Peanut Butter Fudge

Recipe Ingredients

With only 3 ingredients, this homemade peanut butter fudge couldn’t be easier to make. Here’s what you’ll need.

Almond Bark: Originally, we tested this recipe with white vanilla baking chips, but they were fussy and inconsistent when it came to melting. We prefer using almond bark, because it melts well, keeps the fudge smooth, and sets up the easiest.

Sweetened Condensed Milk: This adds a creamy sweetness to the mixture, and because it’s condensed, it solidifies more than regular milk, which helps bring structure to the fudge. Make sure you’re using sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, which is not sweetened.

Peanut Butter: This brings a classic nutty flavor to our fudge! Because we’re using almond bark for this recipe, we upped the amount of peanut butter from our original recipe to help balance the flavors.

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge

Making peanut butter fudge is simple if you know the trick. Here’s a quick overview—keep reading for the full recipe.

1. Line the Pan with Foil

You might be tempted to skip the foil or do this step later, but trust us: do this step now. Line the pan with foil, including up and over the sides, and spray with cooking spray. This will allow you to lift the fudge out of the pan for easier cutting. Plus, having the pan prepped ahead of time means you can spread the fudge mixture immediately in the pan. This is important for a creamy texture without any graininess.

2. Microwave Ingredients Until Smooth

Heat the almond bark, sweetened condensed milk, and peanut butter in a microwaveable bowl, one minute at a time. After each minute, stir well to distribute the heat, which will continue to melt the ingredients. Make sure it’s as melted and smooth as possible each time before adding more microwave time. This will avoid overheating and causing the fudge mixture to seize (thicken and become grainy).

3. Spread in the Pan and Wait

When the ingredients are completely melted and have a smooth consistency, immediately spread in the pan. Let sit at room temperature without being disturbed. It will take about 2 hours (or more) for the fudge to cool completely and be ready for cutting.

4. Lift the Fudge from the Pan and Cut

Use the extra foil on the edges of the pan to lift the foil and fudge out of the pan. Cut only as much as you’ll need at a time to prevent the pieces from drying out.

Storing Peanut Butter Fudge

The key to keeping fudge as delicious as the day you made it is to keep it from drying out. If you won’t use the entire pan of fudge at your gathering, cut only the number of pieces you’ll need. Once the fudge is cut, the exposed surface areas can become dry.

Room Temperature

This peanut butter fudge will keep well at room temperature. Just wrap the foil tightly around the leftover fudge, place it in an airtight container, and store at room temperature in a cool spot for up to 5 days.

Freezer

Due to the fragile structure of the fudge crystals, we do not recommend freezing fudge as it tends to dry out and get crumbly.