2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

5 from 6 votes

2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

Indulge in the simplicity of this 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge. Perfect for a quick sweet treat, it combines creamy peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk for a rich, melt-in-your-mouth fudge that's ridiculously easy to make.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Chill Time2

Total Time2 13

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Canadian

Keyword: 2 ingredient fudge, 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge

Servings: pieces

Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz or 300 mL. It is the same quantity for both*

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Line an 9x5" inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Combine Ingredients: Combine peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave the mixture for 2 minutes on 50% power. Stir until smooth. It’ll still be runny. Microwave on high power for 1 minute and stir again. Now it’ll be thick and fudgy.
Alternatively, you can use the stovetop method: In a medium saucepan, combine the peanut butter and sweetened condensed milk. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and thickens up.
Transfer and Set: Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Slice and Serve: Lift the fudge out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into squares and serve.

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Notes

*In the US, sweetened condensed milk is measured by weight and a can is 14 oz; elsewhere it’s measured by volume and it’s 300 mL. It is the same quantity inside the can. This confuses some people because 14 fluid ounces is not equal to 300 mL, but ounces by weight are different from fluid ounces (it depends on the product density).

This is a soft, creamy fudge with the texture of a soft caramel candy. I love this texture, but it's best served cold from the fridge. See notes in post about how to make it a firmer fudge if you prefer.

Add a pinch of salt or vanilla extract for an enhanced flavor.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for a firmer fudge. It's very soft at room temperature.

Experiment with toppings like chocolate chips or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.

To add a topping like sprinkles, nuts, or mini chocolate chips, sprinkle over the fudge while it's still warm, before setting.
To add sea salt, add once the fudge is set or it will dissolve on top.

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