Peanut Butter Fudge is a rich, creamy, no-fuss dessert that sets quickly and tastes like a peanut-butter candy bar in bite form.
🥜 Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut butter (smooth works best)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Melt base
- In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat
- Stir in peanut butter until smooth and fully combined
2. Add sweetness
- Remove from heat
- Mix in vanilla and salt
- Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until thick and dough-like
3. Set the fudge
- Pour into a lined small pan (square or loaf pan)
- Smooth the top evenly
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm
5. Cut & serve
- Slice into small squares
- Store in fridge for best texture
✨ Tips for best results
- Use room temperature peanut butter for smoother mixing
- Don’t overheat—just melt gently
- For extra richness, add a few chocolate chips or swirl in cocoa powder
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top for crunch
🍽️ Texture & taste
- Creamy, dense, melt-in-your-mouth
- Sweet with salty peanut flavor
- Like a soft candy bar fudge
If you want, I can also give you:
- A 2-ingredient version
- A chocolate peanut butter fudge
- Or a healthy no-sugar version
