Have you ever had Tiger Butter? Trust me, you are going to love this keto peanut butter white chocolate fudge. So creamy and so easy to make, it’s a low carb treat your whole family will enjoy. This post is sponsored by ChocZero.
The first time I was introduced to the joys of tiger butter was at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, back when I was in university.
Ever a lover of all things chocolate, hearing that a new speciality chocolate store had opened made my heart flutter in excitement. And it was a beautiful sight to behold, all those ridiculously oversized turtles and peanut butter cups stacked row upon row. It was my idea of heaven.
One of the treats I purchased that day was a big round of Tiger Butter. I wasn’t really sure what it was, but it was a pale creamy confection swirled with dark chocolate, and it was in the shape of a very large peanut butter cup. One bite and I was in love.
I shudder now to think about how that treat took my blood sugars for a wild ride. But now I can indulge in my own delicious sugar-free keto tiger butter!
What is tiger butter?
In case you’ve never heard of it, tiger butter is a peanut butter confection made with white chocolate, and then swirled with dark chocolate. It’s on the soft side, so it’s a little like fudge but not quite.
It’s truly rich and delicious, and a little goes a long way.
Most conventional recipes for tiger butter call for copious amounts of white chocolate and dark chocolate chips. Needless to say, the sugar content is through the roof.
So if I was ever going to enjoy tiger butter again, I had to come up with a whole new way of making it.
A sugar-free tiger butter recipe
I first took it upon myself to create this sugar-free version in 2015. At that point, no one had successfully made truly good keto white chocolate, so I used a combination of cocoa butter and coconut butter to mimic the white chocolate texture and flavor.
That version was absolutely delicious, but the white chocolate peanut butter portion was very liquid and thin when warm, and it was hard to swirl the dark chocolate in properly without it all sinking to the bottom of the pan. It was also quite firm when chilled, so it wasn’t truly like the tiger butter I remember.
Of course, now ChocZero has created their fantastic keto white chocolate chips, and the game has changed entirely. I can’t get enough of finding new fun ways to work with them. And re-working my keto tiger butter recipe was high on my list.
The old version was very good. The new version is off-the-charts delicious!
Tips for making keto tiger butter
This is a delightfully simple recipe, especially now that we can use keto white chocolate chips! A few tips for getting the tastiest low carb tiger butter:
- The recipe still uses a bit of cocoa butter, to help it be more firm at room temperature. It also adds some extra healthy fats and keeps the carb count down. If you don’t have this, you can use another ounce of the white chocolate chips.
- Choose your peanut butter wisely! As creamy as possible and if it’s the kind with a lot of oil, mix it in very well. I prefer natural brands that don’t require mixing, such as Justin’s.
- The dark chocolate swirl is really just a small amount of my keto chocolate ganache. Since it’s such a small amount, watch your cream carefully. It will simmer very quickly.
- Drizzle the dark chocolate right into the corners of the pan, so that every piece of tiger butter has a nice swirl of chocolate.
- Don’t skip lining the pan with parchment! It’s the only way to get the bars out in one piece.
How to store tiger butter
Once you’ve chilled and cut the tiger butter into bars, you will want to store it in the fridge in a covered container. It’s fine out of the fridge for an hour or two, but can get a bit too soft after that. Especially if you live in a warm climate.
It’s great both straight of the fridge and and at room temperature, and it will keep for a week or two, as long as your cream is fresh!
Ready to make some delicious keto tiger butter?
More keto white chocolate recipes
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
- White Chocolate Panna Cotta
- Keto Cranberry Bliss Bars
- White Chocolate Caramel Cups
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies
Have you ever had Tiger Butter? Trust me, you are going to love this keto peanut butter white chocolate fudge. So creamy and so easy to make, it's a low carb treat your whole family will enjoy.
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 ounces sugar-free white chocolate chips
- 1 ounce cocoa butter chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener divided
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing paper to come up the sides for easy removal.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, white chocolate chips, and cocoa butter. Whisk until melted and smooth. Then whisk in 2 tbsp of the powdered sweetener until smooth.
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Pour the peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread to the edges.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the whipping cream to a simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let sit a few minutes to melt.
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Whisk until smooth, then whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp of powdered sweetener and the vanilla extract.
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Drizzle the dark chocolate over the peanut butter mixture and swirl with a knife. Refrigerate until firm.
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Lift the tiger butter out of the pan by the overhanging parchment and use a sharp knife to cut into 16 bars.
Kat says
Yum!
Tiger butter is one thing I haven’t had from the Rocky Mnt Choc Factory.
Gotta tell you, I have a friend that works for them in Durango, CO.
I’ve had the privilege of touring the factory. Every summer (when we visit our cabin) our friend sells us rejects for a very discounted price.
I always get only the dark chocolates, but this year I’m being very strict with my low carb and I’ve told myself “none this year”.
I agree with you they are very good. They use only quality ingredients.
I have a question for you, have you ever been on the Ketogenic Diet?
Thanks again for all your great recipes.
