This 3-ingredient chocolate peanut butter fudge is positively addicting! With just a couple of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can make a batch of this fudge anytime the craving hits. A great option for giving during the holiday season too!
If you are looking for a simple and fuss free dessert, this 3 ingredient chocolate peanut butter fudge is the best! We make this often on the weekends when the craving for something sweet hits – just microwave your chocolate, mix, and chill. This recipe is similar to my chocolate tahini fudge – another delicious no bake dessert!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Just 3 ingredients and one bowl – what’s more to love!
A simple gift idea for the holidays – perfect for those who don’t like baking!
A delicious fudge recipe that can be made without sweetened condensed milk. Peanut butter adds all the creaminess you need.
This recipe is vegan, dairy free, egg free, and gluten free.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Chocolate: Use vegan semi sweet chocolate chips for this recipe. My favorite brand of chocolate chips for this fudge is Enjoy Life.
Peanut Butter: You’ll want to use a creamy, no-stir peanut butter for this recipe. Some of the natural peanut butters that require stirring may be too oily. We like to use Justin’s peanut butter.
Peanuts: You can skip these if you’d like but adding some chopped peanuts to this fudge gives it a nice little crunch. Use unsalted, roasted peanuts.
Flakey Salt: Helps cut through the sweetness of this fudge and creates that delightful flavor combination of salty and sweet.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Ingredient Substitutions
For the peanut butter: any nut butter will work instead of peanut butter but the flavor will be a little different.
For the peanuts: use another chopped nut for crunch or even chop some vegan peanut butter cups for the top. Want to add a pop of color and flavor? Add chopped freeze dried strawberries – a classic pairing with both peanut butter and chocolate.
More topping options: crushed pretzels, granola, crisp rice cereal.
Step by Step
Step One: Add your chocolate chips to a mixing bowl and microwave to melt. When they are still warm, stir in the peanut butter.
Step Two: Pour fudge mixture into a parchment lined loaf pan.
Step Three: If desired, heat up an extra tablespoon of peanut butter in a small dish in the microwave until runny. Pour over fudge mixture and swirl with a butter knife.
Step Four: Sprinkle fudge batter with chopped peanuts and flakey salt. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm. Cut into 20 pieces. Store in the fridge.
Expert Tips
Gather all of your ingredients before starting: this recipe comes together very quickly so you want to get everything out and measured before starting.
To create the swirled top: put an extra 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in a small dish and microwave for about 30 seconds until pourable. Drizzle over the top of the fudge before chilling and create swirls with a butter knife.
Storage: store this fudge in the fridge or freezer in an airtight as it will soften on the counter – especially if it is hot out.
Recipe FAQs
Can I make this sugar free?
Yes! It is really easy to make a sugar free version of this recipe – simply use sugar free chocolate chips.
How long does this chocolate peanut butter fudge last?
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Can I make this with white chocolate chips?
Yes! You can make this with white chocolate chips instead if you like. If you want to use a vegan option, I like the vegan white chocolate chips from Enjoy Life.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Giant Double Chocolate Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Chocolate Tahini Fudge
Vegan Chocolate Cookies
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
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This 3-ingredient chocolate peanut butter fudge is positively addicting! With just a couple of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can make a batch of this fudge anytime the craving hits. A great option for giving during the holiday season too!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 1hour5minutes
Total Time 1hour5minutes
Servings 20pieces
Calories 145kcal
Author Deborah Murphy
Ingredients
1 1/2cupssemi sweet chocolate chips
3/4cupcreamy peanut butter
2tablespoonschopped peanuts
1dashflakey sea salt
Instructions
Line a 9"x5" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add chocolate chips to a small mixing bowl and melt in the microwave. (Stop at 15 second intervals to stir until melted.)
While the chocolate is still hot, stir in the peanut butter. Pour into prepared pan. Swirl with additional peanut butter if desired. Top with chopped peanuts and flakey salt.
Chill in the refrigerator until firm (at least 1 hour). Cut into 20 pieces and serve.
Notes
To create peanut butter swirl: heat up an extra 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in a small dish in the microwave for 30 seconds until pourable. Drizzle over the fudge before chilling; use a butter knife to create swirls.
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