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This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is so easy to make. With only 3 ingredients you can make this creamy fudge anytime of the week. The smooth texture brings back memories of my childhood.
We love this recipe! When we are wanting something sweet or need a quick, easy dessert to take to a holiday party this is the one we make.
If you are a fan of peanut butter as much as I am, you are going to love this 3 ingredient Peanut Butter fudge. More than likely you already have the ingredients for it.
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Why We Love Fudge
As the holiday party and gift giving approaches, I really have to watch my budget. This fudge recipe is the perfect treat to add to a cookie tray. This is a great recipe to make and I typically always have the ingredients in my pantry.
I also make holiday treat bags for my neighbors and my kids teachers. They always look forward to getting our treats every year. These peanut butter fudge recipe never disappoints.
When I think of making a dessert, fudge usually does not come to mind. But I am starting to realize how easy it is and the different ways to make it.
I love the fact that you don’t have to bake it, you basically mix a few ingredients together and you have a sweet, delicate dessert. You don’t need a candy thermometer either.
Try this easy fudge today!
You are going to love how easy this recipe is. It will become a family favorite. This is the perfect recipe to have your kids help making it. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and they don’t have to use the oven.
They will be so proud of how it turns out! Make it for you next party or family together.
Ingredients
- White Chocolate Chips – Perfect combination with the peanut butter
- Creamy Peanut Butter – Just use regular peanut butter do not use natural peanut butter
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Gives the fudge the rich flavor
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Additions and Variations Ideas
This peanut butter fudge is great as it is, but sometimes we want to mix things up. Why not add in some variations to your fudge. Here are some of our favorites:
- Roasted Peanuts – Using crunchy peanut butter is good, but you can also mix in some roasted peanuts for a crunchy fudge.
- Chocolate Chips – Mini chocolate chips are a great addition.
- Butterscotch Chips – These have become a family favorite add-in.
- Marshmallows – The kids will love adding these in.
- Vanilla Extract – You can add in a few drops of vanilla. We love the warmth it gives.
Get creative and add in some additional ingredients. We love trying new items every time we make them.
How Make Peanut Butter Fudge
- Step 1 – Spray an 8X8 square pan with cooking spray, then line the bottom with waxed paper or parchment paper.
Step 2 – Place the white chocolate chips and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl (microwave safe bowl).
Step 3 – Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the white chocolate chips and peanut butter are melted, fully combined and smooth.
Step 4 – Then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
Step 5 – Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until the fudge is set (approximately 2-3 hours).
- Step 6 – Once the fudge is fully set, cut into squares and serve! Try sprinkling a little powder sugar before serving.
Expert Tips
- Baking Dish – Before pouring the fudge mixture into the pan, we recommend lining it with parchment paper. This helps if you want to remove the fudge from the pan to cut it.
- Melting Chocolate – When melting chocolate make sure to slowly melt in the microwave to prevent the chocolate from burning. We recommend stirring after each 30 second intervals.
How to Make Fudge on Stovetop
You can use your stovetop if you prefer rather than using your microwave.
- In a medium saucepan, you will heat your chocolate chips and peanut butter over medium heat.
- You will need to continue stirring while you bring it to boil. Take a few minutes stirring until well combined.
- Then turn down heat stir in condensed milk until well combined.
- Then pour and pan and cool.
What Kind of Peanut Butter Do You Use?
We like using the creamy peanut butter for this recipe. It works perfectly to achieve that rich creamy texture that we love when making fudge.
If you would prefer to use the crunchy peanut butter you can. The texture would be a bit crunchy but if that is all you have, then I would give it a try.
I would stay away from the natural peanut butter. It doesn’t set well with this recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main reason that your fudge did not set is because it was not given the right amount of time to cool and set at room temperature. Also, make sure to add in the right amount of ingredients to ensure that your fudge sets.
Sweetened Condensed Milk is best for making fudge. It is sweeter and has a thicken consistency for the best fudge texture.
It is easy to store fudge. It is best to keep leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last up to 1 week. Some people like to keep fudge at room temperature, but I think it is best to keep in the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze fudge. We like to cut the fudge before freezing in smaller sizes. This way, you can grab a piece anytime without having to cut a piece while frozen. It is best to double wrap it in plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent the fudge from freezing.
Fudge will last for 2 months in the freezer. If you freeze your fudge, you don’t need need to thaw it before serving. See can you freeze fudge for more tips and tricks.
More Easy Peanut Butter Desserts
We love peanut butter at our house. Having it for dessert is no exception. When it comes to peanut butter combining it with chocolate is one of my favorite ways to eat it.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe– Have you ever try making homemade peanut butter cups? You will be surprised how easy it is to make.
- Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites Recipe – We love cheesecake, but mixing peanut butter with it goes to a whole new level.
- Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes Recipe – One of my kids love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and requests these every year for his birthday.
Peanut butter desserts are a top favorite in my family. Rather it celebrating the holidays or just needing an after dinner treat, there isn’t anything better than picking one of these for a tasty treat.
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups creamy peanut butter do not use natural peanut butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)
Instructions
- Spray an 8X8 baking pan with cooking spray, then line the bottom with waxed paper or parchment paper.
- Place the white chocolate chips and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl (microwave safe bowl).
- Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the white chocolate chips and peanut butter are melted, fully combined and smooth. Then stir in the sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared 8X8 baking dish. Refrigerate until the fudge is set (approximately 2-3 hours).
- Once the fudge is fully set, cut into pieces and serve!
I tried several different Peanut Butter fudge recipes and this one was absolutely the best. It was perfect!
Yes, that will work.
Can these be made in a silicone pan
I haven’t tested that so I’m not sure. I love the chocolate and peanut butter flavor in this recipe so you wouldn’t get that delicious flavor if you used peanut butter chips.
I put it in a 9X13 baking dish when doubling this recipe.
Yes that’s what I’m referring too as the peanut butter separates and doesn’t stay together.
Can you use peanut butter chips instead of white chocolate chips?
If you double the recipe what size of dish do you put it in?
What do you mean “do not use natural peanut butter”? Are you referring to peanut butter that doesn’t have added hydrogenated oils or?
Yes you can do it on the microwave. You can heat it up and melt the ingredients using a double boiler or heating it up on a pan over low heat.
Hi Carrie i don’t have a microwave can i do it on the stove top. Let me know
Have made this for years. Only I use butterscotch morsels. Love it. ?
Love it