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    Rick’s Peanut Butter Fudge

    Published on March 17, 2017 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Peanut Butter Fudge is one of the best fudge recipes you will ever have! If you love peanut butter then this fudge recipe is for you!
     
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    This is probably one of the best Peanut Butter Fudge recipes out there. My uncle Rick kept this fudge recipe a secret from everyone for decades. Now I know why. After applying some gentle pressure, he agreed to share his recipe with me so here I am going to share with all of you!

    Making fudge is not terribly difficult. But it is important to get the right consistency. You must have a good candy thermometer to achieve the desired result.

    If you don't have one yet, do yourself a favor and get one. They are not expensive and will ensure you don't under or overheat the sugar mixture. If you prefer a more classic type of fudge, make sure you check out my Marg’s Classic Fudge recipe. Or for a little fancier fudge, try my Root Beer Fudge recipe.

    If you are like me and wonder where Fudge comes from, check out this neat article on the Origin of Fudge.

    🥜 Nut Allergies

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    For more great recipes made with Evaporated Milk, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Black Forest Pie
    • Slow Cooker Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
    • Root Beer Fudge
    • Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Peanut Butter Fudge recipe (see recipe card for quantities): White Sugar, Unsalted Butter, Evaporated Milk, Marshmallow Cream, Peanut Butter and Vanilla Extract.

    🥣 How to Make Rick's Peanut Butter Fudge

    Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil over medium heat stirring constantly until temperature reaches 230F by candy thermometer. If you don't have a candy thermometer put a small amount of fudge mixture into water it should form into a ball.
    Pour into a bowl and mix in peanut butter and marshmallow cream and vanilla using an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed and creamy. Pour into buttered pan. Let cool before serving.

    Rick’s Peanut Butter Fudge

    Rick's Peanut Butter Fudge

    This Peanut Butter Fudge is one of the best fudge recipes you will ever have! If you love peanut butter then this fudge recipe is for you!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Cooling Time 5 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 Cups White Sugar
    • ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter
    • ⅔ Cup Evaporated Milk
    • 1 Jar Marshmallow Cream
    • 1 Small Jar Peanut Butter
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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    Instructions
     

    • Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil over medium heat stirring constantly until temperature reaches 230F by candy thermometer. If you don't have a candy thermometer put a small amount of fudge mixture into water it should form into a ball.
    • Pour into a bowl and mix in peanut butter and marshmallow cream and vanilla using an electric mixer until thoroughly mixed and creamy. Pour into buttered pan. Let cool before serving.

    Notes

    → If you or anyone consuming this recipe has a nut allergy, please take the appropriate precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 33gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 58mgPotassium: 23mgSugar: 31gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 20mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Ashley

      June 07, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      This peanut butter fudge is the best fudge I have ever made. It is very easy to make and it’s very creamy.

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