Description
Irresistible peanut butter fudge promises pure indulgence with classic American dessert charm. Creamy chocolate and rich peanut butter combine for a quick, melt-in-your-mouth treat you can easily enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 mL/24 fl oz) unsalted butter
- 3 cups (720 mL/24 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- 12 cups (1.4 kg/3 lbs) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Line three 9-inch baking dishes with parchment paper, ensuring paper edges extend beyond the sides for simple extraction.
- Melting: Combine butter and peanut butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until achieving a seamless, glossy texture for 5-7 minutes.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, creating an aromatic foundation for the fudge.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually fold powdered sugar into the warm mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition until developing a dense, velvety consistency.
- Molding and Setting: Transfer the mixture evenly across prepared pans, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Allow fudge to solidify at room temperature for approximately 12 hours, or expedite the process by refrigerating for 30-45 minutes.
- Portioning: Once fully set, lift the fudge block using parchment paper edges and slice into uniform, symmetrical squares using a sharp knife, transforming the mixture into delectable, ready-to-serve confections.
Notes
- Butter Consistency Check: Ensure butter and peanut butter melt smoothly without burning by maintaining medium heat and stirring constantly.
- Sugar Integration Technique: Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, uniform texture that blends seamlessly.
- Setting Time Strategy: Allow fudge to set naturally at room temperature for the best texture, but refrigeration works as a quick alternative for time-sensitive situations.
- Storage and Preservation: Store fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for extended freshness without compromising its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg