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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
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Hold onto your hats because I have *the easiest* fudge recipe for you! If you’ve been here for a while, you know I love fudge as much as the next person! I’ve got Microwave Fudge, Fantasy Fudge, and Peanut Butter Fudge that are fan favorites, but today, I’m going to introduce you to the new kid on block: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge. It’s a simple, 3 ingredient, no-bake recipe that is a must-make during the holiday season!
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe!
This fudge recipe is an indulgent treat for those of you who can’t resist an epic peanut butter + chocolate combo. It’s rich, smooth, creamy, and only needs 3 ingredients. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is one of them! It’s completely divine.
Only 3 Main Ingredients Required!
Is it really possible to make a delicious treat with only 3 simple ingredients? ABSOLUTELY! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Milk chocolate chips – Brings in the fudgy-chocolate part of this recipe. If you don’t want it as sweet, try it with semi-sweet chocolate chips!
- Sweetened condensed milk – Helps make the fudge even sweeter than possible and gives it the creamy texture. Some ask if you can swap out the sweetened condensed milk for evaporated milk, and you can’t. They aren’t the same, so stick with what’s in the recipe!
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – An obvious ingredient for this recipe! But it’s the best part!
How to Make Reese’s Fudge
Not only does this fudge recipe have easy ingredients, it has easy instructions too! It takes just 10 minutes to whip up, but it does need time to set up, so you’ll need to account for that. For full recipe details, including ingredient measurements, see the printable recipe card down below.
Step 1- Prep a Square Baking Pan
Line a 8×8 square dish (glass or aluminum pan will work) with aluminum foil (or parchment paper) and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Unrap 16 whole Reese’s cups and line the bottom of the pan with them. Set aside.
Step 2- Make the Fudge Mixture
In a large bowl (make sure it’s microwave safe!), stir the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together and microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and velvety, stirring in between each increment. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter cups and smooth the top of the fudge with a silicon spatula.
Step 3- Top With Chopped PB Cups + Let Fudge Set Up
Chop up the 9 remaining peanut butter cups into small pieces and press into the top of the fudge mixture. Bring to room temperature (it usually takes about an hour) and then refrigerate the whole pan until solid. Once the fudge is firm, remove from the pan using the foil to lift out, and cut into squares. Tada! Reese’s Fudge! It’s a huge hit every time I make it! ENJOY!
Storing Directions
If there’s any fudge leftover, you can store it in an airtight container for about two weeks.
In the Fridge
If you’re wanting to extend the life of the fudge beyond two weeks, store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks!
In the Freezer
And if you want to save this fudge EVEN LONGER. Wrap the fudge in foil and place in a freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.
FAQ About Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
What size Reese’s should I use?
I used regular sized Reese’s in this recipe and strongly suggest you do too! They line an 8×8 pan perfectly!
How long does the fudge need to be in the fridge?
Fudge needs to be refrigerated until it holds it shape and is solid. For me, it’s at least 2 hours.
Can I use different chips?
Yes! I preferred milk chocolate in this recipe, but you certainly could use semi sweet, dark chocolate chips or white chocolate chips!
More No-Bake Recipes to Try!
While I am positive you will LOVE this Reese’s Fudge, here are a few other simple, no-bake treats.
- No-Bake Cookies
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Peppermint Fudge
- Scotcharoos
- Peanut Butter Balls
Peanut butter lovers and Reese’s lovers alike will absolutely love this easy fudge recipe. It’s so quick and easy to add to treat plates for neighbor gifts! Homemade gifts are always welcome and appreciated by many, and you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen with a simple recipe like this! The printable recipe card is below. Enjoy, friends! 🙂
If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you would give it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge
Reese's Peanut Butter Fudge is a creamy and rich fudge that only requires 3 easy ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips or opt for semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz can
- 24 Reese’s peanut butter cups unwrapped and divided
Instructions
- Line 8×8 glass dish with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray lightly. Line with 16 whole Reese’s {as pictured above.} Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, stir chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together and microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and completely melted. Pour over peanut butter cups and smooth the tops.
- Chop up the remaining Reese's and press into the top. Bring to room temperature {about 1 hour} before refrigerating. Once it's pretty solid, remove from the pan using the foil and cut into squares. Serve.
Notes
Recipe slightly modified from Crazy for Crust
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
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I made this today, but my chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk mixture was so thick that I had to spoon it over the peanut butter cups. Any advice? Did anyone else have this experience?
Can these be stored in the freezer? If so, for how long?
Are they mini or regular size peanut butter cups. The recipe doesn’t say
regular size.
What size reeces you didn’t say I. Recipe
Looks like the regular-sized ones on the bottom and chopped-up regular-sized ones on top.
I love this recipe
This is my second year making this delicious fudge, and I changed a couple things:
1. I doubled the recipe. I used a 9 x 13-inch lined pan and a lined loaf pan. I was making it for my holiday goody plates, and this combination looks about right for what I need.
2. I needed three bags of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to double the recipe (I didn’t smother the top with chopped Reese’s, but spread the extras out a bit).
3. I felt the consistency of 3 cup of chips (I used semi-sweet) to 1 can of condensed milk was a bit thick for my taste, so I added several tablespoons of 2% milk one at a time. I eyeballed it and added until it looked smooth and creamy. It was easier to spread than last year when I followed the recipe exactly to the letter.
My neighbors and friends LOVE this fudge. Great recipe!
Just a quick question. Why does it take 4 hours for prep?
I used Terrys chocolate orange & it’s delicious. Fran UK
Thanks
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Y.U.M.!! Got to make these stat!!
Y.U.M. I need to make these stat!!