Name: Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; ½ cup milk; 1 cup peanut butter; 1 tbsp white chocolate

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Sometimes, we just want a quick little snack to boost our energy in the middle of the day. You don’t have to worry about spending too much time baking up a snack with this one. Because our peanut butter fudge recipe only comes with three ingredients. That’s right! Three ingredients that you are likely to already have in your pantry. Not to mention it only takes a few minutes to whip up and serve. Imagine how much time you’ll save making such a delightful little treat. This is the perfect dessert to snack on or to give as a gift to your peanut butter lover friends!

Peanut butter fudge is made in various ways. Some make it with condensed milk, others add with some butter. But for our three-ingredient, all you’ll need is your peanut butter, milk, and sugar. They’re all tossed in one pot for your convenience! It’s also a versatile treat, so you can add a lot of toppings or mix-ins to this. You can try adding a delicious layer of melted chocolate on top as favored by most. Sprinkle it with sea salt or with some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for those peanut butter lovers at heart. This fudge is your stage, and you can customize it to your heart’s content!

These peanut butter fudge pieces are the perfect treat to serve to the kids. Your friends will also love it as great gifts for Christmas. They’ll truly appreciate how homemade it is. If you’re feeling bold, you can try your jar of peanut butter with our Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies recipe as well. Serve this luxurious dessert cold to your guests or just keep the lot to yourself. We won’t tell anybody!

How To Make Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

Enjoy a luscious snack with our easy, peanut butter fudge recipe! It’s a no-fuss, three-ingredient delight you can make any time.

Prep: 5 mins

Chilling Time: 2 hrs

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 2 hrs 20 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup peanut butter

For Garnish:

1 tbsp white chocolate

Instructions

Grease a 7-inch springform cake tin by brushing with room temperature butter.
In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk and sugar to a rolling boil.
After some time, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the peanut butter. Continue stirring by hand with a spoon until the mixture begins to thicken.
Next, quickly pour the mixture into the greased cake tin. Spread evenly.
Transfer to a chilled area & allow the fudge to firm up, at least 2 hours.
Portion and garnish to your preference. Serve.

Nutrition

Sugar: 36g
:
Calcium: 21mg
Calories: 262kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Fat: 11g
Fiber: 1g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 153mg
Protein: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 103mg
Vitamin A: 16IU

Nutrition Disclaimer

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Commonly Asked Questions

Can I refrigerate my peanut butter fudge?

You can! Just make sure to store them in an air-tight container to keep them from drying out so that they retain their fudgy texture.

How do I keep my fudge from sticking to the bottom of the pan?

A great tip provided on the instructions is to butter your pan before pouring the fudge mixture. Many also try to line their pan with baking paper or aluminum, then spraying a bit of cooking oil, for easier release of the fudge.

What kind of dairy-free milk can I use for this recipe?

If you don’t fancy whole milk, worry not! A great alternative for this peanut butter fudge recipe would be coconut milk, which will taste just as delightful. Plus, you get some added flavor of coconut into the mix too.

Conclusion

Give your friends and family the joy of a delicious treat! This peanut butter fudge’s delightful creaminess is sure to be the best crowd-pleaser. Top it with some melted chocolate or more peanuts for added texture.