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Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
Luscious and creamy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four simple ingredients. No candy thermometer is required to make this no-fuss fudge recipe.
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Luscious and creamy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four ingredients. This simple fudge recipe makes a great gift for friends and neighbors.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
Homemade fudge that comes together in just 10 minutes? This delectable fudge recipe combines Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream combine to make a rich and creamy fudge
The perfect addition to any party, this no-fuss recipe is fun to make, eat, and gift. You don’t even need a candy thermometer to create this wonderfully smooth fudge.
Pair your homemade fudge with other easy candy treats like Ritz cracker toffee, or pair it with other easy fudge recipes including layered peppermint fudge. Enjoy your holiday treats with a mug of frozen hot chocolate or some spiked hot chocolate.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients
- Reese’s peanut butter cups - full-size peanut butter cups
- Chocolate chips - semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Heavy cream
Make the peanut butter cups easier to chop by refrigerating them for at least 10 minutes before you start. Another option for crumbling the peanut butter cups is to freeze them and then crush them with a knife.
You could mix semi-sweet chocolate chips with other flavors, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips. Just be sure that the total amount of chips used equals 3 cups. It’s also important to make sure that you buy condensed milk rather than evaporated milk for your fudge. Evaporated milk is too runny for this recipe, and the fudge won’t set.
To help slice the fudge after chilling, score a grid on the top of the fudge when it is still warm and just barely set. You can also make slicing your cooled fudge easier by dipping the knife into boiling water and drying it completely before slicing. The heat will help the blade slice through the fudge.
How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
FIRST STEP: Line a 9x9 pan with aluminum foil, and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
SECOND STEP: Line the bottom of the pan with 16 peanut butter cups (4 rows of 4). Slice 4 additional cups in half, and place them along the edges of the pan. This should completely cover the bottom of the pan.
THIRD STEP: Slice into quarters, or crumble the remaining 20 peanut butter cups and set them aside.
FOURTH STEP: Using a 1.5 to 2-quart heavy-bottom saucepan, add the chocolate chips, the heavy cream, and the sweetened condensed milk. Heat on low, and stir until all the ingredients are completely melted and smooth.
FIFTH STEP: Spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the peanut butter cups lining the pan.
SIXTH STEP: Evenly sprinkle the sliced or crumbled peanut butter cups over the tops of the chocolate layer. Lightly press the peanut butter cup topping into the warm chocolate.
SEVENTH STEP: Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
EIGHTH STEP: Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes.
NINTH STEP: Slice the brownies and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Can I freeze fudge?
Reese’s peanut butter fudge can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Can I use different types of chocolate chips?
You could mix semi-sweet chocolate chips with other flavors, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips. Just be sure that the total quantity of chips equals 3 cups.
How do I easily chop peanut butter cups?
Refrigerating the peanut butter cups for at least 10 minutes makes them much easier to chop.
How to Store Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this easy fudge recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
Luscious and creamy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge is made with just four simple ingredients. No candy thermometer is required to make this no-fuss fudge recipe.
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Ingredients
- 40 Reese's full size peanut butter (divided)
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
DIRECTIONS
- Line a 9x9 pan with aluminum foil, and lightly spray with nonstick spray. Set it aside.
- Line the bottom of the pan with 16 peanut butter cups (4 rows of 4). Slice 4 additional cups in half, and place them along the edges of the pan. This should completely cover the bottom of the pan.
- Slice into quarters, or crumble the remaining 20 peanut butter cups and set them aside.
- Using a 1.5 to 2-quart heavy-bottom saucepan, add the chocolate chips, the heavy cream, and the sweetened condensed milk. Heat on low, and stir until all the ingredients are completely melted and smooth.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the peanut butter cups lining the pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the sliced or crumbled peanut butter cups over the tops of the chocolate layer. Lightly press the peanut butter cup topping into the warm chocolate.
- Allow the brownies to cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes.
- Slice the brownies and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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