Easy 4-Ingredient Coconut Fudge (No Fail Recipe)

by Alli

Easy 4-Ingredient Coconut Fudge is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet. Itโ€™s a no-fail treat thatโ€™s perfect for holidays, gifts, or anytime youโ€™re craving something homemade and delicious.

Thereโ€™s something special about homemade fudge, and this coconut version might just become your new favorite. You can whip up a batch of smooth, melt-in-your-mouth fudge thatโ€™s perfect for the holidays or anytime. Whether youโ€™re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, this recipe is foolproof and delivers big flavor with little effort.

Ingredients At A Glance 

  • Can of White Frosting – provides the base of the fudge, adding sugar and fat. Blends perfectly with the white chocolate chips.
  • White Chocolate Chips
  • Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • Coconut Extract

Ingredients for coconut fudge - white frosting, coconut, coconut extract and white chocolate chips.

Items Needed:

  • 8×8 Pan
  • Medium Microwave-Safe Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Parchment Paper – This is a must! (Do not use cooking spray in this recipe!)
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups 

Step-By-Step Photo Guide (Full Printable Recipe Down Below!)

Microwave the chocolate chips on high for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir the chips, even if they havenโ€™t melted yet. 

melted white chocolate chips in a clear glass bowl

Remove the lid and foil from the frosting and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the coconut extract to the melted frosting and stir gently to combine. Pour the frosting mixture into the bowl of melted chocolate. 

a can of white frosting that has been melted in the microwave, being added to a bowl of melted white chocolate chips.Add the shredded coconut. Stir vigorously until combined.

shredded coconut added to melted chocolate in a white bowlPour the mixture into the prepared pan and place it in the fridge for 4 hours, or until the fudge is set.

Coconut Fudge mixture poured into a parchment lined 8x8 baking pan before refrigerating.

 

Helpful Tips Plus How To Store Coconut Fudge

  • Remove every piece of the foil from the frosting lid before microwaving.  No need to ruin your microwave!
  • The extract has to be added to the frosting and stirred. If itโ€™s added directly to the chocolate, it will cause the chocolate to seize. Your fudge wonโ€™t technically be ruined, but it sure wonโ€™t look pretty.
  • If you are head over heels for coconut, you can add more of the shredded coconut or extract to the recipe. Please note that the more coconut you add, the drier the fudge will become. So, I wouldnโ€™t go over a cup total.
  • This fudge is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When serving from either one, youโ€™ll want to let the fudge warm up a bit so itโ€™s not too hard to bite.
  • Do not use cooking spray at any point in the recipe. It does not work. Make sure you use parchment paper. 

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Yield: 16 Squares

Coconut Fudge

White serving plate topped with beautiful white coconut fudge squares.

This 4-ingredient coconut fudge is incredibly easy to make and always turns out rich, smooth, and full of flavor. Perfect for beginners, holidays, and gift-giving!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 13 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 16-Ounce Can White Frosting
  • 10 Ounces White Chocolate Chips
  • ยฝ Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
  • ยฝ Teaspoon Coconut Extract

Items Needed:

  • 8x8 Pan
  • Medium Microwave-Safe Mixing Bowl
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Instructions

  1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Do not use nonstick spray.
  2. Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir the chips, even if they havenโ€™t melted yet. This keeps them from overcooking.ย 
  3. Once the chocolate chips are smooth when stirred, set aside. Remove the lid and foil from the frosting, then microwave on high for 1 minuteโ€”no need to pause and stir this time.
  4. Place the coconut extract in the melted frosting and stir gently.
  5. Pour the frosting mixture into the melted chocolate and add the shredded coconut. Stir vigorously until combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and place it in the fridge for 4 hours, or until the fudge is set.
  7. Slice into 1-inch pieces, or cut to the desired size. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Remove all of the foil from the frosting lid before microwaving. You don't want to ruin your microwave.
  • The extract has to be added to the frosting and stirred. If itโ€™s added directly to the chocolate, it will cause the chocolate to seize. Your fudge wonโ€™t technically be ruined, but it sure wonโ€™t look pretty.
  • If you are head over heels for coconut, you can add more of the shredded coconut or extract to the recipe. Just note that the more coconut you add, the drier the fudge will be. So, I wouldnโ€™t go over a cup total.ย 
  • This fudge is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When serving from either one, youโ€™ll want to let the fudge warm up a bit so itโ€™s not hard to bite.
  • Do not use cooking spray at any point in the recipe. You need to use the parchment paper.

Nutrition Information

Yield

16

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 220Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 4mgSodium 76mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 1gSugar 28gProtein 1g

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