I admit, I’m a total fudge-aholic and will make fudge every 4-6 weeks for me (oh I mean my family) to enjoy. I like all kinds of fudge, but one of my absolute favorites happens to be Peanut Butter Cup Fudge!
When most people make this recipe they use a chocolate flavored fudge base…which is a tad too sweet for me. When I make it, I use a creamy peanut butter fudge base and then add-in my chopped miniature peanut butter cups. I add-in a moderate amount of them, but if like it really sweet and chocolatey, you can certainly add-in even more (or less).
Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Recipe
non-stick cooking spray (I use regular, not flavored)
3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 2/3 cups creamy peanut butter (not chunky)
1 (7 oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
You’ll need a 13″ by 9″ baking dish. Line it with aluminum foil that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan combine together the granulated sugar, butter and evaporated milk, stirring constantly on medium heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. I use a non-stick silicone spatula spoon which works perfectly. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the creamy peanut butter until blended. Add in the marshmallow creme and vanilla extract, stirring until all ingredients are combined and melted together. Stir in 1 cup of the chopped miniature peanut butter cups.
Quickly spoon or pour the fudge mixture into your prepared pan. You want to get it into the pan before the PB cups melt. Use a spatula to level-out the mixture so that it’s an even layer in your baking pan. Take the remaining chopped peanut butter cups and spread them across the top, pushing them down into the fudge a little bit. You want them to stick in it, so that when you cut the fudge, they stay put.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to allow it to firm up. Remove and cut into squares. Store the squares in an airtight container.
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My younger son loves peanut butter cups and I am sure this dessert would thrill him. I have not made it for him since he was a child!
My most favorite candy is peanut butter cups. I like peanut butter fudge. This is the best of both worlds.
I LOVE fudge and this looks amazing. Thanks for the recipe. I pinned it so I can make this soon.
For me peanut butter and chocolate together are the best. This recipe looks different than the one I have used and I think it would be better and creamier.
Oh you had me in with the picture. I don’t know is I will make it until there is company. There are only two of us here and we do not need that much sugar between the two of us. But I will keep it in mind for company.
This looks too good if you know what I mean! I would have to make this knowing I would be giving it away! It has everything in it, we love. I mean it is perfect! I could go for one piece and then it would have to disappear or I would keep eating it bit by bit.
I have not had peanut butter fudge in years and I have never attempted to make it myself. I sure would love to give this recipe a try but it might be dangerous for me to have this in the house diet what diet lol.