Quick No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

Simple and smooth homemade fudge combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors, ready in under an hour without baking. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers unsalted butter, smooth peanut butter, and powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup smooth peanut butter, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Step 4: Gradually mix in 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/8 tsp salt, stirring until the mixture is thick and no lumps remain.
5. Step 5: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm before cutting into squares.
7. Step 7: Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.