Easy Vegan Raspberry Coconut Fudge in Just 10 Minutes
Silky, no-bake fudge with vibrant raspberry swirls and creamy coconut flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes with 5 simple ingredients, no oven, no candy thermometer, no stress. Perfect for meal prep, gift-giving, or satisfying sweet cravings without turning on the stove. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup refined coconut oil melted
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream thick part only from chilled can
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries crushed to powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut for topping optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. Crush freeze-dried raspberries into fine powder using spice grinder or sealed bag with rolling pin.
- In saucepan over low heat, melt coconut oil. Remove from heat and whisk in coconut cream, maple syrup, and salt until smooth and glossy, about 30 seconds. Add vanilla if using.
- Pour 2/3 of mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Add raspberry powder to remaining 1/3 in saucepan and whisk until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of pink raspberry mixture over white layer. Use butter knife to create swirls with 3-4 gentle figure-eight motions. Don't overmix.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired. Refrigerate 3 hours until completely firm, or freeze 90 minutes for faster setting.
- Lift fudge from pan using parchment overhang. Let sit 5 minutes at room temperature. Cut into 16 squares using sharp knife, wiping clean between cuts.
- Store in airtight container with parchment between layers. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw frozen pieces 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Coconut Cream Tips: Must use thick cream from top of chilled can, not coconut milk. Refrigerate can overnight for best separation. Liquid coconut milk will prevent proper setting.
Freeze-Dried Raspberries: Cannot substitute fresh or frozen berries, moisture prevents setting. Find in dried fruit aisle or online. Strawberry, blueberry, or mango work beautifully too.
Coconut Oil Type: Refined = no coconut flavor (raspberry shines). Virgin/unrefined = adds tropical coconut taste. Choose based on preference.
Sweetness Adjustment: Recipe is naturally sweet, not candy-sweet. Increase maple syrup to 1/2 cup for sweeter version (may slightly soften texture).