Linda at Gluten-Free Homemaker had the theme of chocolate for the month for her Gluten-Free Wednesdays event. I never came up with anything chocolate to share as I was pretty busy with our Home for the Holidays … Gluten-Free Style event. Then I remembered this Classic Freezer Fudge recipe that you make in the microwave and then chill in the freezer.
It’s a naturally gluten-free recipe that you can make in just a few minutes. I found the recipe in one of my recipe boxes and then looked in my pantry to see if I had any confectioners’ sugar. Luckily, way in the back, I found some.
![Classic Freezer Fudge. Naturally gluten free. How about classic fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? So very good! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Classic_Freezer_Fudge.jpg "Classic Freezer Fudge. Naturally gluten free. How about classic fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? So very good! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Admittedly, this recipe doesn’t fall into the “healthy” category. It’s pure indulgence. It calls for a whole box of confectioners’ sugar. I had slightly less than that on hand, but I decided it would be more than enough. I also had some eggnog and I’ve always wanted to make eggnog fudge.
Most eggnog fudge recipes are similar to peanut butter fudge recipes in that they are no longer “chocolate focused,” but are super sweet and pale in color. Eggnog fudge is usually the exact color of eggnog with marshmallows and/or white chocolate coming into play.
I decided to simply substitute eggnog for the milk in this recipe, but you can just as easily use milk (dairy or non-dairy) instead. I really liked the addition of the eggnog though.
This fudge doesn’t taste like eggnog to me, but it does taste even creamier than I remember and I’m sure the eggnog factor helped with that. It’s been a very long time since I made this recipe, but I’m so glad I remembered it!
Some of you always want to know what Mr. GFE thinks when I make a recipe. Well, Mr. GFE pronounced this fudge “Excellent!” but here’s more of what he had to say.
Mr. GFE: “It’s awful good, but your fudge is always good. It’s creamy, not crunchy.” (My mom’s fudge is crunchy, and I LOVE that fudge, too, but Mr. GFE does not.)
Me: “Can you guess what I put in it?”
Mr. GFE: “Honey?”
Me: “No, I put eggnog in it.”
Mr. GFE: “Og nog?” (Og nog is what Son always called eggnog when he was a little guy.)
Me: Yes, og nog.
Mr. GFE: “Your fudge tastes better than these chocolate-covered raisins!” (He had just grabbed some chocolate-covered raisins before I reminded him of the fudge I’d made. Now that’s a compliment! Mr. GFE’s weakness is chocolate-covered raisins and he received some in his Christmas stocking at his mom’s house.)
Mr. GFE (going back for another piece of fudge): “It’s delicious. Og nog fudge. Who would have thought?” (He was marveling and chuckling at the same time.) “It doesn’t taste like og nog. It’s awful creamy though.”
So there you go … Mr. GFE’s review. Make some of this fudge and share your review with us all. It will only take you a few minutes to make a pan full. I’ll wait. With a piece of this fudge in hand, of course.
Oh, two more things … first, I got this recipe in for Linda’s Gluten-Free Wednesdays chocolate challenge after all—woohoo! Second, you can use milk instead of egg nog for this recipe–dairy or non-dairy.
Update! I also love this fudge made with full-fat coconut milk but honestly, I don’t think there’s a bad way to make this recipe. Except perhaps with skim milk. I would not use skim milk in this recipe.
More Fudge Recipes That Deserve Your Consideration
![This gluten-free Crustless Fudge Pie is the Clark Kent of pies. It doesn't look overly impressive, but it has hidden super powers. A small sliver is enough. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Crustless-Fudge-Pie-Gluten-Free-Easily2.jpg)
~ Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Cake (Slow Cooker)
![Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Hot Fudge Cake. When I took my first bite of this cake, I truly could not believe how good it tasted. Unbelievably good! But you best make this cake for a crowd, otherwise, you will not just be slightly indulgent, you will be VERY INDULGENT. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/P6080027.jpg)
~ Triple Chocolate Double Bacon Freezer Fudge
~ White Chocolate Candy Cane Fudge
Classic Freezer Fudge Recipe
![How about classic fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? So very good! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/PC290030.jpg "How about classic fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? So very good! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
This freezer goes from microwave to freezer to mouth in just a few minutes and it's so good! You can use one of the non-dairy milks (I like this one) or one of the new egg-free, vegan “eggnogs." If using a thinner non-dairy milk like rice milk, use slightly less to ensure your fudge is thick enough to set up. This fudge is divine right out of the freezer. It will still be good after sitting for several minutes but will soften quite a bit if left out for a long time. It doesn’t actually melt, but you’ll want to keep it cool for serving. (A chilled plate and/or ice pack underneath can be helpful.) Any remaining fudge can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Classic Freezer Fudge (Naturally Gluten Free)
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Gigi says
Oh, I just shared this little gem! And I was thinking… the So Delicious coconut milk chocolate mint drink… bet that would work, too! (I used it for cupcakes over Christmas and it was grand!)… great recipe, Shirley!!!
xoxo,
Gigi 😉
Shirley says
Thanks for sharing, Gigi, and I love the way you think! A chocolate mint version does sound lovely. 🙂 Now I’m thinking about those cupcakes of your … yum! Good thing that “thinking about” food does not mess up one’s New Year’s resolutions. LOL
Happy New Year, dear! xo,
Shirley
Ricki says
I love og nog! I would guess that the cocoa would overpower the eggnog flavor, but I can imagine that is pure creaminess. Oooh, I miss fudge! 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Ricki–Og nog is good stuff! It sounds very paleo and “Grok-ish” doesn’t it, but no dairy for them, so will have to go with So Delicious’ vegan egg nog and a few more changes to earn that label. 😉 I thought I detected maybe a teeny tiny hint of egg nog, but Mr. GFE did not. The creaminess was perfect! I do love your healthy Almond Fudge, too.
Happy New Year, dear!
Shirley
Amber says
Oh Shirley you made me laugh tonight! I love it…”Og Nog.” SOOO cute. 🙂
Thanks for the smile!
Hugs,
–Amber
Shirley says
Amber–Glad to provide a chuckle and a smile! Son saying “og nog” always made us chuckle, too. 🙂 It still warms my heart thinking of him as that little boy. 😉
Hugs and Happy New Year, dear!
Shirley
Kristina says
og nog – I love it! 🙂
this looks too good, Shirley, I definitely need to try it.
I’ve been meaning to tell you!! my mom made your (AMAZING!) crustless pumpkin pie for Christmas! she was telling me about it the day before, saying she got it from the internet. I asked where, assuming it might be from a blog? she said “a gf blog, I may have seen from you!” I asked if it was GFE and she said yes!
that pie is SO good. and my mom and I are both big crust fans… we LOVED it!
XXO
Shirley says
Kristina–Hehe on “og nog”, huh? Sometimes the kid labels for foods and people, stick with us forever. 🙂 I suspect you’ll come up with a slightly different version of this fudge with perfectly cut pieces and photos, so I’ll be waiting. 😉
Finally, woohoo on the gfe crustless pumpkin pie from your mom! I totally LOVE that story! Thank you so much for sharing, dear. A big hug to you and a big hug to your mom, too! 🙂
Happy New Year! xoxo,
Shirley
Ina Gawne says
Shirley – these sound wickedly delicious! Love love homemade fudge!
Shirley says
Ina–Ahhh, yes, “wickedly delicious” is an appropriate term for this treat for sure! Homemade fudge is one of those recipes that you think “hey, why don’t I make this more often?” Then you eat a piece … and another … and another … and you remember why you don’t. Uh huh. Yep, you nailed it! It’s wickedly delicious! 🙂
Happy New Year!
Shirley
Susan says
Sounds decadent. I’m going to try it with chocolate almond milk!
Shirley says
Hi Susan–Thanks! 🙂 Please let us know what you think. I’d probably go with the unsweetened almond milk or the vanilla flavor myself, as the chocolate flavor in the almond milk might “compete” against the cocoa flavor, but again let us know if you try it. Decadent this fudge certainly is. 😉
Happy New Year!
