Can I use a different type of milk?

I have not tried different types of milk as this recipe always sets up beautifully with heavy cream. However, if you choose to try a different type of milk, I suggest you check out the Simply Delish Milk Mixing guide on their website as they have an entire section devoted to which kinds of milk work best with their product.

Where can I buy Simply Delish pudding?

You can buy Simply Delish directly from their website. You may also be able to find it at WholeFoods or Amazon .

Can I use sugar-free Jello pudding instead?

I do not believe that Jello has a sugar-free pudding that is strawberry flavoured. However, you could try using vanilla flavour instead and adding some strawberry extract to get the strawberry fudge flavour. Just be aware that most Jello sugar-free products contain Maltodextrin which can spike blood sugar levels and therefore could be bad for your keto diet.

Are freeze-dried strawberries keto-friendly?

Although strawberries are keto-friendly, freeze-dried strawberries have all their water removed and are therefore very concentrated strawberries. This means that each freeze-dried strawberry has too high of a sugar content to be considered keto-friendly. However, in this recipe, the freeze-dried strawberries are dispersed throughout 16 servings and therefore only add less than 1 gram of carb per piece of fudge.

Is this a traditional fudge recipe?

No. Traditional fudge is comprised of crystallized sugars. I personally do not like the grainy texture of traditional fudge. This sugar-free strawberry fudge is much creamier but still firm at room temperature.

Do I need a candy thermometer to make keto fudge?

No. This fudge only requires some basic melting in the microwave and then a quick stir. No thermometer is required!

How do I melt sugar-free chocolate in the microwave?

The best way to melt chocolate without causing it to seize is to add some fat to the chocolate before placing it in the microwave. Also, stirring every 15 seconds as it is melting will also keep it from seizing.

What is the best sugar-free white chocolate to use in this keto fudge recipe?

I love using sugar-free melting wafers that are designed to melt, as opposed to sugar-free chocolate chips. You can still use sugar-free chocolate chips but you will have to stir the chocolate every 15 seconds (instead of 30 seconds) and will need to stir much more than when using wafers.

Where can I buy sugar-free white melting wafers?

I order mine directly from the Bake Believe website. In my opinion, they are the best tasting as well as the most budget-friendly sugar-free melting chocolate.

Can I use Simply Delish Jel instead of instant pudding?

I found that the jel did not work as well as the pudding. There seemed to be quite a bit of separation of liquid when using the jel. However, if you only have the jel, then I suggest following the recipe and adding some strawberry or vanilla protein powder to absorb the liquid.

Keto Strawberry Fudge using Instant Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

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1 cup (4 ounces) sugar-free white melting wafers
3 tbsp butter, unsalted, room temperature
2 tbsp heavy cream, room temperature
1.7 oz Delish Strawberry Instant Pudding Mix
Optional - freeze dried strawberries and strawberry extract

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Instructions

Line a small (4 x 6-inch) rectangular dish with parchment paper (or aluminum foil) and set aside. *You can also use a plastic reuseable sandwich container instead which will not need to be lined.
Place the sugar-free white chocolate chips, butter and heavy cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat in 15-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until smooth.
Add the strawberry pudding mix, strawberry extract and salt to the bowl. Quickly stir to combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish (do not OVER-STIR as the ingredients will separate).
Leave at room temperature until set. Slice and serve.

Notes

the fudge in the picture is the result of doubling this recipe
you can easily use a plastic sandwich container for this keto fudge
a little separation will occur when stirring the fudge - stirring the least amount as possible will minimize this.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snacks
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Keto, Gluten-free, Sugar-free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 41
Sugar: 1.1
Fat: 3.4
Carbohydrates: 2.6
Fiber: 0.3
Protein: 0.8