This classic Peanut Butter Fudge is so rich, creamy and packed with peanut butter flavor. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients and makes the perfect gift for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) peanut butter
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Method
- Place the peanut butter, milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl. Allow to cool slightly.
- Place the bowl in the fridge and chill for 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
- Remove from the fridge and use a spoon or your hands to form the mixture into small balls. Place on a plate lined with parchment paper and return to the fridge to chill for another hour.
- Enjoy!
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a more intense peanut butter flavor, you can use 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) of peanut butter instead of 1 cup (250 ml).
If you want a sweeter fudge, you can add 1/2 cup (125 ml) of honey to the mixture.
For a chocolate peanut butter fudge, you can add 1/2 cup (125 ml) of chocolate chips to the mixture.
What other food it works well with
Peanut butter fudge goes well with other sweet treats like cookies, cake, brownies, etc. It also goes well with salty snacks like pretzels and chips.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making peanut butter fudge is not stirring the mixture constantly. This can cause the mixture to burn and become bitter.
Another common mistake is not chilling the mixture long enough. This can cause the fudge to be too soft and not hold its shape.
Nutritional Information
Peanut butter fudge is high in calories and fat. One small piece of fudge can contain upwards of 200 calories and 10 grams of fat. Peanut butter fudge is also high in sugar. One small piece of fudge can contain upwards of 20 grams of sugar.
Allergens
Peanut butter fudge contains peanuts and milk. It may also contain traces of other allergens like soy, wheat, tree nuts, etc.