Shirley
Carol, Simply Gluten-free says
I love fudge! Whenever I go on vacation I always buy it. Had to teach my g-kids about the wonders of fudge – such deprived little ones!
Your recipe sounds perfect!
xo,
c
Shirley says
Hi Carol–Buying fudge on vacation is a good way to maintain self control, too. 😉 Interesting on the g-kids. I guess fudge is not made as often as it was back in the day, and if a family eats healthy, it rarely makes an appearance. Still, you are a good grandmother!! Hehe.
Thanks, dear! Happy New Year! xo,
Shirley
Heather says
YummEEEEEEE!! I canNOT wait to make this! 🙂 Definitely going to the store for cocoa powder tomorrow! 🙂
Have a blessed evening!
Shirley says
Heather–LOVE your enthusiasm! Of course, good fudge can do that to a gal! 😉 Look like you are new here—welcome! 🙂 Can’t wait for your review …
Shirley
InTolerant Chef says
Sounds just lovely! I have to admit I prefer creamy fudge best as well 🙂
Happy New Year, looking forward to many more food adventures with you next year!
Shirley says
InTolerant Chef–There are a lot of you “creamy fudge folks”! I won’t turn this down, but I do love my mom’s. It’s more rare and therefore, more valuable … at least to my sister and me. 😉
Thanks so much for the New Year’s greetings, dear! Same to you. Must visit your blog more often, too! Hugs,
Shirley
CeCe says
We tried these tonight…my husband and I were definitely piggish, yum! Thanks 🙂
Shirley says
CeCe–Yippee! Piggish on the fudge … one really can NOT be piggish with this fudge, right? 😉 Thanks so much, CeCe! Happy New Year!
Shirley
Iris says
Happy New Year, Shirley! Thanks for always keeping us up to date on the goings-on in this blogging world, and for sharing your time and energy with us. I think 2012 is going to be your year!
xoxo
Shirley says
Hi Iris–Thank you so much, dear! I try, but it’s a wonderfully tough job with all the good that is going on. 😉 Love your 2012 predictions! 🙂
Happy New Year to you, too! I KNOW it’s going to be fabulous for you with two books coming out with Brittany!! xo,
Shirley
Lisa says
Wow, that fudge looks over the top decadent! Eggnog! Sounds just right. : )
Happy New Year Shirley and all the best to you in 2012!
Kim (Cook IT Allergy Free) says
Shirley, I made these last night with the last of the egg nog in the fridge (I simply had to get rid of it so I would stop sipping on it). THIS RECIPE IS DIVINE!!! Of course, every recipe I make of yours is, but these literally melt in your mouth. And when I told the boys it was Shirley’s recipe they asked “did you use her honey in too? Because these are so good!” LOL Just thought i would share, my dear!
xo
k
ps I did not make them dairy-free. They were all dairy. Butter, egg nog. I had to get it all out of the house. Gasp…
Shirley says
Hey Kim–This comment made me so happy!! Thank you so much, dear!! I love the boys’ comment. Just love it!! 🙂 Oh, and your DIVINE rating, too. 😉 Well, using up your dairy leftover from your holiday guests gave you all the *true taste test* on the gfe original recipe!
Thank you again for sharing! Hug those boys for me … you all made my day! xoxo,
Shirley
denise mallett says
oooooh yum.. my hubby was just searching for a sweet for his sweet-tooth…I am fresh out of nog, but.. do have coconut milk on hand.. we are looking forward to melt in your mouth goodness..thank you, we just love your recipe posts!! 🙂
Linda says
I like the name Og Nog Fudge. That’s funny! It does look very creamy. I’m glad you were able to submit a chocolate recipe for December!
Shirley says
Darn it, I should have called it Og Nog Fudge in the post title, Linda! That would have been an attention getter. 😉 I was so happy to sneak in this recipe! 🙂
Shirley
Kim says
Shirley,
I love how simple this is! My PB fudge recipe is simple, but the chocolate version requires getting the mixture to 234 degrees, which seems to take forever! I can’t wait to try this out!! Jon loves “Og Nog”, so I am sure he will love it!
