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    2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge + Video

    Published: Oct 28, 2022 by Lee-Ann · 4 Comments

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    This 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge recipe is a sweet treat game changer.

    Delicious and creamy peanut butter fudge with no cooking - not even the microwave let alone a candy thermometer!

    square pieces of peanut butter fudge sitting on white parchment paper.

    So...2 ingredient peanut butter fudge that I don't even need the microwave for...sounds too good to be true?

    Hey, I was skeptical at first too!

    But I can report back that it totally works and it's awesome!!! Plus it only took 2 minutes. That's right. 2. Minutes.

    Peanut butter + vanilla frosting x stir = peanut butter fudge.

    Most recipes for this kind of 2 ingredient fudge recipe call for you to melt the peanut butter a little in the microwave prior to mixing, but I found that you don't even need to do that!

    Table of Contents

    • Why you will love this 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe
    • What you need to make this recipe
    • How to make 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge
    • Top tips
    • 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge variations
    • Get the kids involved
    • Can I freeze this fudge
    • Storage
    • Other recipes you may enjoy
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    • 2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge + Video

    Why you will love this 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge recipe

    • The ultimate easy fudge recipe for the kids to make - no cooking at all!
    • Pantry (shelf-stable) ingredients for that fudge related emergency!
    • Amazing peanut butter flavour!

    What you need to make this recipe

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    • a jar of peanut butter (smooth and creamy) - at room temperature
    • a container of premade vanilla frosting - at room temperature

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make 2 ingredient peanut butter fudge

    1. Put the peanut butter and vanilla frosting together in a bowl.
    2. Mix together to combine - the mixture will start out soft.
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    1. As you continue to mix it will get firmer, and the texture will change. It will look and feel like play dough (Play-Doh)!
    2. Press the fudge mixture into a greased and lined pan, flatten with a silicone spatula and place in the fridge to firm up.
    step by step photos showing how to make this recipe.

    Top tips

    • As long as both of your ingredients for this fudge are at room temperature (both are shelf-stable so are in your pantry anyway) then there is no need to microwave the peanut butter. It will all mix together just fine.
    • Honestly, this fudge can be eaten pretty much straight away as soon as it's mixed. You will literally see it firm up as you mix it. The texture will get firmer though after it's chilled in the refrigerator.
    • I found smooth peanut butter works best for this recipe rather than the crunchy kind.
    • The size of the container you choose to set the fudge in can vary from what I have used, it will just turn out a bit thicker or thinner. A baking pan or a loaf pan are both good ideas, plus you could also use a plastic container to set it in too.
    • Greasing and lining the pan with parchment paper is still important for this recipe even though it's a no bake dessert. This will help you get the fudge out of the pan or baking dish once it's set.
    • I recommend lining your pan with parchment or baking paper because it's stronger than foil and less likely to tear.

    2 ingredient peanut butter fudge variations

    • Fancy up this delicious fudge a bit by adding some sprinkles, chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top.
    • Change up the flavour by using chocolate frosting.

    Get the kids involved

    An awesome idea for the kids to do would be to press the mixed up fudge into silicone ice cube molds (think fun shapes like hearts maybe) or cookie cutters.

    The mixed fudge has a pliable texture like play dough (Play-Doh) but edible - so much fun!

    Then they can just get flip over the molds and pop them out when they are set from the fridge.

    No need to grease or even get out a sharp knife to cut the fudge in pieces!

    Can I freeze this fudge

    Yes.

    Storage

    Keep this fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks - if it lasts that long.

    Other recipes you may enjoy

    Peanut Butter Mug Cake - this easy peanut butter mug cake is the perfect way to satisfy those sweet cravings! Cooked in the microwave, these mug cakes are fast and full of peanut butter taste!

    Individual Oreo Cheesecakes - super cute little bite-sized desserts! With a whole Oreo cookie as the base, this make ahead dessert has only 5 ingredients too!

    📖 Recipe

    square pieces of peanut butter fudge sitting on white parchment paper.

    2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge + Video

    2 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge is a no-cook sweet treat game changer! Mix together peanut butter and premade frosting for quick and easy fudge!
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    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Serving: 25
    Calories: 161kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 400 g smooth peanut butter at room temperature
    • 400 g vanilla frosting (I used Betty Crockers) at room temperature

    Watch me make this recipe

    Instructions

    • Grease and line a 20cm square (8") pan with butter or cooking spray and parchment paper and set aside.
      400 g smooth peanut butter
      400 g vanilla frosting (I used Betty Crockers)
    • Put the peanut butter and frosting together in a bowl and mix to combine. The texture will get firmer as you mix, with the texture of the fudge resembling play dough (Play-Doh) when it's ready.
    • Press the fudge mixture into a greased and lined pan, flatten with a silicone spatula to smooth the top and place in the refrigerator to set.

    Notes

    • Honestly, this fudge can be eaten pretty much straight away as soon as it's combined. You will literally see it firm up as you mix it. The texture gets a little firmer in the refrigerator.
    • I found smooth peanut butter works best for this recipe rather than the crunchy kind.
    • The size of the container you put the fudge in can vary from what I have used, it will just turn out thicker or thinner. A baking pan or a loaf pan are both good ideas, plus you could also use a plastic container to set it in too.
    • Greasing and lining the pan with parchment paper is still important for this recipe even though it's a no bake dessert. This will help you get the fudge out of the pan or baking dish once it's set.
    • I recommend lining your pan with parchment or baking paper because it's stronger than foil and less likely to tear when you lift it out.
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    Comments

    1. Andrea

      November 03, 2022 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      This was just as easy as promised and tasted amazing. Gotta stop making it or I will keep eating it! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        November 03, 2022 at 11:46 am

        My pleasure Andrea!

        Reply
    2. Cass

      November 02, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Can you use softened
      Cream cheese in place of
      The frosting?
      And, could you use canned
      Pumpkin with the peanut butter and cream cjeese?

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        November 02, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        Hi Cass! Unfortunately, no - cream cheese wouldn't work in place of the frosting in this recipe. Hope this helps, L x

        Reply

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