Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Indulge in this rich and creamy Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge, a delightful twist on the classic fudge that will satisfy your sweet cravings in no time. Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 5 minutes, this confection offers the perfect blend of smooth peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors. Whether enjoyed as a treat on its own or as a topping for ice cream, this fudge is sure to become one of your favorite go-to recipes. For a classic peanut butter taste, simply omit the cocoa to create a pure peanut butter fudge that is just as scrumptious. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a personal indulgence!
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
2 (cups)
cocoa
3 (tablespoons)
milk
0.5 (cups)
peanut butter
1 (cup)
vanilla flavoring
1 (teaspoon)
pecans
0.5 (cups, optional)
Instructions
1
Prepare your workspace by having a bowl set aside with 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring. If using, also add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and 1/2 cup of milk. Stir the ingredients together over medium heat.
3
Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, stirring continuously. Once boiling, let it cook for exactly one minute without stirring.
4
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly pour the hot mixture over the peanut butter, vanilla, and chopped nuts in the bowl.
5
Using a wooden spoon or hand mixer, beat the mixture vigorously until it thickens and comes together – this should take about one minute.
6
Immediately pour the fudge onto a buttered platter or lined baking dish, spreading evenly.
7
Allow the fudge to cool at room temperature until set, then cut into squares or rectangles for serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge?
It is a rich and creamy confection that offers a perfect blend of smooth peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors, made with just a few simple ingredients.
How long does it take to make this fudge?
This fudge recipe is very quick and can be prepared in under 5 minutes.
Can I make this recipe without chocolate?
Yes, for a classic peanut butter taste, you can simply omit the cocoa to create a pure peanut butter fudge.
What ingredients are needed for the fudge?
You will need 2 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring, and optionally 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
Do I need to bake this fudge?
No, this is a no-bake recipe that is prepared on the stovetop and then allowed to set at room temperature.
How do I prepare the peanut butter mixture?
Set aside a bowl containing 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and optionally 1/2 cup of chopped pecans before you start cooking the sugar mixture.
What goes into the saucepan?
In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups of sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and 1/2 cup of milk.
How should I heat the sugar and cocoa mixture?
Stir the ingredients together over medium heat until the mixture reaches a rapid boil.
How long should the mixture boil?
Once the mixture reaches a rapid boil, let it cook for exactly one minute.
Should I stir the mixture while it is boiling?
No, you should not stir the mixture during the one minute that it is boiling.
What is the next step after boiling?
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly pour the hot mixture over the peanut butter, vanilla, and nuts in the bowl.
How do I mix the hot sugar with the peanut butter?
Use a wooden spoon or a hand mixer to beat the mixture vigorously.
How long should I beat the fudge mixture?
Beat the mixture for about one minute until it thickens and comes together.
How should I prepare the cooling dish?
You should use a buttered platter or a lined baking dish to prevent the fudge from sticking.
How do I set the fudge?
Immediately pour the thickened fudge onto your prepared dish, spread it evenly, and allow it to cool at room temperature until set.
How should I serve the fudge?
Once the fudge has cooled and set, cut it into squares or rectangles for serving.
Can this fudge be used as a topping?
Yes, besides being enjoyed on its own, it makes an excellent topping for ice cream.
Is this recipe good for gifts?
Absolutely, this decadent fudge is perfect for parties, gifts, or as a personal indulgence.
What kind of texture does this fudge have?
The fudge is described as having a rich and creamy texture.
What type of nuts are recommended?
The recipe suggests using 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, though they are optional.
Can I use a hand mixer?
Yes, a hand mixer can be used instead of a wooden spoon to beat the fudge mixture until it thickens.
How much milk is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of milk.
How much sugar is used?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sugar.
What is the role of vanilla in this recipe?
One teaspoon of vanilla flavoring is added to the peanut butter to enhance the overall flavor profile.
Should I stir the sugar mixture before it boils?
Yes, you should stir the sugar, cocoa, and milk together while heating it over medium heat until it boils.
Is the boiling time critical?
Yes, the recipe specifies cooking it for exactly one minute once it reaches a rapid boil.
What should I do if I want a pure peanut butter flavor?
Simply leave out the 3 tablespoons of cocoa from the saucepan mixture.
When do I add the pecans?
Pecans are added to the bowl with the peanut butter and vanilla before the hot syrup is poured in.
How do I spread the fudge?
After beating the mixture for a minute, immediately pour it onto the dish and spread it evenly before it sets.
Where should the fudge cool?
The fudge should be allowed to cool at room temperature.