Irresistibly Creamy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Make this easy, no-bake peanut butter fudge using only three simple ingredients for a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that is perfect for gifting or quick sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 2 min
- Total Time: 12 min
- Yield: 36 small squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 60 seconds.
- Stir the mixture until it is completely smooth. If necessary, microwave for another 15 seconds and stir again until fully combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. The mixture will become very thick.
- Press the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the top.
- Refrigerate the fudge for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to cut.
- Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into small squares before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use natural peanut butter, but ensure you stir it well before measuring.
- If you prefer a classic, slightly firmer fudge, you can substitute the powdered sugar with 1 cup of melted white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of butter, omitting the microwave step and melting all ingredients together on the stovetop over low heat.
- Store leftover peanut butter fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg