My peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk recipe is easy and delicious! Made by melting 3 ingredients in the microwave–condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter–you can make a quick and simple homemade fudge that’s incredibly flavorful. If you want to learn how to make peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk keep reading!
Can You Make Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk?
Yes! As shown in my traditional fudge with sweetened condensed milk recipe, it’s possible to make high-quality homemade candy by melting condensed milk and chocolate chips together in the microwave.
Although the plain version is great, the base recipe can be tweaked to change the flavor. My strawberry fudge with sweetened condensed milk was extremely delicious, so I wondered if it would be possible to make other flavors as well.
I absolutely love peanut butter, especially in desserts, so I looked into creating a peanut butter fudge recipe with sweetened condensed milk with my Parnell The Chef touch–and I’m glad I did because this fudge turned out great. In fact, it was one of the best things I’ve made in a long time.
Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk Ingredients
My peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk recipe is easy because it has just 3 ingredients:
Sweetened Condensed Milk – 1 14 oz can
Peanut Butter – 1/2 cup ( I used creamy, natural, no-stir)
White Chocolate Chips – 1 11 oz bag
Optional:
Vanilla – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1/8 teaspoon
Tools:
Microwave-Safe Bowl – For melting the ingredients together.
Large Spoon – For stirring the ingredients.
Loaf Pan – The mold for hardening the fudge.
Plastic Wrap or Wax Paper – To line the mold so the fudge comes out more easily.
What Type of Peanut Butter Should I Use?
You can use almost any type of peanut butter: creamy or crunchy, natural or conventional. However, DO NOT use natural peanut butter with oil separation. I’m not sure why, but this type of peanut butter doesn’t usually work well in recipes.
Instead, use no-stir peanut butter. If you’re concerned about hydrogenated oils and trans fats, do what I did an opt for natural no-stir peanut butter. And if the ingredients list says “roasted peanuts,” that’s even better–it’s going to be super flavorful.
Sweetened Condensed Milk vs. Evaporated Milk
When making this recipe, be sure to use sweetened condensed milk, NOT evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is milk with most of the water removed and sugar added, while evaporated milk simply has had most of the water removed, no sugar added.
Sweetened condensed milk cans are usually smaller, so that can be a way to distinguish between the two. This recipe won’t work if you use the wrong type of canned milk, so read the label carefully!
How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Learning how to make 3-ingredient peanut butter fudge with condensed milk is easy. Just follow a few, simple steps:
Line a Mold with Plastic Wrap
This fudge recipe goes fast, so make sure you line a mold with plastic wrap before your start the recipe. The fudge hardens quickly, so your mold needs to be ready from the start.
Combine the Ingredients (except the vanilla–if using)
The first step is to combine all the ingredients to a safe bowl. If using vanilla extract, wait until after microwaving the ingredients together.
Microwave the Ingredients in 30-Second Increments, then Stir
Once all the ingredients are combined in the bowl, put the bowl in the microwave and heat on high, uncovered, for 4, 30 seconds (a total of 2 minutes). After each increment, take the bowl out of the microwave and stir the ingredients to make sure everything melts together evenly.
Stir Thoroughly at the End
After microwaving the sweetened condensed milk, white chocolate chips, and peanut butter together for a total of 2 minutes, take it out of the microwave and stir thoroughly. Although some of the white chocolate chips may not be completely melted, stirring well will help them melt.
If Using, Add the Vanilla Extract
Now that you’re done microwaving the fudge, it’s same to add the vanilla extract, if you’re using it.
Pour the Fudge into the Mold
Once everything is mixed together thoroughly, pour the fudge into the plastic-lined mold as soon as possible. This fudge hardens quickly, so it’s important to get it into a mold as soon as possible.
Harden the Fudge
Let the fudge sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours so the fudge can harden.
Serve
Time to serve and enjoy!
Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk FAQ’s
How Many Pieces of Fudge Does this Recipe Make?
If made in a regular loaf pan and cut in 1-inch pieces, this recipe should make about 30 servings that are big enough for 2-3 bites: enough for you to get a good taste without crashing from a sugar rush.
