Are you wanting to try your hand at making fudge but don't know where to start? Give this rich and creamy peanut butter chocolate swirl fudge a try.
Made in in your microwave with simple ingredients you probably already have, this recipe is practically foolproof.
And it is delicious too!
Peanut butter lovers rejoice! This fudge only has a few basic ingredients you probably have in your pantry and it microwaves in just 4 minutes.... and then you have to wait FOREVER for it to set.
Okay, maybe it only seems like forever.
With all of the butter in this recipe, it was so rich that I am glad I added the dark chocolate swirl to balance it out a bit.
Since the mixtures are rather thick and the pieces would eventually be cut rather small, I didn't really swirl the chocolate and peanut butter like I would for a marble cake. Instead I left the peanut butter layers a bit uneven and then added the chocolate to even it out.
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge
The ingredients are pretty much what you would expect, and all are readily available.
- butterΒ (or margarine, coconut oil or shortening)
- creamy peanut butter (or crunchy if you prefer)
- vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- dark chocolate melting wafersΒ (or chocolate chips)
I had dark chocolate melting wafers on hand, but you could easily use chocolate chips or baking chocolate with a little butter or coconut oil to help it mix smoothly.
Can you make fudge with other nut butters?
Absolutely! I think pecan or almond butter would be particularly delicious. You could even try sunflower seed butter if nut allergies are an issue.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Β½ cup butter (plus more for greasing pan)
- Β½ cup creamy peanut butter
- Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Β½ cup dark chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips with about Β½ teaspoon of butter or coconut oil)
- ΒΌ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place butter and peanut butter in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 2 minutes on high.
- Stir and microwave 2 more minutes on high. Stir the mixture a little bit to help it settle then remove from microwave.
- Add vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Melt the dark chocolate wafers in the microwave (about 30 seconds). Mix in ΒΌ cup of powdered sugar.
- Put half of the peanut butter mixture into the loaf pan and spread out. Add half of the chocolate mixture, swirling slightly. Repeat with remaining peanut butter then chocolate.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until hard, about 2 hours. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store in an air tight container.
Wendy Klik
Life doesn't get much easier or more delicious than this. Thanks for sharing.
Karen
In a microwave! How awesome and easy peasy! The fudge sounds amazing.
Christie
Yes! I'll take the whole batch. Peanut butter fudge is my all time fave!
Cheese Curd In Paradise
I love that this is made in the microwave- I love an easy prep and clean-up! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter!