Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
Fudge can be such a fund treat. As the holidays fast aproch you may be looking for a funa nd unique fudge to take to the desert table at gatherings. This is a great option that if suna nd exciting as well as easy to make.
The slicone cupcake molds pop right off leaving perfect round cups of peanut butter and chocolate fudge.
Why you will love this fudge recipe
If you love peanut butter cups and love fudge you will love this combination of peanut butter and chocolate fudge to make fudgey peanut butter cups.
What you need to make peanut butter cup fudge
For these, you will need some silicone cupcake liners. These will peel off easily and not absorb the oils from the fudge.
Chocolate fudge layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Peanut butter fudge layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How to make peanut butter cup fudge
Chocolate layers
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
Microwave the mixture for another 30 seconds. This will help ensure that everything is well combined.
Layer your chocolate on the bottom of your silicone cupcake liners.
Peanut butter layer
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Continue until all the powdered sugar is incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Layer this on top of the layer of chocolate. Follow up with a second layer of chocolate to top off your peanut butter cups.
Fun ways to take this up a notch
Adding chunks of peanut butter cups on top is a fun and simple way to make the most of this for a fun twist.
Serve these in black cupcake wrappers to look more like real peanut butter cups, a layer of melted chocolate can give a smooth top.