Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge
Let’s face it. Fudge can be tricky. If it’s a humid day it can go south. If you boil it too long or not long enough you’re in trouble. So this super easy fudge using Eagle Brand condensed milk is a breath of fresh air.
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There’s no boiling…in fact all of it is done in the microwave. I seriously had it done in under ten minutes.
You can add peanuts to the peanut butter layer or leave it plain. I actually made two batches, one with and one without. It’s personal preference if you like a little nut or not. Enjoy!
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz. can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk, divided
- 1 cup white baking chips
- 1/3 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- optional 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil with the foil extending up over edges of pan.
- Microwave 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter and white baking chips in medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 1 minute or until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract until blended. Stir in peanuts if desired.
- Microwave remaining sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and salt in medium microwave-safe bowl on high 1 minute or until melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until blended.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the pan, smoothing out into an even layer. Spoon the chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer, smoothing with a spatula. Pat evenly to flatten top surface.
- Chill fudge for at least one hour and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
Source: Eagle Brand
I had the same problem Rob had last year. The chocolate layer never set. I measured out the 14oz in a measuring cup. I followed it specifically. My family doesn’t seem to care, they’re eating it anyways, but I had wanted to give it out as gifts. I’ll have to see if I can find a recipe that works.
Hi there,
This recipe sounded so easy I thought even I might be able to make it! But sadly, it didn’t turn out for me 🙁 The peanut butter layer set fine, but the chocolate layer never did. Even after being refrigerated overnight, the chocolate was still very soft and messy! Obviously I messed up somehow 🙁 Maybe I used too much sweetened condensed milk.
I couldn’t find a 14 oz can – I was only able to find 300ml cans (appoximately 1 cup, or 8oz). So after using 4oz from one can for the peanut butter layer, I was left with 4oz. I combined that with 6oz from a second can. Maybe my math was wrong and used too much milk.
Rob
This fudge is awesome!!
Since you need to chill to ‘harden’ it up, does this mean it needs to be stored in the fridge as well?
No. Once it’s set, it’s fine at room temperature.
Oh wow!! These look so good! I am definitely going to try these out for Christmas! Thanks:)
Looking forward to trying this fudge recipe. My husband has been begging for peanut butter fudge and loves his chocolate too so looking forward to surprising him with a combo!!!
Could milk chocolate chips be used or do they have to be semi sweet?
I’ve tried both. Milk chocolate is definitely sweeter so it’s just personal preference.
This reminds me of my Mom’s fudge recipe. It’s delicious and couldn’t be any easier 🙂
SO YUMMY!!!
Love this fudge! PB and chocolate goodness. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Fudge is so dangerous for me. I end up eating the whole tray. Once I make it out of the house it must go. It is perfect for gifts though. Love this easy peasy recipe.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!! It looks very doable. My husband LOVES fudge and I hardly ever make it because the recipes I’ve found are intimidating. He’ll be so excited when I surprise him with this. 🙂 Whitney