squares.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

78 calories; protein 0.7g; carbohydrates 5.8g; fat 6.5g; sodium 1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (41)

Most helpful positive review

ctorres27

01/20/2014

I'm not sure why this doesn't have more reviews? I watched the video first and it looked so easy, so I got the rest of the recipe here. Super easy and tasty. I didn't have silicone molds so I used parchment paper in a small tray and it worked just fine! Cut them into squares. Texture is great and flavor is delicious. I did not taste the coconut oil either. Definitely recommend this recipe, you can't go wrong! Read More

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(33)

Most helpful critical review

Zuzanna Borowska

06/08/2016

They had consistency of a pudding. Delicious pudding though Read More

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(2)

44 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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ctorres27

01/20/2014

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tpaz

01/04/2014

Yum yum! This was delicious and much healthier than traditional fudge. Made it exactly as written but didn't have the silicone molds, so I lined a loaf pan with parchment paper and that worked just fine. I keep the fudge block in the freezer wrapped in cling wrap and just slice off a piece when I'm ready. This definitely isn't your traditional fudge as it needs to be kept cold, but it's yummy! Read More

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(19)

Michelle

12/12/2015

While this is great for vegans. I WILL SAY THIS...EVERYONE THAT POSTED OF "THE COCONUT" TASTE.. DID N O T... USE REFINED COCONUT OIL. Refined cocnut oil is flavorless. Period. That being said if you like the almond joy taste go ahead and add a bit of coconut extract to take it on home... Good both ways . Just thought I'ld put that out. Vegans learn it all to quick. Read More

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RachB18

04/07/2016

I loved this and with some experimenting I did change some things. I don't love nuts in sweets so I didn't use. I melted the refined coconut oil in a saucepan and added maple syrup. Off heat mixed in cocoa powder and few tsp. of powdered sugar. Used small silicone square molds that I first dusted with cocoa powder. Turned out amazing! Read More

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andrew

11/05/2014

I gave it to a teacher who is dairy free and her husband gluten free and she LOVED it my family loved it to Read More

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(6)

Heather

01/08/2014

Yum! I am thrilled to have such a yummy treat to eat when I can't eat milk. Thank you for the great recipe. I followed the recipie to a tee. I did use walnuts. Perfection!!!!!!! Read More

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(5)

truckerhermit

05/20/2015

This stuff is out of this world the only way to improve it is to dip it in chocolate Read More

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(5)

Zuzanna Borowska

06/08/2016

They had consistency of a pudding. Delicious pudding though Read More

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(2)

Jenny Nelson

12/12/2018

Yay! Fat bombs disguised as fudge! Delicious and healthy, especially if you cut the quantity of maple syrup. Read More

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(2)

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Chef John's Christmas Miracle Fudge

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 77.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 2 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 22 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 2 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium:

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ctorres27

01/20/2014

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tpaz

01/04/2014

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12/12/2015

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RachB18

04/07/2016

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andrew

11/05/2014

I gave it to a teacher who is dairy free and her husband gluten free and she LOVED it my family loved it to

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(6)

Heather

01/08/2014

Yum! I am thrilled to have such a yummy treat to eat when I can't eat milk. Thank you for the great recipe. I followed the recipie to a tee. I did use walnuts. Perfection!!!!!!!

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(5)

truckerhermit

05/20/2015

This stuff is out of this world the only way to improve it is to dip it in chocolate

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(5)

Zuzanna Borowska

06/08/2016

They had consistency of a pudding. Delicious pudding though

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(2)

Jenny Nelson

12/12/2018

Yay! Fat bombs disguised as fudge! Delicious and healthy, especially if you cut the quantity of maple syrup.

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