Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe (Easy)

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This microwave peanut butter fudge is such an easy recipe! Finished off with a creamy texture that is accented by buttery and sweet flavors, this smooth peanut butter & chocolate fudge is delicious and perfect for any time of the year.

Sweet and made within minutes, this creamy peanut butter fudge is one of my favorite dessert recipes because it is so easy to make and tastes stellar every single time. Made with unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and natural peanut butter, you will not be able to get enough of this east microwave peanut butter fudge recipe.

The options are limitless with this peanut butter fudge because you can add sea salt flakes, chocolate ganache, shredded coconut and so much more: whatever you want! This recipe comes together within 15 minutes so the next you have a sweet tooth, consider this simple recipe.

Just like your some of your favorite traditional fudge recipes, you’ll want to make sure you make this fudge for your favorite holidays and occasions. This fudge is great for gift-giving and is perfect for the dessert table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Gluten-Free: You’ll love this gluten-free dessert! You don’t have to worry about wheat in this recipe.
• Easy to Make: With only 5 ingredients and simple, fool-proof steps, this easy peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for when you don’t have a lot of time to make a dessert, but want to keep a dazzling wow factor.
• Prepared in Minutes: Since this recipe is prepared in the microwave, it’s almost effortless! Just a few trips back and forth to the microwave and fridge. The prep time is so easy!
• Delicious: Rich peanut butter is drizzled with melted chocolate for a nutty and sweet combination. The powdered sugar adds just enough sweetness to one of the easiest traditional fudge recipes out there!

How to Make the Best Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients

This no-bake peanut butter fudge uses only a handful of simple ingredients! You really won’t need much for this easy fudge.

Butter: You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this easy microwave peanut butter fudge. Both are fine!

Peanut Butter: I used creamy peanut butter, but you could also try crunchy peanut butter for some additional textures.

Powdered Sugar: You’ll want to make sure the powdered sugar is sifted! The powdered sugar adds just the perfect amount of sweetness needed in this recipe.

Vanilla Extract: What’s a dessert recipe without vanilla extract? The vanilla extract adds flavors to this recipe that are well-rounded and balanced.

Instructions

Read the recipe card for the full details for this easy recipe.

Prep & Mix: chop the butter into small pieces. Next, mix peanut butter and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. (I used a 4 quart bowl).

Microwave: Place the bowl in the microwave and microwave fudge on high heat in 30-second intervals until melted. Stir and repeat.
Note: learn more about cooking in a microwave airfryer combo in my complete guideline.

Add Sugar: Carefully, remove the bowl from the microwave and add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

Move to Baking Dish: Line 8-inch square pan with parchment or wax paper and transfer the peanut butter mixture into the pan or baking dish.

Refrigerate: Next, place the fudge mixture in the refrigerator for at least two hours, until the fudge sets. Finally, cut the fudge into 20 small squares. Enjoy!

Note: If you love the flavor of Reese’s peanut butter cups, you can drizzle dark chocolate over this delicious peanut butter fudge to make Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge!

Recipe FAQs

Variations and Substitutions

Enhance Flavors: Add some vanilla frosting if you prefer to step this microwave peanut butter fudge up a notch. You could also stir in some sweetened condensed milk for a creamy version. Don’t have ganache? Just melt some dark or milk chocolate chips (or any type of chocolate chip) and drizzle the melted chocolate over the fudge! White chocolate would also taste good here.

Make It Vegan: For a vegan version, you could try using vegan butter with vegan sugar.

Make It Keto: For a keto version, use powdered Swerve instead of regular sugar.

Additions and Toppings: Feel free to add some throw in some sea salt flakes, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips to the top of the fudge for bonus flavors. This fudge would also taste good with a little brown sugar added.

Expert Tips for Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

• Keep the pieces of fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
• For best results, make sure the peanut butter and butter mixture is melted all the way.
• Use a candy thermometer if you need to make sure the liquid is warm enough.
• Use a sharp knife when cutting the fudge into small or large pieces.
• Make sure to use caution when heating the peanut butter and butter in the microwave. Don’t burn yourself!
• The corner pieces are the best part!
• Fudge freezes well! Just place the fudge in a freezer-safe storage container or bag and freeze for up to two to three months.
• If you like a less-sweet fudge, cut the amount of sugar in half. Then each piece of fudge will only have 219 calories and 7.5 grams of sugar!

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• Peanut Butter Eggs
• Vegan Nutella
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