Can I Use Crunchy Peanut Butter?
Yes! While the fudge won’t be as smooth and creamy, you can definitely use crunchy peanut butter if you want a bit more texture.
Can I Used Low-Fat / Fat-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk?
No. Although I haven’t tried this recipe with low-fat or fat-free condensed milk, my guess is that the lack of saturated fat would mean that the fudge would have more difficulty holding its shape. Additionally, it wouldn’t taste as rich: that’s why I recommend using the regular, full-fat version for this recipe.
Can I Make this Recipe on the Stovetop?
Yes! You can definitely make this recipe on the stovetop without making any adjustments to the ingredients: simply pour the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine.
Should Peanut Butter Fudge Be Refrigerated? *
Yes! Refrigeration helps harden this fudge–if kept out on the counter for a long period of time, it will still hold its sharp, but it’s be as firm.
How Long Does Peanut Butter Fudge Last? *
Peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk will last 1 week if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It may even keep for 2-3 weeks, but after that, the quality will start to decline.
Can You Freeze Peanut Butter Fudge? *
Yes! Freeze the peanut butter fudge by cutting it into individual servings, placing the pieces into a plastic bag, and then putting the bag into the freezer. When you want to serve the fudge, take however many pieces you want out of the freezer and put them in the refrigerator for about 2 hours so they can thaw.
Why Did My Fudge Not Get Hard? *
With this particular recipe, it’s probably because the fudge didn’t have enough time to chill. As stated above, I would allow this fudge to sit in the refrigerator for 4 hours so it can set fully before cutting.
A Chef’s Review
Overall, my 3-ingredient peanut butter fudge with sweetened condensed milk recipe was a big success. With just a few ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, I made a super flavorful dessert. Although the flavor of the white chocolate chips was present, I was impressed by how strong the peanut butter flavor was.
Honestly, I can’t really think of any critiques of this recipe. If you’re looking for a fudge with just 100% peanut butter flavor, this isn’t it–but if you like both peanut butter and white chocolate, then this is easy recipe is one you’re definitely one worth trying.
Possible Changes to the Recipe
Like I said, I was really pleased with how this recipe turned out–but one day I’d still like to try:
Crunchy Peanut Butter –As previously stated, using crunchy peanut butter would give this fudge a different texture.
Vanilla Extract – Even though it’s an optional ingredient, I think a bit of vanilla would help to bring out the white chocolate flavor.
Chopped Peanuts – Chopped peanuts would add more flavor, as well as a nice bit of crunch.
Other Mix-Ins – Chocolate chips, marshmallows, or even peanut butter chips might be interesting.
Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Variations
If you liked this white chocolate version, you might also want to try:
Dark Chocolate – Amanda at RecipesWorthRepeating.com has a chocolate peanut butter fudge with semi-sweet chocolate chips recipe you should definitely try.
Milk Chocolate – If you’re not a fan of the bitterness of dark chocolate, using a bag of milk chocolate would give you the rich chocolate flavor you want with a bit more sweetness.
More Sweetened Condensed Milk Fudge Recipes
If you’re looking for more easy sweetened condensed milk fudge recipes, I have some more for you:
2-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge – This is another simple microwave recipe that is great for the holidays.
Easy Strawberry Fudge – This treat has all the fruity flavor of strawberries in a fudgy texture: I love it!
Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Instructions
Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (133g) *I used natural, no-stir peanut butter: you can use any kind that does NOT have oil separation
- 1 11 oz bag white chocolate chips (313.5g)
- Optional:
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- This fudge hardens fast once it comes out of the microwave, so make sure you line a mold with plastic wrap before you start the recipe.
- Combine all peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk (and salt if using) in a microwave-safe bowl. If using vanilla, wait to add it.
- Microwave the ingredients on HIGH in 30-second increments for a total of 2 minutes, stirring after each increment.
- If the white chocolate chips don’t appear melted at the end, keep stirring: the residual heat will melt them.
- If using vanilla extract, add it once the fudge comes out of the microwave.
- Pour the peanut butter fudge into the prepared mold and let it harden in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
YouTube Video
Be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial, too:
