3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

You are here: Home / Desserts / 3 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Published: . Last Updated: by: Ginny McMeans

Jump to Recipe -

3 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe is the best of all worlds. It's Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge and is also a wonderful candy that's so creamy it almost melts in your mouth. A dessert worth bragging about that just happens to be vegan.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (1)

Smooth and creamy peanut butter fudge is a recipe that you just have to have in your recipe box.

There are only 3 ingredients, not counting the water and you sure can't beat that.

I originally made this for the blog over 6 years ago. It is exactly the same recipe but with updated photos (for sure) and much more information about how to make peanut butter fudge.

The original photos are right after the recipe card. They're kind of fun to see. Not too bad for a beginning blogger they just aren't very varied - at all. I think they are all the same picture but in three sizes. Ha!

I knew how to cook but I was learning how to photograph.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2)

Fudge is one of the most popular candies out there. So much so there are full fudge shops around the United States.

It is very rewarding to make your own homemade fudge but it's fun to go to one of these shops once in a while and indulge.

I've been to a few and maybe there is one pretty close to you. Here's a list of about 5 places you might be able to visit.

Table of Contents

The Short List of Ingredients for Peanut Butter Fudge

  • Peanut Butter - is creamy and is the star.
  • Organic Granulated Sugar - is part of the sweetness that is added to this amazing candy.
  • Maple Syrup - rounds out the balanced sweet flavor for this fudge recipe.
  • Water - is added for just the right creaminess.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (3)

How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge

  • Take an 8 by 8 inch baking pan and lay waxed paper or parchment paper across the bottom of the pan.
  • Make sure it covers the complete bottom of the pan and over the sides. Press down into the pan with it overlapping the sides at opposite ends because you will use these 'handles' to remove the fudge after it has cooled.
  • Boil the sugar, syrup and water together to just about 234°F soft ball stage on a candy thermometer. It will take a little while.
  • Boil at an even stage on about a medium-high and don't leave it. Make sure it doesn't boil over. You will probably need to adjust the heat every once in a while but keep at a climbing boil.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and gently drop the peanut butter into the center of the sugar mixture in the pan.
  • Do not stir.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (4)

  • Allow the pan to sit until it is slightly cooled. Just a couple of minutes.
  • Start beating thoroughly until well blended. It will start to stiffen a bit.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and let cool.
  • Remove the fudge from the pan by lifting the two 'handles' of the waxed paper.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (5)

  • Place on a cutting board and cut into 16 or 25 squares. Depending on the size that you want. The ones in these photos are 25 pieces. So cut in either 4x4 squares for 16 pieces or 5x5 squares for 25 pieces.

So if you're wanting the most delicious creamy peanut butter fudge creams then this is the recipe for you.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (6)

đź“‹ Recipe

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (7)

Peanut butter fudge

Ginny McMeans

5 from 2 votes

Print Save

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Resting time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 12 minutes mins

Servings 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup non-dairy butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups organic powdered sugar
  • Crushed peanuts optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Add peanut butter and non-dairy butter in a microwave-safe bowl.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (8)

  • Microwave for 2 minutes or until the butter is melted.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (9)

  • Whisk the butter until well combined.

  • Add salt and vanilla extract. Gradually add organic powdered sugar and stir until you have a smooth batter.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (10)

  • Transfer the mixture to a paper-lined baking dish and smooth the top.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (11)

  • Refrigerate the fudge for 4 hours.

  • Cut the fudge into 24 pieces.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (12)

  • Serve as desired.

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (13)

Notes

  • Creamy peanut butter – use creamy peanut butter because it will give a smooth texture to the fudge. The chunky peanut butter is not ideal for the fudge, as it will make it harder to cut your fudge in perfect cubes.
  • Non-dairy butter – as this is a Vegan recipe, it is natural to use the non-dairy butter. There are many options available. If you want to go with other types of fat, such as coconut oil, you can do that.
  • Salt – because of the sugar content, salt is mandatory in this recipe. It will give a nice balance to all that sweetness.
  • Vanilla extract – it gives just a bit extra flavor to the fudge, but I highly recommend it.
  • Organic powdered sugar – I used powdered sugar because it gives a smooth peanut butter fudge. The plain sugar will make your fudge gritty. If you do not have organic powdered sugar, and you're stuck with plain sugar, then instead of heating your butter in a microwave, do it over the stove. Add sugar and stir until dissolved as much as possible.

Recipe tips:

  • Line your baking pan – you can use parchment paper, or just line your baking pan with plastic foil. Make sure you leave the sides of the parchment paper overhanging as it will be easier for you to remove the fudge.
  • How to cut fudge – the fudge is sticky by its nature, and the knife may stick to it. To avoid this, dip a knife in hot water, dry it, and use it to cut a fudge.

