Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
This Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is a quick and indulgent dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. Ready in under 15 minutes without baking, it delivers a smooth, luscious texture and rich peanut butter flavor. Perfect for satisfying last-minute sweet cravings or sharing with friends, it’s customizable and easy to make with no special equipment required.
- Author: Kaeli
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. This will make removing the fudge easier and help achieve clean edges.
- Melt the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and peanut butter. Heat in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually sift in the powdered sugar while stirring to keep the mixture lump-free. Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until fully combined into a thick, creamy batter.
- Transfer and Chill: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least two hours until firm yet still creamy.
- Slice and Serve: Use the parchment edges to lift the fudge out of the pan, cut into bite-sized squares, and enjoy your smooth, creamy peanut butter fudge!
Notes
- Use softened butter at room temperature for easier melting and smoother mixing.
- Sift powdered sugar before adding to avoid lumps and ensure a silky smooth texture.
- Stir gently and only until combined to keep the fudge creamy and prevent graininess.
- Allow the fudge to chill fully to achieve perfect firmness and clean slices.
- Store fudge in an airtight container to maintain softness and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/16th of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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