Kim
Shirley says
Hi Kim–I haven’t mastered any candy recipes that require temperature readings. Of course, I haven’t really tried because I don’t have the patience! This recipe is wonderful. I hope you’ll try it. LOL on Jon loving Og Nog … it’s hard to beat! 😉
xo,
Shirley
Sharyn Engel says
Just have to say, this Egg Nog Fudge is AWESOME, and a great way to use up after-Christmas egg nog! Usually, about once a week, I “need” just a piece of chocolate. Having this fudge cut into small almost-bite-size squares, in a container in the fridge is so handy and “life saving” 🙂 Im excited to move onto making the Oatmeal Marble Bars. This was actually my first GF recipe, so it motivates me knowing GF can also be yummy!
Shirley says
Hi Sharyn–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Now that’s an awesome testament to this fudge. Woohoo on making your first gluten-free recipe! Making recipes that are naturally gluten free really couldn’t be easier. 😉 Hope you enjoy the Oatmeal Marble treats, too!
Shirley
Linda Stoddard says
Shirley, As soon as I saw the image of this scrumptious-looking fudge, I thought: ‘RATS I don’t have any chocolate chips.’ THEN I read the recipe. Then I thought again, RATS I don’t have any powdered sugar.’ Then I kept reading. And now I’m making your fabulous fudge. Shirley, you are The Best. 🙂
Shirley says
Yay, Linda! And you, my dear, are the sweetest! Dying to know if you had success …
Shirley
Linda says
I wish I could just bring you over a plate of the fudge. It’s wonderful, er…It was wonderful. Hindsight being the story of my life, I would send you a picture, but it would be a picture of an empty plate. Common response from folks who ‘happened’ by…’This is the best fudge ever.’ So there you have it. 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Linda–Woohoo!!! I’ll take that kind of review ANY day–thank you, and your friends so much!! 🙂 Oh, and next time, send a photo of the empty plate, too. LOL
Shirley
Alisa says
OH wow Shirley, dangerous recipe to re-feature. Why is it that I always crave fudge in summer?
Shirley says
Hey Alisa–LOL I don’t know why you crave fudge in the summer, but it’s such a worthy indulgence! 😉 And now I’m craving fudge, too! Might have to finally make my own powdered sugar from coconut sugar!
Shirley
Roberta says
I am currently on an allergy elimination diet. I needed some sweet and found this recipe. I made it with unsweetened coconut milk and coconut oil. It definitely hit the spot! It’s not totally creamy but it is pretty good.
Shirley says
Hi Roberta–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 And yay! I’m so glad this recipe worked out for you. I bet it would be even better—i.e., creamier—if you used coconut butter instead of coconut oil! 😉 You can purchase that ready made or make your own. Food for thought. Admittedly, now I want to go in the kitchen and make fudge immediately! Thanks for taking the time to comment and let us all know the version you tried!
Shirley
Kristi says
I was looking for a fun treat to make with my 2 year old! We have a few people in the family that are allergic to gluten, so this recipe was perfect! It’s very sweet, but it firmed and came out just how it was supposed to, so thank you!
I placed wax paper in the Tupperware and then sprayed it with a non-stick, just in case. No complaints!
Shirley says
Hi Kristi–You’re welcome and welcome to gfe! So glad that this fudge worked so well for you! 🙂 Yes, it’s most definitely an indulgence. I have not made it since I posted the recipe, but I might make a dairy-free version for Son who will be home for Christmas.
Shirley
Una Davison says
Hi do you think this would work with carob powder in place of cocoa powder so its 100 percent caffeine free as well ?
Shirley Braden says
Hi, Una–I enjoy baked goods made with carob powder but I’ve never actually made anything with it myself. Therefore, I’m not sure how it will work as a sub in this recipe. If you give it a try, please report back! Fingers crossed! 🙂
Shirley