Post by Loupy on Oct 10, 2017 19:55:27 GMT -7
EASY PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE RECIPE
From: Kathleen @ www.gonnawantseconds.com/2017/09/easy-peanut-butter-fudge-recipe/
Ditch the candy bar and indulge in a piece of my delectable Peanut Butter Fudge! The naturally smooth texture of this universally loved pantry staple gets transformed into a decadent sweet-tooth fix sure to please any lover of our precious peanut.
INGREDIENTS
8 Ounces (2 Sticks) Butter, Cut into 1 Inch Pieces
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Pound Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
Line an 8X8 inch pan with aluminum foil*, overlapping the edges of the pan 2 inches.
(This will make for easy removal and clean up).
Spray nonstick cooking spray on foil.
Set aside.
Add the butter and peanut to a large microwave safe bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
Poke holes in the plastic to vent steam. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Carefully pull back plastic and stir to combine.
Recover with plastic and microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to bowl and stir to combine, until mixture becomes dull and loses its shine.
Don't over-beat.
Spread in prepared pan, use a rubber spatula to even out the top of the mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set.
About 2 hours.
Cuts best when it's been out of the fridge 10-15 minutes.
RECIPE NOTES:
*Loupy's note: I would use parchment paper instead of foil.
Butter – I like regular (salted) butter in this recipe because it works so well with the peanut butter. Since this recipe doesn’t contain any milk, you can also substitute vegan butter to make a dairy-free treat.
Nuts (if you must) – I like to use creamy peanut butter in my quick and easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe because I don’t want any crunchiness to get in the way of its heavenly texture. You can add some crunch, though, if you want. Just stir in ¾ cup of chopped peanuts along with the vanilla and powdered sugar, or press some into the top of the fudge before placing it into the fridge.
Ganache – Hey! You got chocolate in my peanut butter! Since this fudge works best served right out of the fridge, you might as well take advantage of that and bump up the richness with some chocolate. Combine 8 ounces of bitter sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup of cream in a double boiler and heat until the chocolate is melted. Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla, then pour over the fudge. This will make a nice thick layer of chocolate – leaving you with something similar to buckeye balls, and let anxious candy consumers enjoy the wonderful pairing of sweet peanut butter and slightly bitter chocolate.
From: Kathleen @ www.gonnawantseconds.com/2017/09/easy-peanut-butter-fudge-recipe/
Ditch the candy bar and indulge in a piece of my delectable Peanut Butter Fudge! The naturally smooth texture of this universally loved pantry staple gets transformed into a decadent sweet-tooth fix sure to please any lover of our precious peanut.
INGREDIENTS
8 Ounces (2 Sticks) Butter, Cut into 1 Inch Pieces
1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Pound Powdered Sugar
Instructions:
Line an 8X8 inch pan with aluminum foil*, overlapping the edges of the pan 2 inches.
(This will make for easy removal and clean up).
Spray nonstick cooking spray on foil.
Set aside.
Add the butter and peanut to a large microwave safe bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
Poke holes in the plastic to vent steam. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Carefully pull back plastic and stir to combine.
Recover with plastic and microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to bowl and stir to combine, until mixture becomes dull and loses its shine.
Don't over-beat.
Spread in prepared pan, use a rubber spatula to even out the top of the mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set.
About 2 hours.
Cuts best when it's been out of the fridge 10-15 minutes.
RECIPE NOTES:
*Loupy's note: I would use parchment paper instead of foil.
Butter – I like regular (salted) butter in this recipe because it works so well with the peanut butter. Since this recipe doesn’t contain any milk, you can also substitute vegan butter to make a dairy-free treat.
Nuts (if you must) – I like to use creamy peanut butter in my quick and easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe because I don’t want any crunchiness to get in the way of its heavenly texture. You can add some crunch, though, if you want. Just stir in ¾ cup of chopped peanuts along with the vanilla and powdered sugar, or press some into the top of the fudge before placing it into the fridge.
Ganache – Hey! You got chocolate in my peanut butter! Since this fudge works best served right out of the fridge, you might as well take advantage of that and bump up the richness with some chocolate. Combine 8 ounces of bitter sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup of cream in a double boiler and heat until the chocolate is melted. Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla, then pour over the fudge. This will make a nice thick layer of chocolate – leaving you with something similar to buckeye balls, and let anxious candy consumers enjoy the wonderful pairing of sweet peanut butter and slightly bitter chocolate.
