Gluten Free Cocoa Coconut Fudge
Rich, deeply chocolatey, and studded with toasted coconut, this fudge is the kind of treat that disappears fast — especially when you're making 16 pieces for a crowd. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, so there's no need to swap anything out or hunt down specialty flours. The magic starts with toasting the sweetened shredded coconut in a dry pan until it turns golden and fragrant, which adds a nutty depth that takes the whole batch to another level. From there, sweetened condensed milk and butter form a silky base, and sifted cocoa powder gets stirred in until the mixture is glossy and thick. A splash of vanilla and that toasted coconut fold in right at the end, making the kitchen smell absolutely incredible. Once it sets in the fridge, you get clean, firm squares that hold their shape beautifully — no crumbly mess, no fuss. It's an easy, no-bake-style confection that genuinely tastes like something from a specialty chocolate shop.
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16 servings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides to use as handles later.
- 2
Toast the 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut in a dry medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as it can brown quickly. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
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