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An easy 3 ingredient no-bake fudge that has Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inside. Reese’s fudge is creamy and delicious and only takes 20 minutes to throw together! It will have the whole family wanting more.
Calling all peanut butter lovers! Here are a few more sweet treats I know you’ll love: peanut butter fudge, 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies, and of course – my tried and true peanut butter bars!
3-Ingredient Reese’s Fudge
Reese’s fudge is the king of easy desserts. And no baking is required! Could there be anything better? This fudge is packed with rich peanut butter chocolate flavor. It just melts in your mouth! Honestly, this turned out so much better than expected and I couldn’t stop eating it. Everyone that I gave the fudge to was obsessed with it as well. This is your sign to make some right now! Homemade fudge is the absolute best.
With how simple it is to make, there’s really no reason not to! It only takes 3 ingredients. (Yes, you read that right!) Peanut butter cups, condensed milk, and chocolate chips are all you need. After Halloween is the perfect time to make this because you can just borrow from your kids’ candy stash. They’ll forgive you once they get a taste of this creamy peanut butter fudge! It’s one of my family’s favorites and I know yours will love it just as much.
What You’ll Need
For those days when you’re craving a sweet treat but you don’t want the hassle of making a complicated recipe, Reese’s peanut butter fudge is the answer. No long ingredient list here! With how simple this fudge is, you’ll want to make it all the time.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups: I used regular-sized peanut butter cups, but feel free to experiment with whatever you have on hand! You can also use different flavored peanut butter cups. (You can also make your own if you really want to take this recipe to the next level!)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: I love anything with condensed milk, to be honest, because it’s so sweet and creamy. It gives this Reese’s fudge a silky-smooth texture and the best flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: I used milk chocolate chips for that classic Reese’s flavor, but you can swap these out for dark or white chocolate chips instead! You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips if you’re trying to cut down on sweetness.
How to Make Reese’s Fudge
It’s so easy! Reese’s fudge is the perfect last-minute dessert for any holiday party. Just melt, mix, and add it to a pan!
- Prep Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Space 16 Reese’s Cups along the bottom of the 8×8 inch pan.
- Chocolate Mixture: In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk and stir every 30 seconds so that the chocolate doesn’t burn. You can also melt it on the stove at low heat.
- Layer: Spread fudge mixture evenly over the peanut butter cups. Chop remaining 6 peanut butter cups and gently press onto the top of the chocolate.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate until set and cut into squares.
Tips and Variations
Here are a few easy ways you can customize and perfect this 3-ingredient Reese’s fudge! You’re going to want to bring it to every potluck or get-together. It’s just too good and everyone loves it!
- Let it Set: If you want to be able to cut your fudge into uniform squares, it needs plenty of time to chill and set. A few hours in the fridge should do the trick!
- Use White Chocolate: You can easily make a white chocolate version of this fudge by using white chocolate peanut butter cups and white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
- Mix-Ins: If you want more texture in your fudge, try adding chopped pretzels or Reese’s Pieces!
How Long Does Reese’s Fudge Last?
Good news! This tasty treat has a long shelf life so you can enjoy it all week long!
- In the Refrigerator: Store fudge in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
- In the Freezer: Store in a freezer bag or airtight container for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
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Ingredients
- 24 Reese’s Regular Size Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz
- 3 Cups Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Space 16 Reese’s Cups along the bottom of the 8×8 inch pan.
- In the microwave melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk stirring every 30 seconds so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Spread evenly over the peanut butter cups. Chop remaining 6 peanut butter cups and gently press onto the top of the chocolate.
- Refrigerate until set and cut into squares.
Notes
Nutrition
Serves: 36
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
It looks so yummy I will try to do it. Thanks for your sharing recipes.
Ever done parchment on the bottom to avoid the cooking spray?
I only had 2 cups of milk chocolate chips so I added 1 cup of semi sweet. I’m sure they’ll be great.
Well this is great recipe, very simple, I use stove top to melt as don’t trust self
on rem to stir freq enough so on top can stay right on it.
They freeze great and I give out for Christmas gifts for the people who you need something special for.
Cut befor freezing so can balance amount, not right hru but have a guide line to go by so equal size.
Place in zip lock bag, then xmas box, with bow and off we go.
They freeze well, All friends that receive would be happy all year round. lol Enjoy we do. T/Y for the share.
I tried to make this but it just did not set – even after 4 days trying to ‘air’ dry it it is still googy and soft. Did I not melt it to a high enough heat or something ?
try breaking up twix for on top. the two together are awesome.
I made this using the white chocolate chips and the white chocolate Reese cups. I’m not even a fan of white chocolate (made it as a gift for a friend) but have to say this was delightful and hard not to keep eating!
Want to try the Reese’s peanut butter fudge
This looks delish and I will be making it tonight. Just a quick note, I think there’s a small mis-calculation on the PB cups as 16 plus 6 is not 24….recipe may need to be edited 🙂
I used the rest and chopped them for the top. But that is completely optional. 🙂
Sub. Kahlua for the Cond milk !!! OUTSTANDING !!!
24 regular size Reese Cups?!? Whoa!! That’s A LOT!!
Expensive for one pan…but it will be worth making…at least once!!
It only requires about 16 but I shopped the rest for the top which is optional.
Question- are we talking about the “mini” Reese’s pb cups or the regular size Reese’s cups? I mean the 2 to a packet cups that you buy in the check out lane ?
Yes, the regular size. I usually buy them in a bag individually wrapped. You can use the minis too and cut them in half or fourths.
Has anyone made these in a 9×13 pan? How much more of each ingredient was or would be needed?
I would think that you can just double the recipe. Let me know if you try it!
Does this fudge have to be refrigerated after it is set…wondering if I could make it for a fudge sale?
The recipe calls for 24 Reese’s cups, 16 lined on the bottom and 6 chopped up for the top. I suppose the remaining 2 cups are due to the fact that you cannot make this without eating at least 2 Reese’s cups during the process! 🙂
Haha yes the additional 2 in the recipe are for you to eat. Your welcome. 🙂
What are peanut butter cups?
I’m in Australia so not Too sure?
Do you have Reese’s Peanut butter cups there?
Go to the store called Crazy clark, or one of your cheap stores!
Reeses peanut butter cups are a candy. They come in the small paper cups like you use for muffins. Hastily they are hard chocolate with a peanut butter center. You can order them on Amazon.
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What kind of chocolate chips did you use? Semi-sweet, milk, bittersweet? Looks delish!
I used milk chocolate. 🙂
I made the fudge last night but it didn’t set, what did I do wrong?
That is so scrumptious! Yummy, thanks for sharing.
This looks awesome! So easy to make too. My kids will love it.
mmmmmMMMMMMMMM!!! I am eating this right now and I’m in love and still obsessed! NUM NUM NUM!