This Is The Best Recipe For Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge! (2024)

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This 10-minute foolproof Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge recipe makes the most delicious chocolate fudge, paired with pumpkin puree and smooth peanut butter. It’s perfect for a quick sweet treat or a holiday dessert!

If you love fudge as much as I do, you’ve also got to try this Peppermint Mocha Fudge Recipe and my Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate Fudge.

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    This Is One Of My Favorite Homemade Fudge Recipes

    I am SO not sick of this chocolate, pumpkin and peanut butter concoction. NO sireeeee… Would you care for a bite of my delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups?! Seriously, this is the best combo, ever.

    Well, not ever…

    The best food concoction ever is yellow mustard, ketchup and mayo – I love it!!

    My friends and I used to go into Denny’s at like 3 am just to stuff our faces with their seasoned fries drenched in that ketchup/mayo/mustard marriage. Have you ever had it?!? Oh my, gah! If you haven’t had it, go and try it. It’s the bestest snack after a couple of martinis. Yeah right… we weren’t that classy. It goes waaaaay better after you’ve had a few really cheap co*cktails or Old Style beer. Don’t judge – my college allowance was very limited.

    Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge Is Perfect For The Holidays

    Speaking of college… I used to have a man-friend who from time to time would buy me this amazing chocolate fudge, but never told me where he got it from. I just remember the texture was perfect and the taste was beeee.yond. Wish I could make it that good, but mine is homemade and it’s the best homemade fudge I have ever had. Then again, I’ve only had homemade fudge made by me. HA! Hope you like my honesty. 🙂

    Since the time to think about Thanksgiving is pretty much here, I thought this fudge would be a good recipe to share with you so that you can maybe share with your friends and family.

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    This Fudge Recipe Is So Easy And Done In Just A Few Minutes

    Apart from mixing and microwaving a couple of ingredients, there’s not much left to do here. It’s foolproof, it’s delicious, and HELLO!, there’s chocolate, pumpkin and peanut butter in it. Chaching! You’ve covered all the Thanksgiving dessert food groups in one little bite.

    ENJOY!

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    Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Fudge

    Katerina | Diethood

    This 10-minute foolproof fudge recipe makes the most delicious chocolate fudge, paired with pumpkin puree and smooth peanut butter.

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    Servings : 16

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins

    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 can (14-oz) sweetened condensed milk, divided
    • 1-1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
    • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Line an 8x8 pan with foil; grease with cooking spray and set aside.

    • In a microwave-safe dish combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk.

    • Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir and put back in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted. Mine melted in 1-1/2 minutes.

    • Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan and spread it evenly using an offset spatula; set aside.

    • In a microwave-safe dish combine white chocolate chips and canola oil; melt on high for 1 minute.

    • Remove from microwave and stir; put back in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until almost all chips are melted.

    • Remove from microwave and stir in the rest of the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, peanut butter and pumpkin pie spice; stir until thoroughly combined.

    • Pour over previously prepared chocolate layer and spread evenly using an offset spatula.

    • Sprinkle with chopped pecans

    • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

    • Cut and serve immediately.

    • Refrigerate leftovers.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 54 mg | Potassium: 132 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 1195 IU | Vitamin C: 0.4 mg | Calcium: 31 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg

    Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

    Course: Dessert

    Cuisine: American

    Keyword: chocolate fudge recipe, easy chocoalte fudge, easy fudge recipe, homemade fudge recipe, peanut butter fudge, peanut butter fudge recipe, peanut butter fudge with chocolate

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    Categories:

    • Desserts
    • Holidays
    • Valentine’s Day
    This Is The Best Recipe For Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge! (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the secret to good fudge? ›

    Tips for Making Fudge
    • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
    • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
    • Beat Thoroughly.
    Mar 8, 2023

    What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

    Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

    What causes peanut butter fudge not to harden? ›

    If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

    How do you make Paula Deen's 5 minute fudge? ›

    directions
    1. Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    2. Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted.
    3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well.
    4. Pour into a 8-inch pan. Cool cut into squares.

    How do you keep fudge creamy? ›

    So, the key to smooth yet firm fudge, pralines, and fondant is to first bring the mixture to a high enough concentration and then let it cool off somewhat before starting to stir. And once you do start to stir, stir fanatically and without stopping for the finest, creamiest texture.

    What makes high quality fudge? ›

    It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy. Cooking, and beating after cooking, is the key to successful fudge.

    How do you keep peanut butter fudge from getting grainy? ›

    Despite this, I still recommend following a few grain-preventing best practices, like brushing the sugar crystals back into the pot with a damp pastry brush before the candy boils and not scraping the sides of the pot when pouring your fudge out of the pan.

    Should I stir fudge while boiling? ›

    Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

    Why does my peanut butter fudge taste grainy? ›

    – There are a number of reasons why the fudge was grainy. It might be that you haven't dissolved all the sugar before boiling the fudge mixture. It could be that there just wasn't enough fluid or fat to enable the sugar to dissolve or it might even be that the fudge wasn't beaten long enough or hard enough.

    What to do if peanut butter fudge doesn t set? ›

    OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

    Why is my peanut butter fudge gooey? ›

    If the humidity was too high, it would come out sticky and gooey and there was nothing you could do about it.

    How do you fix runny peanut butter fudge? ›

    Bring the fudge back to a boil with 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of cream. If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream.

    Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

    Vanilla is often added to chocolate candies or other chocolate recipes because it complements and accents the flavor of chocolate.

    What is in Mackinac Island fudge? ›

    Ingredients. Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, whey, water, chocolate liquor, hydrogenated coconut oil, peanut oil, alkalized cocoa, mono and diglycerides, buttermilk, butter, natural flavors, soy lecithin, pectin, salt, cellulose gum, xanthan gum, guar gum, annatto (color), vanilla.

    What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

    Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

    What keeps fudge from getting hard? ›

    Too Soft or Too Hard Fudge

    The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

    What makes fudge softer? ›

    Undercooked. This fudge was cooked until the temperature reached only108 °C (226 °F). At this temperature, the sugar is not concentrated enough... there is too much leftover water in the syrup and the resulting fudge is soft.

    How do you keep fudge smooth? ›

    If the sugar crystals are not properly dissolved before cooling, they can create a gritty texture. To avoid this, ensure that you stir the fudge mixture consistently and remove any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan using a wet pastry brush.

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