How to store the fudge:

  • The ideal way to store the fudge is in an airtight container. Make sure you add pieces of parchment paper, between the layers if you are stacking them. The paper will prevent the fudge from sticking.
  • If you are hoping to keep your fudge tucked away for some time, storing it in the freezer is a great option. Properly stored fudge will keep for up to 3 months. To serve, leave it for some time at room temperature.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More Desserts

  • Spiced Rum Balls
  • Copycat Chocolate Mounds Candy
  • Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • The Best Vegan Carrot Cake

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply

  1. Adriana

    3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (18)
    This was so good. I made mine with coconut sugar instead irregular sugar and added some dark chocolate chunks.

  2. Ginny McMeans

    Fantastic Adraiana!

  3. Nina

    What do you mean by beating it?

  4. Ginny McMeans

    Start moving a large wooden spoon quickly in a circular motion in the pan and mixing the mixture all together.

« Older Comments

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

FAQs

Does peanut butter fudge freeze well? ›

Once fudge is firm you can cut into 15 squares. Sometimes you have to wait a few minutes before cutting into. Store fudge in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can you set fudge in the freezer? ›

If you're hoping to keep your fudge tucked away for quite some time, storing it in the freezer is a great option. Fudge properly stored in the freezer will last for 2 to 3 months. Some fudge can last up to a year in the freezer.

Why did my peanut butter fudge turn out dry? ›

Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture. Pay attention to the timetable specified in the recipe, and you'll get the hang of it after a batch or two.

How long does peanut butter fudge last in the fridge? ›

To keep peanut butter fudge fresh, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow fudge to come to room temperature before serving. You can also freeze fudge for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.

What is the best way to freeze homemade fudge? ›

Freezing Fudge

Wrap your fudge in an air-tight container. Several layers of saran wrap, vacuum seal, Tupperware should all keep the moisture locked in pretty good. A couple hours before you would like to enjoy your fudge, take it out of the freezer and allow it to thaw out on your counter.

How long is peanut butter fudge good for in the freezer? ›

Yes! You can freeze this peanut butter fudge for up to three months. Wrap the fudge tightly in wax paper, then wrap it again in aluminum foil. Place the foil-wrapped fudge in a freezer-safe container or wrap it in another layer of foil.

Can you freeze fudge without ruining it? ›

Yes. Fudge can be frozen and most fudge recipes will freeze and thaw well. The texture of the fudge matters here; fudge with a denser texture tends to freeze better than fudge with a lighter texture. Freezing fudge can be a good option for long term storage as opposed to refrigeration.

Is it better to freeze or refrigerate fudge? ›

So to recap, it's best to store proper fudge at room temperature. Keeping it in the fridge takes out all its moisture, drying it out. Homemade fudge is best in the fridge. No matter where you store it, the goal is to protect the fudge from exposure to the elements so airtight containers are best!

Why should you not refrigerate fudge? ›

Refrigerated fudge will recrystalize into sugar fairly rapidly, losing most of the creaminess. Fudge can be stored for about two weeks at room temperature, preferably in an airtight container. It's still good after that, but in those circ*mstances, the sugars will recrystalize eventually too.

Can you fix peanut butter fudge that didn'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).

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

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

How to Make Fudge. The trick to good homemade fudge is to cook the ingredients to the right temperature to form a sugar syrup, and cool the mixture properly so the texture of the fudge turns out smooth and firm, but soft enough to cut. Here's how to make fudge on your stovetop and in your microwave.

Can you freeze fudge with condensed milk? ›

Can you freeze fudge with sweetened condensed milk? Yes! This is a very common ingredient in homemade fudge and it freezes well.

Does peanut butter fudge go bad? ›

While fudge has a relatively long shelf life, it's important to know when it's past its prime. Signs of spoilage include a dry, crumbly texture, discoloration, and an off smell or taste. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard the fudge to avoid any potential health risks.

How long does it take for peanut butter fudge to go bad? ›

Store uneaten fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Why doesn't peanut butter freeze? ›

It depends on the contents of peanut butter, if your peanut butter contains some hydrogenated oil then it will get freeze according to outside temperature like coconut oil. If you are using a natural peanut butter oil like pinto-la then it will never get freeze in first 1 year after opening the lid.

Should you cut fudge before freezing? ›

Smaller pieces will allow you to just pick two or three pieces from the freezer at a time, while keeping the fudge in larger blocks creates less surface area to dry out. After cutting, wrap each piece with an airtight wrapping material such as aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

Can fudge be made ahead and frozen? ›

It keeps fairly well and if you keep it in the fridge it will last up to 3 weeks. It will also freeze for up to 3 months, though there is always a small risk with fudge that the texture changes slightly on defrosting. Fudge can dry out and becomes crumbly so you need to package it carefully for freezing.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Roderick King

Last Updated:

Views: 6121

Rating: 4 / 5 (71 voted)

Reviews: 94% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Roderick King

Birthday: 1997-10-09

Address: 3782 Madge Knoll, East Dudley, MA 63913

Phone: +2521695290067

Job: Customer Sales Coordinator

Hobby: Gunsmithing, Embroidery, Parkour, Kitesurfing, Rock climbing, Sand art, Beekeeping

Introduction: My name is Roderick King, I am a cute, splendid, excited, perfect, gentle, funny, vivacious person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.