Chocolate Elderberry Freezer Fudge

Homemade fudge is a favorite at my house.  I make it often with my little love; she’s the best helper and loves to sample the deliciousness as we make it. 

This nourishing fudge is absolutely delicious and so simple to make.  It uses five ingredients all of which I almost always have on hand.  I feel good about serving it to my little love as a treat because it is a good way for me to get pasture butter into her.  Ah the benefits of pasture butter … it’s loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), it helps your body absorb minerals, it is a good source of vitamin D, E and K, it helps prevent tooth decay and is a good source of Activator X (to learn more about Activator X, CLA, omega 3 and the benefits of pasture butter, check out the book Cure Tooth Decay {*affiliate} by Ramiel Nagel).

Elderberry & Rose Hip Syrup adds a unique flavor to this fudge.  It also adds more health benefits (see my Elderberry & Rose Hip Syrup recipe for more information).  This fudge recipe is truly divine!  Enjoy!

Chocolate Elderberry Freezer Fudge

This yummy, healthy, chocolaty goodness is so easy to make.  Try some today!  Make sure to lick the beater and spatula or share it with a special someone, don’t let any of the delicious fudge go to waste. 

Equipment: Standing Mixer and Bowl, Food Processor or Hand Mixer, Spatula, Plastic Wrap or Parchment Paper

• ½ cup pasture butter* (See Resources)
• ½ cup raw honey (I use local raw clover creamed)
• ¾ cup raw organic cacao powder
• 3 tablespoons Elderberry & Rose Hip Syrup (See link for recipe)
• 2 teaspoons gluten-free organic vanilla extract (I use Simply Organic)

1.     Fit standing mixer with the flat beater (if you don’t have a standing mixer, you could use a food processor or hand mixer w/ bowl).  Add pasture butter and raw honey to standing mixer bowl and mix on a low speed until the butter starts to soften.  Increase speed and whip until creamed and it begins to have a lighter white color, about 1 minute.  Stop mixer and scrape down mixture with a spatula.  

2.    Add cacao powder, elderberry rose hip syrup and vanilla.  Turn mixer on low until the cacao powder starts to incorporate.  Increase speed to whip until creamy, fluffy and it begins to turn a lighter brown color, about 1 minute.  Scrape down sides as needed with a spatula to make sure ingredients are combined well.

3.    Place a large piece (about 12-15 inches long) of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface.  Scrape the fudge mixture into the middle of the plastic wrap.  Fold the plastic wrap over the top of the fudge.  Gently press down with you hands to smooth out the fudge, making it about ½ inch thick.  Fold the edges of the plastic wrap over.

Fudge folded up and ready for freezer.

4.    Very carefully pick up the fudge and place on flat surface in the freezer.  I place mine on a flat ice cube tray lid and it fits perfectly. 

5.     Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight, the longer it freezes, the firmer it becomes. 

6.    Cut into small squares, strips, chunks or whatever shapes you desire.    

My little love enjoying the view.

Yield: Varies, about 15 one-inch squares.

Note: This fudge is best served right out of the freezer and not left out at room temperature, as it will start to become soft and melt.

Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut oil instead of pasture butter.

*You could also use ghee or coconut oil if you prefer.    

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