Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Tiger Fudge)

Quick and easy peanut butter fudge recipe, homemade in microwave with 3 simple ingredients in microwave. This old fashioned fudge is rich and creamy with chocolate swirls. Also known as tiger fudge.

*Thank you Jewel-Osco for sponsoring this post so that I can use O Organics® products to make this recipe and share with all of you. As always, all opinions are mine.*

If you are fond of peanut butter, you have to make this fudge as soon as possible. I made this for the first time when I was in college, using whatever ingredients I had in my pantry. It's so rich and creamy. Hands down, this is the best peanut butter fudge without cooking!

Also, unlike most fudge recipes, which are very sweet, this one is not overly sweet. Thank goodness! The nutty peanut flavor balances balances the chocolate flavor really well. I make this for family and friends during the holiday season because it makes a great homemade gift and everyone always wants more. Check out more Easy Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas (Food) for more inspiration.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make fudge?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More fudge recipes
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• White chocolate chips- You will need about 4 cups.
• Peanut Butter- Be sure it is the creamy kind for smooth texture.
• Chocolate chips- I like semisweet the best.

Variations

• Make into bars- Prepare these homemade granola bars and once they set, don't slice them but pour the fudge mixture on top of the granola mixture and let this layer set. Then, slice and enjoy.
• Ice cream- Chop up the fudge pieces and mix them into vanilla ice cream.
• Cake- Prepare chocolate cake in a springform pan and pour the fudge mixture on top of it and let it set.
• Pie- Pour the fudge mixture in a cooked pie crust and let it set.
• