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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Lemon Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

    Published: Dec 23, 2022 · Modified: May 13, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 10 Comments

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    This easy lemon fudge is a zippy, brightly-flavored citrus fudge that's easy to make and hard to stop eating!

    Closeup shot of lemon fudge squares on a white platter. One square is placed on top of another. Half of a lemon in the background.

    I love fudge, especially when it's easy to make. This is one of my favorite fudge recipes because it takes less than a handful of ingredients, it's super easy to make, and the lemon flavor is perfect all year long.

    Why You Will Love this Recipe

    • It only uses 3 simple ingredients.
    • It's ridiculously easy to make.
    • It's creamy and full of bright, lemony flavor.

    Ingredients

    You'll only need three simple ingredients to make this recipe, and they're all readily available at your local grocery store.

    • White almond bark
    • Lemon pudding
    • Sweetened condensed milk

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.

    Overhead shot of lemon fudge ingredients on a table

    Substitutions and Variations

    • White Almond Bark - Use your favorite white chocolate instead and add a teaspoon or two of vegetable oil to smooth out the melted chocolate if needed. If you need more information about using white chocolate please have a look here.
    • Lemon Pudding - Don't feel like lemon? Use another flavor and enjoy every bite.
    • Add-Ins - Add a sprinkling of lemon rind on top to add some color or some seasonal sprinkles or sparkles for color added right before the fudge is poured into the pan to set.
    • SUGAR FREE - use low carb sugar free sweetened condensed milk, stevia sweetened chocolate chips and sugar free pudding instead.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this simple lemon pudding cake or this delicious Lemon Poppy Seed Cake.

    Instructions

    It doesn't get much easier than this mix and chill fudge. The highlights are below, but you can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Overhead shot of lemon pudding mix in bowl with melted chocolate mixture.
    Overhead shot of a bowlful of lemon fudge mix with a black spatula.

    1: Heat condensed milk on stove until hot but not boiling and add pudding. Stir until dissolved. Add the chocolate in pieces and stir until smooth and blended. Mixture will be thick. OR melt chocolate in 25 second bursts in microwave stirring in between each, until melted and then add to condensed milk and stir until blended.

    Overhead shot of lemon fudge in a foil-lined baking dish ready for the fridge.
    Closeup shot of block of lemon fudge. The lemon fudge has been cooled inside the fridge and has hardened.

    2: Pour the mixture into a prepared pan and refrigerate for a couple hours until hardened. Cut up into squares and serve.

    The lemon fudge block has been cut into multiple squares and placed onto a  white platter.

    Storage

    Fridge: Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

    Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months in an air-tight container.

    What to Serve with Fudge

    Fudge is absolutely amazing on its own with milk, coffee, or tea. You can also serve it as part of a larger dessert spread alongside other dessert bars, cookies, and cupcakes. Fresh fruit is always a good choice, as well.

    Tips

    • Be sure you mix the fudge very well. You can't overmix it, but you can undermix it.
    • I prefer this fudge to be chilled overnight for the best texture and flavor.
    • Fudge will taste great but be grainy if pudding mix does not dissolve in condensed milk.
    • If microwaving the chocolate remember it cools quickly so once melted add to pudding mixture as quickly as possible.
    • Use a double boiler or heavy bottomed saucepan if possible on stove over medium low heat for best results.
    • Stir until mixture is smooth and STIR CONSTANTLY. This fudge can burn quickly and is thick.

    FAQ

    Can you make fudge out of pudding?

    Absolutely. Pudding mix makes for a super creamy fudge with a fantastic texture. It's also super easy!

    How can you change up fudge?

    The easiest way to change up this fudge is to simply change the pudding that you use to make it.

    What kind of pudding is used in this recipe?

    Instant pudding is used because it doesn't have to be cooked to thicken.

    Why is my fudge grainy?

    Fudge will taste great but be grainy if pudding mix does not dissolve. To avoid this use a double boiler or saucepan on stove over medium heat. Add condensed milk and then pudding mix. Stir. Add chocolate until mixture is smooth and STIR CONSTANTLY. This fudge can burn quickly and is thick. Dump into pan and refrigerate until set.

    Three lemon squares stacked vertically. The topmost square has been bitten into. More lemon squares are in the background.

