Description
This easy peanut butter fudge recipe is a quick homemade dessert made with simple ingredients. It’s smooth, rich, and perfect for holidays, gifting, or an indulgent treat anytime. You can have this delicious peanut butter fudge ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add granulated sugar and milk, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the mixture is creamy and lump-free.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Lift the fudge using the parchment paper overhang, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth fudge.
- Do not boil the mixture for longer than 2 minutes, or the fudge may become too firm.
- For a smoother texture, use creamy peanut butter; for added crunch, use chunky peanut butter.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness and prevent drying out.
- For clean cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg