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This easy peanut butter fudge only looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. It’s creamy, smooth, and irresistibly delicious, plus it’s crazy fast to make!

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Have you ever been invited to a party and felt compelled to bring a dish, but had ZERO idea what to bring because you should have left the house 15 minutes ago?

Please tell me I’m not the only one!

I try to do my best to plan ahead of time and make something simple like Black Bean Brownies or even 5-Minute Simple Guacamole, but sometimes I just forget.

Thankfully this quick and easy peanut butter fudge can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes!

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

I adore fudge. Growing up, I’d be the kid at the fudge shop, staring at all the flavors, trying to decide which one to sample that day.

My White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge and Easy Pumpkin Fudge are two recipes I make at home often, especially during the holiday season, but when I’m craving something…

Extra peanut buttery
Extra chocolatey
Crazy easy
FAST!
Creamy and just flat-out delicious!

… that’s when it’s time to make this creamy peanut butter fudge, perfect for any peanut butter lover!

A rectangle of fudge with peanut butter swirled into the top of it. The background is white and the fudge has eight square pieces portioned out from the bottom.

3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE RECIPE

You can easily whip up this homemade peanut butter fudge with just 3 ingredients that you likely have in your pantry: peanut butter, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk.

Even though this is a treat, there are several ways to make this a healthier peanut butter fudge:

Peanut butter. Choose natural peanut butter, preferably one without any added sugar or hydrogenated oils. Just make sure you stir it well.
Chocolate. Dark chocolate chips will give you a rich, decadent flavor and contain less sugar! Semi-sweet is also a good option. Make sure you choose GOOD chocolate – don’t pick the chips that are made with chocolate extract or chocolate liquor.
Sweetened Condensed Milk. Here’s my tutorial for making your own sweetened condensed milk using any type of milk, and any type of sweetener. If you have 30 minutes to spare, I recommend making your own. If you don’t, a 14-oz can from the store will work. Just remember that store-bought sweetened condensed milk is REALLY sweet, so you’ll definitely want to use natural peanut butter and dark chocolate chips to avoid too much sweetness.

Some people make peanut butter fudge with powdered sugar and butter, which involves boiling on the stove for a specific amount of time or until you reach a specific temperature. But since I want to make this peanut butter fudge recipe EASY, we aren’t doing all of that.

HOW TO MAKE EASY FUDGE PEANUT BUTTER (STOVE-TOP)

Making this easy fudge peanut butter recipe takes just a few simple steps (no boiling or measuring temperatures involved!):

Step 1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some extra on the sides for overhang.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.

Step 3: Stir the peanut butter well and pour a line in the center of the chocolate.

Step 4: Using a butter knife, swirl the peanut butter back and forth.

Step 5: Freeze the fudge for 30 minutes, or place it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Step 6: Remove the fudge from the pan using the overhang of parchment and cut into pieces.

Psst! Make this a sweet and salty combo with a touch of finishing salt! I love Ava Jane’s Kitchen because it doesn’t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it’s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling)! Just sprinkle on top of the fudge for a mouth-watering finish!

My Peanut Butter Fudge seen from the side. Some small squares have been portioned out.

EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE INSTRUCTIONS (MICROWAVE)

Making fudge in the microwave is very similar:

Step 1: Melt the chocolate and milk in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time. Stir and repeat as necessary until the mixture is smooth. Pour into a lined baking dish.

Step 2: Stir the peanut butter well and pour a line in the center of the chocolate. Use a butter knife to swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate.

Step 3: Freeze the peanut butter fudge for 30 minutes, cut, and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE RECIPE TIPS

Melted chocolate and condensed milk in a lined large loaf pan with creamy peanut butter swirled on top.

The chocolate mixture will cool quickly, so make sure your baking dish is lined and ready to go before melting the chocolate.
If you use natural peanut butter, make sure you stir it well! Creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter both work.
If you are using conventional peanut butter, you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds to get a thinner consistency for pouring.
To REALLY save time, just melt all the ingredients together in the saucepan and pour it into the baking dish. There’s no need to add the peanut butter separately – it’s just for good looks! The peanut butter flavor will infuse with the chocolate for a perfect creamy chocolate fudge.
To keep homemade fudge soft, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Storing it in the refrigerator long-term will dry it out. You can also freeze this peanut butter fudge recipe but thaw it on the counter before enjoying it.

A hand holding a small square of fudge with the rectangle of fudge in the background on top of a white counter.

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE RECIPES FAQS

Why is my peanut butter fudge so hard?

As you heat the chocolate and milk, some of the moisture evaporates, resulting in hard, dry fudge. Heat the mixture just long enough to stir it to be smooth, and then pour it into the baking dish.

Does peanut butter fudge have gluten?

No! Peanut butter, chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk are all naturally gluten-free, making this a great option for a gluten-free treat.

Can you use a cake pan as a mold?

Yes! You can use an 8”x8” glass dish, a 9” round cake pan, or a large loaf pan. Depending on the size of the pan and the resulting thickness of the fudge, it may take a bit longer to set.

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This easy peanut butter fudge only looks like you spent hours in the kitchen. It’s creamy, smooth, and irresistibly delicious, plus it’s crazy fast to make!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 24 pieces 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Cooling
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups GOOD dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk (or here’s how to make homemade sweetened condensed milk)
½ cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)

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Instructions

Line an 8”x8” glass baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some extra on the sides for overhang.
In a small saucepan, melt 2 cup of chocolate and 14 oz of milk until the mixture is smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
If you’re using ½ cup of natural peanut butter, stir it well and pour it into one or two strips over the chocolate in the pan. If you’re using conventional peanut butter, it helps to microwave ½ a cup of peanut butter for 30 seconds to make it soft.
Using a butter knife, weave back and forth from one end of the pan to the other, making a swirl of peanut butter within the chocolate.
Freeze the fudge for at least 30 minutes, or place in the refrigerator for a couple hours.
Remove the fudge from the pan using the overhang of parchment paper and cut into 24 pieces.

Notes

The chocolate mixture will cool quickly, so make sure your baking dish is lined and ready to go before melting the chocolate.
If you use natural peanut butter, make sure you stir it well! Creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter both work.
If you are using conventional peanut butter, you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds to get a thinner consistency for pouring.
To REALLY save time, just melt all the ingredients together in the saucepan and pour it into the baking dish. There’s no need to add the peanut butter separately – it’s just for good looks! The peanut butter flavor will infuse with the chocolate for a perfect creamy chocolate fudge.
To keep homemade fudge soft, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Storing it in the refrigerator long-term will dry it out. You can also freeze this peanut butter fudge recipe but thaw it on the counter before enjoying it.