Peanut Butter Fudge To Die For

You are going to love this peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream.

It’s easy to make the homemade peanut butter fudge, and this is truly one of the best desserts out there.

The creamy fudge recipe has always been a popular post here on the blog and is perfect to give as gifts, take to parties, or to serve as a dessert around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. 

We are peanut butter fudge piggies around here and if there’s a chance to make it, I will jump all over it.

We’ll eat any kind of fudge we can get our hands on, but this recipe is one of the best. 

The hubs really likes peanut butter fudge and requested it, so I decided to make some. And this really is an easy peanut butter fudge recipe–I promise.

A lot of people are intimidated by cooking peanut butter marshmallow fudge; however, it’s super simple and doesn’t take too much time.

It’s not a typical recipe simply because it asks for peanut butter chips instead of a spoonful or two of peanut butter. 

If you love peanut butter fudge with creamy peanut butter, give this old fashioned peanut butter fudge a try. And if you love peppermint, give this peppermint fudge a whirl. 

The chips give it that extra sweet flavor, and above all, adding the chips is easier. And, let’s just be honest, I undeniably like easy.

We didn’t even give it a chance to set up before we had our spoons out, digging into the warm gooey deliciousness.

I have to make sure there are four clean spoons at the ready. We will chance burning our fingers to dig into hot fudge.

This time was no exception. I honestly have never eaten anything that tasted this good.

Give this Chocolate Turtle Fudge a try and you’ll fall in love with this recipe, too.

What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Peanut Butter Fudge?

• Butter
• Sugar
• Evaporated milk
• Marshmallow creme
• Vanilla extract
• Peanut Butter chips

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

How Do I Make The Peanut Butter Fudge To Die For?

1. Add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan and turn the heat on the stovetop to medium-high. 
2. Next, add the evaporated milk and sugar and combine. 
3. Bring the ingredients to a full rolling boil and continue boiling until the thermometer reaches 234-degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, you can time the fudge for four minutes after it starts to boil.
4. Once the temperature reaches 234-degrees, remove from the heat, add the marshmallow creme, and stir until it melts.
5. Next, add the peanut butter chips and vanilla extract and stir until melted. 
6. Pour into a 9″ x 9″ or 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. 
7. Allow the fudge to set up for several hours. 

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge

Add the butter to a saucepan and melt on medium heat.

Next, pour the evaporated milk into the saucepan, followed by the granulated sugar.

Stir everything together and keep it on medium to medium-high heat. Bring it to a full rolling boil while stirring constantly.

Cook until the candy thermometer reaches 234-degrees.

Be sure not to allow the thermometer to touch the bottom of the pan, or you’ll get an incorrect reading.

Once the fudge begins to boil, you do not need to stir it often. Maybe, once or twice. 

If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can time it. Once the fudge gets to a full rolling boil, start the timer and boil for four minutes.

TIP: A full-rolling boil is when the fudge continues to boil, even while stirring and it will constantly bubble.

Once the thermometer reaches 234-degrees (or four minutes), remove from the heat.

Add the marshmallow creme to the saucepan. Stir until the marshmallow creme is melted and well blended.

I usually add the marshmallow before the chips because the heat will melt the marshmallow faster.

Add the vanilla extract and stir.

Finally, add the peanut butter chips to the saucepan and stir until they are melted and well blended.

Isn’t it the most beautiful thing you’ve ever laid eyes on?

The fudge comes out so creamy and sinfully rich. You can just sink your teeth into the dessert and immediately become addicted.

Finally, pour the fudge into the pan and let it cool and set up.

I like to use a 9″ x 9″ pan for my fudge because it makes it nice and thick.

You can also use a 9″ x 13″ pan and you will get more pieces out of it because the fudge will be a little thinner and more spread out.

The larger size is perfect if you want to take it to a party and share (which is hard to do because you will want to eat it all before you get the chance to take it!).

TIP: If you use a stoneware pan, you will need to spray it with a non-stick spray. If you use a glass or disposable metal pan, you don’t need to spray it.

The fudge recipe is like a party in your mouth. A really content, happy party.  

Get the recipe for peanut butter fudge below!

Other delicious holiday desserts:

• Peanut brittle is a traditional holiday candy and is very easy to make. The recipe only requires a few ingredients and is perfect to give away as gifts.
• Tiger butter homemade fudge is a super easy recipe to make. After mixing the peanut butter, white chocolate, and semi-sweet chocolate together, it creates swirls that are mesmerizing and decadent.
• Cake batter fudge has a fun and unusual ingredient – cake batter. And, it’s a quick recipe, too!
• Divinity candy can be a bit intimidating to make, but I’ll walk you through each step to get some traditional and wonderfully sweet candy.

Does peanut butter fudge need to be refrigerated?

No, you can keep the fudge at room temperature for up to a week, but be sure to keep it in an airtight container. You can keep the fudge in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Why did my fudge not set up?

It most likely did not cook long enough. I am not the best judge of when to start the four minutes, so I always use a thermometer as it seems to work almost every time. 

Do you stir fudge while boiling?

Not very often, because stirring the fudge can cause the growth of premature crystals. However, stirring it once in a while won’t hurt it. I have stirred it on occasion and it turned out fine. 

Peanut Butter Fudge With Marshmallow Cream

Check out the peanut butter fudge to die for recipe card below, grab those ingredients, and start cooking! This is a great holiday dessert and I think you’ll really love it.

Then, share your comments below and share a picture of your fudge on the Pinterest Pin!  If you made any changes or added something different, be sure to share it with us so we can try it, too!

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