Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk

Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk: Using only 3 ingredients, this easy fudge recipe is an easy dessert for the holidays or any time of year!

Quick Overview: Cook this sweet treat on the stovetop or use the microwave, and then simply chill for a couple of hours, similar to how we make this cookie dough fudge!

 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This easy peanut butter fudge recipe only requires 3 ingredients, all of which you can keep on hand for a last-minute easy dessert!
• This homemade fudge recipe is delicious any time of year but is the perfect holiday treat during the holiday season for a dessert table or charcuterie board, sitting next to this Biscoff fudge and this peanut brittle recipe!
• If you’re a peanut butter lover, then you’ll adore this great recipe when that sweet tooth hits! Simply grab a small piece and you’ll be set!

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions for This 3 Ingredient Fudge
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Storage
• Recipe FAQs
• More Recipes You’ll Love
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Ingredients

Three ingredients, that’s it! That’s all that’s required! But feel free to add the sea salt flakes as well for a nice salty and sweet contrast!

See the full, printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post for full ingredients and instructions all in one place!

• 14 ounces can of sweetened condensed milk
• 11 ounces white chocolate (I’ve used 13 ounces as well in the past – if your package comes in 13 ounces, and it turns out great too. However, when I use white chocolate chips, the bags are usually in 11 ounces, and that works great too!)
• ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
• sea salt flakes, optional

Instructions for This 3 Ingredient Fudge

In just a few simple steps, this old-fashioned peanut butter fudge is ready for the refrigerator to cool! You also have a choice of how to melt the ingredients; either by stove-top or with the microwave. See both instructions below!

1. Grease or line with parchment paper or wax paper, an 8-inch square baking tin.  Set aside.

Stove-Top Method – Preferred Method

I’ve found that in recent years, white chocolate chips aren’t melting as well in the microwave, and I have better luck with the stovetop method.

If you prefer to melt the ingredients on the stovetop, here’s how to do that:

2. Create a double boiler by placing a mixing bowl over a saucepan with simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn't come into contact with the water. 
   
   Add in the white chocolate first, melting the chips completely. Then, add the condensed milk, and peanut butter.  Stir (I prefer using a silicone spatula for easy stirring/scraping the sides of the bowl. Stir until melted, then remove from heat.

Microwave Method

If you’d like to melt the ingredients, making microwave peanut butter fudge, here’s how:

2. Add the condensed milk, white chocolate, and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl.  Microwave in 30-second blocks, stirring each time, until the chocolate has melted.

3. Pour the fudge mixture into the square pan and spread evenly in the bottom of the pan. If desired, sprinkle with the sea salt flakes, and then place in the fridge to set for 2 hours.

4. Once the fudge has set, slice with a sharp knife and enjoy!

Substitutions

• We used creamy peanut butter for a creamy texture but you can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer!
• This creamy peanut butter fudge is best made with a good quality eating chocolate, but white cooking chocolate (such as white chocolate chips) can also be used.

Variations

• For something different, the creamy fudge could be sprinkled with chopped peanuts before placing in the fridge.
• Crushed Oreos would also be delicious mixed in, like in my Oreo fudge recipe.
• You can also add a splash of vanilla extract if you prefer but it’s not necessary!

Storage

If you have leftover fudge, you can store it in an airtight container, a plastic zip top bag or cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Then, simply grab a small bite for a delicious treat when you’re ready.

Recipe FAQs

More Recipes You’ll Love

If you love simple no-bake dessert recipes like this delicious fudge, then you’ll also love our no bake cookies, no bake peanut butter pie, and these no bake peanut butter chocolate bars.

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