The next time you’re in the mood for something sweet, consider making a batch of microwave peanut butter fudge instead.
Sure, there are plenty of other easy peanut butter desserts to make in the oven.
But what’s not to love about microwaving this treat? It doesn’t require an oven, so you can save yourself some time.
Plus, you’ll get to enjoy it on the couch instead of having to stand in front of the oven for hours.
If you’ve never tried microwave peanut butter fudge, here are 10 great recipes that will have your friends asking you for the secret.
12 Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipes
1. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter is one of those things that everyone loves. It’s not hard to figure out why.
Not only does it taste great, but it can be used in so many ways. It’s perfect in cookies and cake, and it’s even fun to make your own peanut butter fudge.
You can use chocolate or vanilla, and you can add a splash of milk or cream if you want. The options are endless, and it’s great that you have the perfect base for all kinds of delicious creations.
2. 5-Minute Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
This microwave recipe combines two of our favorites — chocolate and peanut butter.
It has the perfect texture of fudge. The peanut butter flavor will remind you of a good old childhood treat.
The best part? This recipe uses only four ingredients and comes together in minutes.
All you have to do is toss the ingredients into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for just 1 minute.
You can use either chocolate or milk chocolate chips, and the type doesn’t matter here.
Just make sure you use a large microwave-safe bowl to ensure that your chocolate won’t melt on the edges.
You can also add nuts or any other flavorings for an even better result.
3. Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
This old-fashioned microwave fudge recipe is sweet, salty, creamy, and rich—with the bonus of being easy to make in the microwave.
The fudge is a gooey treat made with peanut butter and chocolate chips that is perfect for the kids.
The trick to getting a perfectly smooth microwave fudge is to use an old-fashioned glass measuring cup instead of a regular measuring cup, and also make sure that you have no air bubbles in the microwave.
4. Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
If you love fudge but can’t face the hot stove, this microwave recipe for peanut butter fudge will win over your peanut butter fudge-loving friends.
It’s super easy and requires only five ingredients. The batter goes directly into a microwavable bowl. Then you can melt the chocolate and peanut butter and mix until combined.
The finished fudge is ready in just minutes and then you have a little something sweet to munch on when you’re done with your morning meal.
5. Christmas Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
This quick and easy microwave recipe is perfect for the holiday season.
It’s made with peanut butter, so you know it’s going to be a hit. The other ingredients are just as simple and sweet.
A little bit of cream cheese and milk rounds out the recipe for a gooey and creamy candy.
If you want to make the fudge a little thicker, use a different microwavable bowl. For example, you could use a small measuring cup with a spout, but a regular microwave-safe bowl will do the trick.
You could also use any of your favorite chocolate chips for this recipe, like Nestle Toll House.
6. Peanut Butter Fudge Balls
If you love peanut butter fudge balls, then you’ll adore this recipe.
The key to making the perfect fudge ball? Use the right chocolate chips, like those made by Nestle. You won’t regret it!
This recipe uses bittersweet chocolate, which is darker and more intense than semisweet.
The perfect fudge ball starts with the chocolate chip. Then comes the peanuts. Next comes the peanut butter. Finally comes the vanilla extract. And voila, you have a winning fudge ball recipe!
7. The Original Fantasy Fudge Marshmallow Cream
You will be impressed with this microwave version of the original fantasy fudge marshmallow cream. The best part is that it tastes just like the real thing!
The key to getting the best marshmallow cream texture is to start with the proper ingredients. Start by whipping up a can of cream of tartar and a can of sweetened condensed milk in the microwave.
This will give you a base to build your marshmallow cream recipe around. You’ll need to add in a few other ingredients for a classic fudge consistency.
The marshmallow cream will be perfect for making the best chocolate marshmallow layer cake recipe. Or, even better, use it as a frosting for any baked treat or cupcake.
8. Keto 3-Ingredient Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
This easy keto fudge recipe is made with only three ingredients.
It’s simple to make, but there’s plenty of flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth.
If you like peanut butter fudge, you’ll love this. It’s chock full of peanuts, which are keto-friendly.
There’s also a lot of chocolate in this fudge, so you’ll have a chocolatey treat without the sugar.
9. Super Simple 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
This is one of the easiest 2-ingredient desserts ever.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat that is easy to make, this is it.
There’s no sugar, but the peanut butter fudge tastes like rich peanut butter cups and has the classic fudgy texture.
You will have leftover fudge and a few baking pan rips. These are just a part of the experience.
Make these for a potluck or special occasion and they’re sure to be a big hit.
10. Buckeye Peanut Butter Fudge
Peanut butter and fudge? What could possibly be better than that?
This easy peanut butter fudge recipe includes both creamy and crunchy peanut butter in this sweet and salty treat.
The base is a fudge recipe with a little cocoa powder added in for some additional sweetness. You can also add in extra peanut butter for a slightly creamier texture.
You can use any type of fudge or cookie recipe, so make sure to choose one that is easy to work with.
11. Peanut Butter Rocky Road Fudge
If you’re looking for a quick, microwave-friendly fudge recipe, look no further than this peanut butter version.
And it’s even better than the regular fudge recipe because there’s less sugar and it’s moister.
You’ll need 1/4 cup chocolate chips for every 1 cup of peanut butter and you can find them in the baking aisle at the grocery store.
This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and will keep in the fridge for a week or two.
If you want to make it extra creamy and decadent, add some butter to the mixture before microwaving it.
12. Original Kraft Peanut Butter Fantasy Fudge
Want something special but still easy for an end-of-the-year party or holiday dessert? These fudge mini cakes are what you need.
You’ll find the perfect ratio of peanut butter to powdered sugar for these tasty mini cakes. They’re not too sweet and not too rich. The flavor is right on target.
You can even make this recipe gluten-free by replacing the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend like King Arthur Gluten Free.
Make sure to buy chocolate that is the best quality possible for this recipe. The fudge layer will be the focal point, so it needs to be of the best quality.
Cooking Tips
- It’s best to microwave in individual cupcake pans or smaller microwave dishes.
- The best fudge recipes are those that can be made in a few minutes and will still be good when refrigerated or frozen.
- It’s always fun to add extra spices.
12 Easy Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge Recipes
Ingredients
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
- 5-Minute Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
- Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
- Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
- Christmas Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Fudge Balls
- The Original Fantasy Fudge Marshmallow Cream
- Keto 3-Ingredient Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
- Super Simple 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge
- Buckeye Peanut Butter Fudge
- Peanut Butter Rocky Road Fudge
- Original Kraft Peanut Butter Fantasy Fudge
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the peanut butter and powdered sugar.
- Pour the mixture into a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the fudge begins to thicken.
- Add the milk and mix thoroughly.
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes more or until the fudge is set in the center.
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