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.

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.

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 one of the best tips I can give you is to make sure you line a mold with plastic wrap before your start–he 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.

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!

White Chocolate Fudge – A bit of vanilla extract makes this easy microwave fudge taste like ice cream.

Peanut Butter Fudge with Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Instructions

YouTube Video

Be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial, too:

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