Easy Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Fudge

Published: Jan 15, 2017 · Modified: Nov 5, 2022 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 93 Comments

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Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Fudge is so easy to make! This creamy, delicious, chocolatey perfection is topped with sweet, crunchy freeze-dried raspberries and flaked sea salt. It has a special nourishing protein boost too!

Raspberry chocolate freezer fudge, sigh and swoon!

Yep, all things CHOCOLATE is my love language.

Nourishing hot chocolate, chocolate fudge sauce, chocolate caramels, chocolate cookies, chocolate smoothies, well, you get the picture. I love chocolate, with a side of some salty pastured bacon from time to time too. Because sweet and salty is a match made in heaven!

I am crazy for chocolate freezer fudge with raspberries and flaked sea salt!

And now I have Madonna's "Crazy for You" song from The Immaculate Collection and the theme song from Vision Quest in my head. Just me? If you're an 80's child, you'll understand the reference.

But back to this AMAZING, crazy good chocolate freezer fudge!

Have you ever made fudge before? I'm not taking about the sugar-laden, sweetened condensed milk, marshmallow fluff kind. I'm talking about REAL FOOD fudge.

I absolutely love making real food fudge for my family. I usually make chocolate sunflower freezer fudge and stash some in the freezer for a nice healthy fat bomb when I need a little burst of energy ... or a quick, fun snack for my kiddos.

And it's delicious! But, it tends to melt pretty quick, especially in the summertime, if left out too long. So recently I started making freezer fudge a little bit different.

Chocolate freezer fudge can be healthy!

Yes, you read that right! My real food chocolate freezer fudge is healthy! How in the world can fudge be healthy you ask? Well, it's healthy when you pack it full of nutrient-dense ingredients!

It's loaded with good-for-you healthy grass-fed butter or ghee, which means it's packed with omega 3 fatty acids and CLA {conjugated linoleum acid}. The fat helps the body absorb minerals and is a good source of vitamin D, E and K.

You also get some vitamins and minerals from the cacao and beautiful freeze-dried raspberries!

And!!! Last but not least, my new favorite ingredient for freezer fudge, protein-rich grass-fed gelatin!

I LOVE adding grass-fed gelatin because not only does it gives the fudge a little protein-boost and nutrient-boost {grass-fed gelatin is basically like all of the goodness from bone broth broken down into dissolvable granules}, but it also really helps make a lovely texture for the freezer fudge.

It helps the fudge keep more of a stable form. Think fudge meets old school pudding pops meets real food jello. There's another 80's reference with the pudding pops.

Anyway, that's the best way I can describe the texture of this mouth-watering, delectable chocolate freezer fudge. Basically, the texture is pretty darn awesome.

Healthier chocolate freezer fudge is so good!

Especially with the sweet raspberry topping and crunchy salty bite. It's pretty addictive too! Once you have one square, you're going to go back for another.

Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Fudge

Easy Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Fudge

Yield: 8-10 large squares

Additional Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 oz maple sugar or honey
¾ cup filtered water
1 tablespoon grass-fed gelatin (<-- and recommend)
1 cup grass-fed butter or ghee, softened
½ cup cocoa powder or cacao powder (<-- use)
1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt (<-- salt)
¼ cup organic freeze-dried raspberries, crumbled
Flake sea salt
1-2 drops Vitality Orange essential oil - optional (I only recommend these therapeutic-grade essential oils)

Instructions

In a small saucepan add maple sugar and water. Warm over medium heat, stirring until maple sugar is fully dissolved. Get a whisk {or fork} ready. Using one hand lightly sprinkle the gelatin over the surface of the maple water and immediately start whisking the mixture, breaking up the gelatin clumps continuing to whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. As soon as the gelatin is dissolved, remove from the heat. Set aside to allow to cool off, I like to pop the saucepan in my freezer for about 5 minutes to cool off quick.
Line an 8x8 dish or loaf pan with unbleached parchment paper and set aside.
Add the butter, cocoa/cacao powder, vanilla extract and the sea salt to a food processor or high powdered blender. Pulse or blend just until smooth and fully incorporated, about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed {the chocolate should go from dark brown to a lighter brown color}. With the food processor or blender on, slowly add the cooled maple-gelatin-water mixture through the feed tube and the optional orange essential oil. Pulse/mix just until fully incorporated. Pour the chocolate fudge mixture into the lined pan and place in the freezer to set up. After about 20-30 minutes, when the fudge surface has solidified enough to add toppings, sprinkle crumbed freeze-dried raspberries and flaked sea salt over the top. Return the fudge to the freezer and allow to set up for a minimum of 4 hours, best overnight.
Serve the frozen fudge, cut into squares, slices or chunks.

Notes

A light colored honey {not wildflower which is too overpowering in flavor} can be substituted for the maple sugar.

This fudge is best served right out of the freezer.

NOTE: If using orange essential oil, I only recommend these therapeutic grade essential oils. Not all essential oils are created equal and many are not food grade or approved for consumption.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot {ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

Megan Stevens

January 16, 2017 at 7:42 am

Wow, Emily-- this looks SO SO good!!! LOVE that orange EO in there, too. What a beautiful recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thank you so much Megan! xo Glad you noticed that orange EO 🙂 It's a nice extra special addition.
  
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  - Megan Stevens
    
    February 06, 2018 at 6:29 am
    
    We all loved it!!
    
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    - Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
      
      February 22, 2018 at 2:25 pm
      
      So happy to hear that Megan! 🙂
      
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Renee Kohley

January 16, 2017 at 9:36 am

Pinning this to make with my girls for Valentine's Day! Thank you!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:58 pm
  
  How fun! Enjoy it with the girls! 🙂 Thank you for the pin too!
  
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Celeste

January 16, 2017 at 9:37 am

Never tried freezer fudge, but this recipe makes me want to!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some Celeste! It's so delicious! 🙂
  
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Erin Carter

January 16, 2017 at 9:56 am

Oh this looks so delicious! I can't wait to try!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thank you Erin! I hope you get to make some! 🙂
  
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Cristina Curp

January 16, 2017 at 4:23 pm

This sounds fantastic! I love the addition of freeze dried berries <3

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thanks so much Cristina! 🙂
  
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Sharon- What The Fork

January 16, 2017 at 5:19 pm

I'm addicted to this freezer fudge already! It looks like a winner!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thanks Sharon! It's super delicious 🙂
  
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Bethany via athletic avocado

January 17, 2017 at 4:14 am

I LOVE freezer fudge! Your version looks amazing with the addition of the raspberries! Perfect for Valentines day <3

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thanks so much Bethany! Freezer fudge is so awesome! 🙂
  
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Susie

January 17, 2017 at 7:45 am

My husband loves fudge. Maybe I'll make this for him!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:55 pm
  
  You should for sure Susie! To go with some of your croissants! 🙂
  
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Dena Norton

January 17, 2017 at 7:53 am

Love this - just in time for Valentine's Day! And those raspberries are gorgeous!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thank you so much Dena! Totally perfect for Valentine's Day! 🙂
  
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Stacey Crawford

January 17, 2017 at 10:34 am

I saw this yuminess on IG. I love the raspberry chocolate combination!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thanks Stacey! 🙂 It's such a fun treat!
  
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Sandhya Ramakrishnan

January 17, 2017 at 10:59 am

This freezer fudge sounds so delicious. The colors are just so vibrant and wants me to eat some right away.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:54 pm
  
  Thank you Sandhya! 🙂 I love the raspberry color too!
  
