This Chocolate Orange Fudge recipe is going to become your new favourite dessert. This easy chocolate fudge is a healthy alternative to most other fudge recipes. This recipe is so easy to make and is dairy free, vegan and paleo! It’s perfect for Christmas, or anytime.
Note: This recipe was originally published on April 19, 2014 but has been re-done and re-published on November 3, 2018.
Why you will love this recipe:
- Have you ever had a Terry’s Dark Chocolate Orange? This fudge tastes just like it, but is so much healthier!
- It’s really easy to make.
- It’s made with no soy, and is dairy free, vegan and paleo.
- It’s the perfect fudge for serving at Christmas, or anytime.
- This dark chocolate orange fudge recipe is made without condensed milk and uses simple ingredients like cashews, coconut oil, orange juice and cocoa powder.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
- Cashews – cashews are used to form the base of this rich fudge. They help keep this fudge recipe dairy free and vegan too!
- Cocoa powder – to give this fudge that rich, dark chocolate flavour. You could swap this for cacao powder instead.
- Orange juice – this is used to naturally sweeten this orange fudge and give it that delicious orange taste.
- Orange zest – to add even more delicious citrus flavour to this fudge. Plus by using the orange zest you decrease your food waste!
- Coconut oil – instead of butter this plant based fudge is made with coconut oil to give it the perfect texture plus add healthy fats.
- Honey or maple syrup – either of these natural sweeteners can be used to sweeten this fudge and keep this recipe refined sugar free.
How to make this recipe:
Step one: first, in your food processor combine the cashews and coconut butter and blend them until they are smooth.
Step two: next, place a medium saucepan/pot on low heat on the stove and add the coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract to the pot and allow the ingredients to melt.
Step three: once the ingredients are melted, add the orange zest and juice as well as ingredients from your food processor and stir well to combine the ingredients.
Step four: now add the cocoa powder and sea salt and stir well until combined. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step five: then line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone pan if you have one) and pour the ingredients into the pan. Spread well and press down with a spoon or knife to form an even layer.
Step six: transfer the pan to the freezer for ~60 minutes, until the fudge hardens
Step seven: then remove the pan from the freezer and cut the fudge into desired sized pieces. And enjoy!
Chef’s tips:
- Store this fudge in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 7 days.
- This fudge freezes really well.
- If you don’t have a food processor this recipe can also be made in your Vitamix blender.
- Instead of cocoa powder you can use cacao powder.
- Heat your knife under hot water before cutting the fudge squares as this will make the fudge easier to slice.
Frequently asked questions:
Is this fudge vegan?
Yes! This recipe is vegan and dairy free too.
Is this fudge keto?
No this fudge recipe is not keto or low carb. It is made with fruit and either honey or maple syrup and has 12 grams of carbs or 10 grams of net carbs per serving.
OTHER DESSERTS YOU WILL LOVE:
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Gluten Free Turtle Bars
- Paleo Carrot Cake Donuts
- Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Cups
- Edible Cookie Dough
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Chocolate Orange Fudge
Dark chocolate orange fudge is such a delicious dessert. Easy to make this fudge recipe is great to serve at Christmas, or anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1/4 cup coconut butter (or coconut manna)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 navel orange for the juice
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
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In your food processor combine the cashews and coconut butter and process until smooth.
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Place a medium saucepan/pot on low heat on the stove and add the coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract to pot and allow to melt.
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Once melted, add the orange zest and juice as well as ingredients from your food processor and stir well to combine the ingredients.
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Add the cocoa powder and sea salt and stir well until combined. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper (or use a silicone pan if you have one) and pour the ingredients into the pan. Spread well and press down with a spoon or knife to form an even layer.
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Place the pan in the freezer for about 60 minutes.
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Cut the fudge into pieces of desired size and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Store the fudge in the fridge, or put some in the freezer for a later date.
- If you don't have a food processor this can also be made in your Vitamix blender.Â
- Instead of cocoa powder you can use cacao powder.Â
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.Â
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Yum! Terry's Chocolate Oranges are such an English thing. I remember the adds with Dawn French. These sound delisious
Lisa I had no idea they were English! I could not get enough of them growing up but so many people have never heard of them. If you try the fudge I would love to hear what you think 🙂
You state to dehydrate the cashews after soaking. If you don’t have a dehydrator could you do it in the oven?
I’ve never tried it that way so I am not sure. Sorry!