Peanut Butter Fudge with Condensed Milk Recipe
This creamy and delicious Peanut Butter Fudge made with smooth peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk is an easy no-bake treat that sets perfectly in the fridge. With a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this fudge is a quick indulgence that requires minimal ingredients and effort. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a buttery, chewy bite of homemade goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups (360 g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line Baking Dish: Take an 8×8 inch baking dish or square pan and line it with parchment paper, ensuring the paper hangs slightly over the edges for easy removal later. If you don’t have parchment paper, alternatives like plastic wrap, wax paper, aluminum foil, or greasing the pan with oil or butter will work, but parchment is preferred for best results.
- Heat Peanut Butter: In a saucepan over low heat, add the smooth peanut butter and heat it gently for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally with a ladle to help it thin out evenly without scorching.
- Combine Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the warmed peanut butter. Stir gently and occasionally to combine without overmixing. Continue heating over low heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture thickens to a consistency similar to very thick caramel, making sure to watch closely to prevent burning.
- Transfer to Dish and Smooth: Pour the thickened fudge mixture into the lined baking dish using a ladle and rubber spatula to scrape all the sticky mixture from the pan. Smooth the top with the rubber spatula to create an even surface.
- Set the Fudge: Allow the fudge mixture to cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. Chill for 2 to 2.5 hours; 2 hours will yield a soft, melt-in-the-mouth fudge, while 2.5 hours will create a slightly firmer texture that still melts delightfully.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, gently lift the fudge out of the baking dish using the parchment paper. Using a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped dry, cut the fudge into squares of your desired size. Keep warming the knife as needed to achieve clean cuts. Serve and enjoy the rich, chewy, buttery treat.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best texture and ease of mixing.
- Keep the heat low when heating the peanut butter and condensed milk to avoid burning the mixture.
- Warming the knife before cutting the fudge ensures clean edges and prevents sticking.
- You can substitute the baking dish lining with alternatives but parchment paper is highly recommended.
- Store leftover fudge in the refrigerator to maintain firmness and freshness.
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