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    More Fudge Recipes

    Do you like fudge? Here some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe
    • Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge
      Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge
    • Best Fudge Recipes with Condensed Milk
    • Sugar Cookie Fudge
      Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Lemon Fudge

    Karin and Ken
    This super easy lemon fudge recipe only uses a handful of ingredients to deliver sweet, zingy fudge that everyone will love.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Chill Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 25
    Calories 156 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • 8 x 8 inch cake pan
    • Parchment paper or aluminum foil
    • microwave safe bowl
    • whisk
    • Rubber spatula
    • Sharp knife

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 oz white almond bark or stevia sweetened chocolate chips
    • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk or low carb sugar free sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 box (3.4 oz) Lemon pudding or sugar free pudding
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    Instructions
     

    • Prepare an 8x8-inch pan by lining it with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
    • Heat condensed milk on stove until hot but not boiling and add pudding. Stir until dissolved.
    • Add the chocolate in pieces to condensed milk and stir until smooth and blended. Mixture will be thick. OR Melt chocolate in 25 second bursts in microwave stirring in between each, until melted and then add to condensed milk and stir until blended. Mixture will be thick.
    • Pour mixture into your prepared pan and smooth with spatula.
    • Refrigerate fudge for 2 hours or until it is hardened.
    • Cut into pieces and serve.

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    Notes

    • Be sure you mix the fudge very well. You can't overmix it, but you can undermix it.
    • I prefer this fudge to be chilled overnight for the best texture and flavor.
    • Fudge will taste great but be grainy if pudding mix does not dissolve in condensed milk.
    • If microwaving the chocolate remember it cools quickly so once melted add to pudding mixture as quickly as possible.
    • Use a double boiler or heavy bottomed saucepan if possible on stove over medium low heat for best results.
    • Stir until mixture is smooth and STIR CONSTANTLY. This fudge can burn quickly and is thick.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.003gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.01mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 0.2mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.001mgCalcium: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. bbaffo says

      January 02, 2023 at 11:44 am

      Hi,
      I am thinking about making this with lemon extract and protein powder instead of pudding. Do you think this will work?

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        January 02, 2023 at 11:59 am

        I believe it is definitely worth a try. I would do it and I think it will work. Great idea. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the results. I’d appreciate you letting me know what happens. What a great idea though. Might just try it myself. All the best. Karin

    2. Barbara Flores says

      January 01, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      I made 4 batches two came out great. But the other to came out with oil on top. What did I do wrong love this recipe

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        January 01, 2023 at 4:19 pm

        Oil on top? I’m wondering if you used different brands? You check expiry dates? I’m assuming so. Did you have to add oil to your chocolate to smooth it out? If so a teaspoon or two should be enough. Honestly we make this fudge regularly and I can’t think of a reason for the extra oil. There’s nothing with oil in it. Sometimes your chocolate can sweat. Condensation forms on your chocolate from the difference in your fridge’s temperature compared with the temperature in your kitchen. That may look like oil but is harmless. Water and chocolate will not mix. I apologize but I can’t think of any other reason. I’m hoping if you make this fudge again it works out great. Hopefully it won’t happen again. All the best. Karin

    3. Mary Roth says

      December 17, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Do you use regular pudding or instant puddin?

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        December 17, 2022 at 11:17 am

        Use instant pudding and pie filling that’s 3.4 oz or 96 grams. I hope you enjoy this fudge as much as we all do! I can’t wait to hear what you think. All the best. Karin

    4. Kelsey says

      December 15, 2022 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      It’s true this fudge is super easy to make and so flavorful. We all loved it. So hard to stop eating it lol I wish we made more. Thx for a keeper. This fudge is perfect.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        December 15, 2022 at 6:25 am

        Thank you for your kind words. We love this easy fudge too. Hopefully you find some other recipes on this site that you enjoy just as much. All the best. Karin

    5. Maria says

      December 15, 2022 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      WOW! I was sceptical about using a fudge recipe with pudding in it but loved the results. We have another batch already made in the fridge with banana pudding and it’s tastes wonderful too. Another great recipe Karin THANK YOU! Fudge doesn’t get any easier. ❤️

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        December 15, 2022 at 6:25 am

        I’m so glad you’re enjoying this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. You made my day. All the best. Karin

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