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Easy Peppermint Fudge

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Cuisine American
Servings 18
Calories 138

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream: top of the milk: if dairy sensitive
  • 3/4 cup Natural Sweetener or to desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract or other extract like cherry
  • 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate chopped fine

Instructions
 

  • Place a piece of parchment paper into an 8x8 inch pan.
  • Grease the parchment lightly for easy removal.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the heavy cream, natural sweeteners and extract. Bring to a light simmer then remove from heat and add the finely chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and the chocolate is totally melted. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
  • Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly to the edges. Place pan into the freezer for about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Cover and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours or overnight. Cut into 18 squares.
  • NOTE: If the mixture is too thin, add 4 tablespoons cream cheese (or Kite Hill cream cheese if dairy free) to the mixture and allow to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 138 | Fat: 12.5g | Protein: 1.3g | Carbohydrates: 2.7g | Fiber: 2g | P:E Ratio: 0.1