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Janette Culinary Ginger

January 17, 2017 at 11:22 am

I'm loving the idea of a real food fudge without the guilt. This could me my new treat.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:54 pm
  
  Yes! Without the guilt for sure! I hope you get to make some 🙂
  
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Luci's Morsels

January 17, 2017 at 11:26 am

I've never made any kind of fudge at home. The raspberry, salty, chocolate combination sounds divine!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm
  
  It's so delicious Luci, I hope you get to make some! 🙂
  
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Carolyn

January 17, 2017 at 11:53 am

This sounds so good! Chocolate, raspberry, and sea salt? Dessert perfection! And it's healthy? I'm definitely going to have to try this recipe soon!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm
  
  Yes! Isn't that a super yummy flavor combo 🙂 I hope you get to make some Carolyn!
  
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Rebecca Strength and Sunshine

January 17, 2017 at 1:15 pm

Ah yes! More uses for my endless freeze-dried fruit!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:53 pm
  
  Yes! Gotta love freeze-dried fruit! 🙂
  
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Angela

January 17, 2017 at 2:50 pm

Ive never made fudge before. This recipe sounds really great! Cant wait to try it out! `

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:52 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some, it's so much fun and the end result is so worth it Angela 🙂
  
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linda spiker

January 17, 2017 at 3:20 pm

I could definitely finish that off in one sitting:)

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:52 pm
  
  LOL I totally understand 😉 I may or may not have eaten a TON of this all by myself. I did share with my Tiny Love and husband too though.
  
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Marjorie

January 17, 2017 at 3:44 pm

Such a fun treat! I love that there is gelatin in there and the flavors sound delicious!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thank you Marjorie! I love getting gelatin in yummy treats whenever I can. 🙂
  
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Michele Spring

January 17, 2017 at 4:14 pm

We just went to a local store here that was selling fudge but had gluten in it?!? (not sure why) so we were so disappointed that we couldn't have it as it smelled so good. My husband said "you need to find a recipe to make some at home". Well guess what, found one 🙂 Can't wait to make this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:50 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some Michele! 🙂 It's so amazing how many things have gluten in them.
  
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GiGi Eats

January 17, 2017 at 6:29 pm

I tend to stick all my TREATS in the freezer - so they are not as easy access as they could be... But I have been known to get into the freezer and suck on some treats 😉 lol!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 17, 2017 at 7:50 pm
  
  Too funny! 🙂
  
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Sylvie

January 17, 2017 at 8:27 pm

Freezer fudge is the best, I need to make myself a batch of yours!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:55 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some Sylvie! 🙂
  
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Ksenia At the Immigrant's Table

January 18, 2017 at 4:42 am

This is just BEYOND impressive, and yet it looks so, so simple! Love it.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:55 pm
  
  Thank you! Such kind words! I hope you get to try some 🙂
  
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Katja

January 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

This is lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thank you Katja! 🙂
  
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Carrie Forrest

January 19, 2017 at 1:45 pm

My goodness, what a beautiful and tasty recipe. It is full of vibrant colors and deep flavors, what could possibly be better. Thanks for sharing!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:56 pm
  
  Thanks so much Carrie! 🙂
  
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Hannah Healy

January 19, 2017 at 4:15 pm

Wowza! What could possibly be more amazing than this delectable delight? You are so making my belly rumble!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:57 pm
  
  🙂 thanks Hannah! It's really delicious stuff!
  
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Jessica DeMay

January 19, 2017 at 6:47 pm

This fudge looks amazing! The raspberry salt combination sounds so good!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:57 pm
  
  Thank you Jessica! 🙂
  
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ChihYu

January 20, 2017 at 10:02 am

Love this gorgeous pink color and I can never say no to chocolate !!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:58 pm
  
  I feel the same way about chocolate 🙂
  
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Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk)

January 22, 2017 at 7:57 am

I agree--sweet and salty treats are just the best! And I bet the freeze-dried raspberries take this fudge over the top.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:58 pm
  
  Sweet and salty is so awesome! 🙂 Thanks Becky!
  
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Holley

January 22, 2017 at 3:07 pm

Yep, sweet and salty, one of my all time fave combinations. I have some freeze dried raspberries, they really pack a punch! I am excited to try this recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:59 pm
  
  I hope you get to try some Holley! 🙂
  
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Taesha

January 22, 2017 at 6:49 pm

OMG! I'm not sure what I love more! The flavor combination of chocolate and raspberry. OR that it sounds so incredibly easy to make!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 25, 2017 at 7:59 pm
  
  Thanks Taesha! I hope you get to try some 🙂
  
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Kari Peters

January 22, 2017 at 7:50 pm

Oh my goodness this is so perfect! I love having chocolate treats on hand, and having it in the freezer will save me from eating too much at once!

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Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri

January 25, 2017 at 8:00 pm

Isn't it the best when you have special treats on hand for little snacks? 🙂

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Tessa

February 05, 2018 at 12:03 pm

My kind of fudge!! The marshmallow fluff kind makes me gag!! And the addition of the berries, even better Emily!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:28 pm
  
  I'm so glad this sounds good to you 🙂 It's really yummy!
  
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Jean

February 05, 2018 at 4:19 pm

You had me at fudge! These look so pretty, and I love how easy the instructions are.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:28 pm
  
  Thanks Jean 🙂 It's so yummy!
  
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Joni Gomes

February 05, 2018 at 5:50 pm

Berries and chocolate are a match made in heaven!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:27 pm
  
  Totally!!! 🙂
  
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linda spiker

February 05, 2018 at 8:16 pm

I love this recipe. Two of my favorite things together!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:26 pm
  
  Chocolate + berries = you can't go wrong 🙂
  
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Yvonne

February 06, 2018 at 5:12 am

Love the flavor combination! So perfect for Valentines.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thanks! It's such a yummy flavor combo 🙂
  
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Lindsey Dietz

February 06, 2018 at 2:00 pm

Those freeze-dried berries are such a lovely pop of color! I want a piece of this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:25 pm
  
  Thanks! They're a fun addition 🙂
  
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Christina Shoemaker

February 07, 2018 at 7:53 am

OH MY YES! I don't think I'd stop eating until I'd finished the whole thing!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:24 pm
  
  LOL me too 😉
  
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Carrie

February 08, 2018 at 10:12 am

This sounds so tasty and looks amazing! I can't believe it's so easy to make!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:24 pm
  
  It's so yummy! 🙂
  
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Judy

February 10, 2018 at 3:19 pm

Real food fudge is the way to go! Adding the raspberries is such a great idea too. Gotta try this soon.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm
  
  Totally the way to go and so delicious! I hope you get to enjoy some 🙂
  
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Leslie-Anne

February 10, 2018 at 3:52 pm

Uh, a cross between pudding pops and fudge! I'm drooling!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:06 pm
  
  LOL yes! SO. Freaking. Good. 🙂
  
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Monique

February 10, 2018 at 9:45 pm

I love this gorgeous fudge recipe Emily, and have pinned it absolutely everywhere! It's beautiful, simple and healthy. Just love!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks so much Monique! So kind of you 🙂
  
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20 Dishes

February 11, 2018 at 1:47 pm

This looks very tasty and so easy to make.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks so much! 🙂
  
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Tatiana

February 12, 2018 at 3:14 pm

Last week i went to trader joe and got freeze dried raspberries, so glad i found your recipe! Looking gorgeous!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:05 pm
  
  Oh yum! My kiddo LOVES all the freeze-dried fruit. 🙂 I hope you enjoyed them.
  
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Danielle

February 13, 2018 at 5:40 am

What a lovely special treat! And I love that this is dairy-free.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thank you Danielle! 🙂 It's super yummy.
  
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Rhonda Tenderholt

August 07, 2019 at 7:02 pm

Can you use frozen Raspberries instead of Freeze Dried? I bought frozen and then re-read the recipe and realized I got the wrong thing. I can't wait to make this.

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