Description
Creamy homemade Peanut Butter Fudge delivers sweet, melt-in-your-mouth magic straight from grandma’s kitchen. Rich chocolate-swirled squares promise delightful comfort with minimal effort and maximum flavor satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a square baking vessel by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides for effortless removal.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and milk over medium heat, whisking continuously to create a uniform liquid.
- Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil, maintaining constant stirring to prevent scorching and ensure sugar completely dissolves.
- Continue boiling for precisely three minutes, watching for a smooth, glossy consistency that indicates proper sugar integration.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately introduce peanut butter, stirring vigorously to create a homogeneous, silky texture.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy appearance with no visible peanut butter streaks.
- Carefully transfer the molten fudge into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and eliminate any potential air pockets.
- Allow the fudge to rest at room temperature, permitting natural cooling and setting for approximately one hour.
- Once completely solidified, slice the fudge into precise square portions using a sharp knife, creating uniform, delectable pieces ready for serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality, creamy peanut butter for the richest, smoothest texture that melts perfectly into the fudge mixture.
- Stir continuously while boiling sugar and milk to prevent burning and ensure even sugar dissolution.
- For a lower-sugar version, substitute part of the sugar with a sugar-free alternative or use a natural sweetener like stevia.
- Customize the fudge by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg