π« Carnivore Chocolate Fudge (2 Versions)
π₯© Version 1: Strict Carnivore βFudgeβ (No Cocoa, No Plants)
Tastes like a creamy, buttery cheesecake fudge β smooth, sweet (if desired), and melt-in-your-mouth rich.
Ingredients:
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4 oz (Β½ block) cream cheese, softened
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4 tbsp butter (or beef tallow for a deeper flavor)
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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Pinch of salt
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(Optional) 1β2 tsp keto sweetener (omit for strict carnivore)
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(Optional) 1β2 tsp vanilla extract or collagen powder for texture
Instructions:
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Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature (or microwave 10β15 sec).
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Whip together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Add heavy cream and salt; whip again until thick and fluffy.
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Taste and adjust β more butter = richer, more cream = smoother.
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Spread mixture into a small dish or silicone mold.
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Freeze 1 hour (or refrigerate 2β3 hours) until firm.
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Cut into squares β rich, dense, and melt-in-your-mouth.
π« Version 2: Carnivore-Friendly βChocolateβ Fudge (with Cocoa or Cacao Butter)
For those doing ketovore or relaxed carnivore and okay with cocoa powder.
Ingredients:
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4 tbsp butter (or tallow)
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2 oz cream cheese
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1β2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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Pinch of salt
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(Optional) 1β2 tsp keto sweetener (allulose, stevia, or erythritol)
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
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Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
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Whisk in cocoa powder, cream, salt, and sweetener (if using).
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Stir until silky and thickened slightly.
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Pour into a parchment-lined dish or silicone mold.
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Freeze for 1 hour or refrigerate until set.
π§ Storage:
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Keep refrigerated up to 5 days
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Freeze up to 1 month β just thaw a few minutes before eating
πͺ Texture & Flavor Tips:
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For firmer fudge, use more butter or tallow.
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For softer, meltier fudge, increase cream or cream cheese.
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Want it sweeter without plants? Add a bit of egg yolk custard base (I can show you how).