I remember the first time I stirred these three simple ingredients together and watched them transform into a smooth, glossy river of sweet, nutty promise. My kitchen filled with the warm, comforting scent of melting peanut butter and white chocolate—a smell that feels like a hug. In under ten minutes, I went from having a few pantry staples to a whole pan of the creamiest, most decadent peanut butter fudge I’d ever tasted. It’s the kind of foolproof magic that makes you feel like a confectionery genius, and it’s become my secret weapon for last-minute gifts and sweet cravings alike.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will absolutely love this recipe because it delivers rich, classic fudge flavor with zero fuss. There’s no candy thermometer, no tricky sugar stages, and no chance of grainy or failed batches. With just three ingredients and a microwave, you can have a pan of creamy, melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter fudge ready to chill in minutes. It’s the perfect project for a busy holiday season, a fun activity with kids, or for when you need a guaranteed-win homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (about 2 cups) high-quality white chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups (about 14 oz) creamy peanut butter (not natural or “just peanuts” style)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Let’s talk about these three powerhouse ingredients. The white chocolate chips must be real white chocolate, made with cocoa butter. Check the label—the first ingredient should be cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. I tried using vanilla baking chips once, and the fudge never set properly. For the peanut butter, use a standard, creamy, homogenized brand like Jif or Skippy. The natural, oily kind will separate and make your fudge greasy. This was a hard lesson I learned on my first attempt! The sweetened condensed milk is the glue and the sweetener; its thick, sticky richness is non-negotiable. Don’t try to substitute evaporated milk or regular milk—it won’t work.(See the next page below to continue…)