Great work.
regreta says
Hey, their sugar-free stuff is pretty good. I usually score a box of their sf turtles, or mixed treats at the membership warehouse that starts with a “C” to keep me honest during the holidays, then stretch them out with my own nuts. We’re in Colorado, so if you don’t see it at your local store, try the website. That said, I usually prefer delightful recipes like these, because sometimes the amped-up application of sweeteners in even the best commercially-made products, can cause me stomach upset.
MonaKarel says
I have a bag of cocoa butter pieces in the freezer, waiting for me to figure out how to use them. And here we are!
Victoria M says
You mentioned using xanthan gum to emulsify the mixture to prevent separating. Is there a general rule to figure how much xanthan gum to use in a recipe? Would the xanthan gum work the same when using oil and powder (vs. peanut butter and oil)?
Carolyn says
I have no rule of thumb, I simply add a bit until things aren’t separating out. Less is more, in this case.
della says
Enjoyed reading your story!! Can’t wait to make the treat, it looks amazing!!
Rachel says
Really delicious! I’ve been on a low-carb diet for a week now and this is the first thing I’ve tried that a) I can’t even tell is low-carb and b) I like just as much as the non-“altered” version. Thanks!
Carolyn says
Aw, thanks! It was just funny with your review of the other recipe, I was confused by the two similar posts!
Liz says
Can you use Baker’s Unsweetened baking squares on the chocolate? I would maybe like to do that and add either some vanilla stevia or swerve to it just to make it not bitter. I am so going to make this today later.
Carolyn says
I think you could but Baker’s tends to seize easily so you may end up needing something to smooth it out a bit if it does.
Amanda says
I used Baker’s and it did seize. I kind of got it back with a little more cream. Is there a preferred brand that won’t seize?
Carolyn says
Well it’s not that any of them NEVER seize, because unsweetened chocolate is finicky, but Baker’s is much more prone to it, in my experience. Ghirardelli is a good one.
Jenn says
Amazing! I even got a few friends that don’t do LCHF diet to enjoy these! I didn’t use nearly as much sweetener as called, and they were plenty decedent and sweet. Without the chocolate, I’m using just the PB part as race fuel for a half ironman 🙂
Carolyn says
Sounds like great fuel to me! Glad the non LCHF peeps liked them too.
Diana says
Where do you purchase the xantham gum?
Carolyn says
You can often find it in regular grocery stores, in the gluten-free aisle. Health food stores carry it too. But you can always order it online.
Michelle says
Is creamed coconut the same as coconut cream?
Carolyn says
Depends on the brand! The kind from Let’s Do Organic is basically the same thing as coconut butter, which is what I am talking about here. What do you have?
Amy Cronin says
Would Trader Joe’s Coconut Cream be a good substitute for the Coconut Butter? I just made 12 of your Peppermint Patties and have a bunch of coconut cream left over. This recipe would be a great addition to my candy stash!
Carolyn says
Not, it’s much too soft, sorry. Coconut butter is very solid at room temperature.
Rebecca says
Just curious, peanut butter has sugar, so how is this sugar free? Is there a sugar free peanut butter you used? Maybe grind up your own peanuts?
Carolyn says
There are plenty of sugar-free peanut butters on the market.
Terri S. says
Would a seed butter work for this recipe?
Carolyn says
I can’t see why not!
Sara says
Could I use THM Gentle Sweet instead of Swerve? These sounds super yummy! 🙂
Carolyn says
I think that should work, but I can’t guarantee it.
Nicole says
My peanut butter mixture was lovely till I added the xanthum gum, now its totally separated and I can’t get it to combine. So sad…..
Nicole says
Update, I added a dallop of fresh whipped cream I had made this morning and used my high speed mixer to blend it all back together again. it worked quite well! Also made a batch of your sugar free chocolate chips to use as the melted chocolate mixture! This is the first time I have worked with cocoa butter and it is just divine and a superfood to boot!
Solidworks says
ABsolutely perfect! We Are addicted to IT! Thank YOU for great recipe! ?
Appletree says
Hi, is it possible to substitute coconut butter for something else such as coconut oil or more cocoa butter? Thanks
Audrey T. says
This sounds wonderful! I’d love to try this.
Three questions:
Can powdered peanut butter be used? ( I have a brand called Crazy Richard’s. )
If I need to use actual peanut butter, is it okay to use the natural kind with the oil on top? Would I stir in the oil or pour it off for this recipe?
Carolyn says
I think the powdered can be reconstituted and used here. If using all natural, make sure to stir the oil in completely.
Audrey T. says
Thank you for getting back to me! Can’t wait to make this.
Shelly says
I made this today and it turned out great! I had a hard time finding the cocoa butter until I started looking under skin care and not cooking. I used 100% pure cocoa butter from Now, found at my local health food store, Anyway, the tiger butter looked beautiful and tasted really good! Melts in your mouth. More important, my husband didn’t realize it was made with sweetener!
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!
Julie at icanlivewithoutsugar says
Hi Carolyn,
This looks absolutely superb. Cannot wait to make it.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Janice says
I have something called coconut manna…is that the same as coconut butter?
Carolyn says
I think it is. What brand is it?
Court~ says
This looks great! I have native forest brand unsweetened organic coconut cream premium. Will this work in place of creamed coconut? TIA
Carolyn says
No, I believe what you are referring to is the creamy stuff that is like the cream on top of a can of coconut. You need coconut butter, which is solid at room temperature.
Amalie says
These are so good! Thank you for the terrific recipes!
spaceranger says
Mmmm. I had 4 ounces of cocoa butter that had been in my cupboard long enough that I wanted to use it, and I stumbled onto this recipe. Yum! These are delicious. I used Lilly’s chocolate chips for the chocolate, which made them ridiculously easy to whip-up. Thank you! (Oh, and I forgot to add the xanthan gum–I had it out on my counter intending to put it in, but forgot–it didn’t cause any problems for me.)
Carolyn says
So glad to hear it!
Tammy says
Is there a substitute for the coconut butter? I don’t care for the taste of coconut & avoid it any time I can.
Debi says
Yeah, me too. Suggestions, Carolyn?
Carolyn says
Use butter.
Yazmin says
While this is definitely an older recipe, and I have made it so many times I have lost count, I feel obliged to share our takes on this most excellent recipe. First off, the seed butters, particularly tahini (sesame seed butter) are fabulous in this recipe. The tahini seems to change the texture to something with uber happy mouth feel. I think if Umami was about “the feels”, this would qualify. (& sesame butter may actually be Umami. ..) Now for this week’s excitement, and I hope Carolyn will apprecite this as it is distinct Canadiana… We made…wait for it.. Tiger Tiger Tiger butter!!! 😆 If Tiger Woods had made it, we would call it a hole in one!! Tiger Tiger (sometimes called Tiger Tail, or Tiger Stripe) is a flavor of icecream found mostly in Canada, that incorporates both licorice and orange.-hence the Tiger! We used the milder almond butter, 1/4 tsp of star anise extract and 3-5 drops of orange essential oil. Wowza. Chocolate. Orange. Licorice. Creamy cocoa butter. All in one place. Yes, there is a God because this must be the food He must be eating. Thank you for all your good work Carolyn☺
Erica B says
Exhausted but in the mood for something sweet yesterday…this was so simple to make and pop into the refrigerator! I used 6-7 ounces of chocolate, because my husband has a rule about minimum chocolate:peanut butter ratios in desserts. 😄 Tasty and quite pretty too. After refrigerating for several hours, I didn’t taste coconut in the finished product at all, and my husband barely detected any coconut flavor—pretty cool! Now I want to try a coconut version using more coconut butter in lieu of peanut butter…zebra butter! 😄 Thanks, Carolyn!
Carolyn says
Glad you like it!
Nicole says
Is there something I could use to substitute for the cocoa butter?
Carolyn says
Not in this recipe.
Heather K. says
I made this yesterday and it is delicious! I also have a sweet tooth and this is like peanut butter chocolate fudge. I never thought I’d have something like this on the Keto diet but I was wrong. I’m thrilled!
Carolyn says
Glad to hear it!
Annalisa says
Hi Carolyn, since it’s almost impossible to find white choccolate sweetened with erythritol or stevia here in Italy (I cna only fin white chocolate sweetned with maltitol, which gives me GI distress), would be ok to use a homemade sugarfree white chocolate? Otherwise, what could I use in place of the white chocolate?
Thank you!
Annalisa
Carolyn says
Sure, it should work fine.
Robert Belinski says
Good morning Carolyn! I’m at work at the moment, I imagine the answer to my question may already be in your thread. I just don’t have time to search. This question is in regards to the Tiger Butter. Are the 5.1 grams of carbs the net carbs, or straight carbs? I noticed 2.6 grams of fiber. Thank you! Blessings!
Carolyn says
Total carbs.
Essiance says
I have made this twice both times I am struggling with the chocolate becoming a thick paste like substance and trash it and end up melting chocolate in the microwave but that makes it hard to cut into nice squares. What am I doing wrong that the HWC and chocolate are becoming this weird paste?
Carolyn says
Tell me what brand of unsweetened chocolate you are using? Also, it may be your pan/stove, if the heat is too high and the pan is not good quality, it may get overheated. Are you taking the cream off the heat before adding the chocolate?
Chris says
Can I use all cocoa butter instead of the white chocolate bits?
Carolyn says
My old recipe did so, but I’ve really changed things here so although it does work, the peanut butter layer is quite liquid at first. Most of your chocolate swirl will fall to the bottom. Still tasty!
Priscilla says
I will be making this soon! After 29 years of living in Colorado Springs, my daughters will be totally elated to find this wonderful sugar free Tiger Butter. Thank-you so much!
Rebecca T says
Where do you get your white chocolate chips?
Carolyn says
It’s link in both the blog post and the recipe but here it is as well: http://shop.choczero.com/?utm_campaign=fooddreamer&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate#_a_fooddreamer