No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
If you need an easy, no-cook, no-mixer, no-fuss, foolproof fudge that’s ready in about an hour, this is your recipe. It’s loaded with tons of peanut butter so if you’re a peanut butter fan, you’re going to love it. The fudge itself is made with peanut butter chips and peanut butter. More peanut butter chips are sprinkled on top of the rich, fudgy layer of chocolate ganache. Rather than making peanut butter fudge balls partially dipped in chocolate to leave a circle of peanut butter visible (hence the name buckeye fudge because the traditional fudge looks like the nut of a buckeye tree), I poured everything into a pan and topped with chocolate. So much faster and easier than making individual fudge balls and then dipping them one by one in chocolate. I don’t need any extra work around the holidays! I gave the batch to my daughter’s cheerleading team for a team party and there weren’t any leftovers despite how rich it is. People can’t resist dense, chewy fudge with a layer of chocolate that’s begging you to sink your teeth into it.
Buckeye Fudge Ingredients
If you’ve never had homemade buckeye fudge before, it’s essentially chocolate-topped peanut butter fudge. So good, I know! The ingredients list is simple:
Peanut butter chips Sweetened condensed milk Creamy peanut butter Semi-sweet chocolate chips Heavy cream
What’s the Best Peanut Butter for Making Fudge?
Use a regular no-stir peanut butter brand, like Jif or Skippy, when making this recipe. Natural peanut butters tend to separate and can result in greasy fudge.
Can I Use Another Nut Butter?
Most likely, yes! So long as the nut or seed butter you use is no-stir (not natural), it should work just fine.
How to Make Buckeye Fudge
Making peanut butter fudge with chocolate fudge might sound complicated — it’s two kinds of fudge, after all! — but the process is actually quite simple. Here’s an overview of the recipe:
How to Store Fudge
Although the no-bake chocolate-topped peanut butter fudge can be stored at room temperature, I prefer to store it in the fridge where it will keep airtight for many weeks, or in the freezer where it will keep for many months.
Can This Recipe Be Doubled?
Absolutely! Use a 9×13-inch pan and double the ingredients.
Tips for Making Buckeye Fudge
When melting the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, be sure to microwave them for no more than 15 to 20 seconds at a time. You don’t want to accidentally scorch them! Note that this recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk NOT evaporated milk. They’re two totally different products! To cut the fudge into clean slices, run a sharp chef’s knife under warm tap water, pat dry with a kitchen towel, and then slice.
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