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.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe | Only 3 Ingredients!

Peanut Butter Fudge

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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.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 171

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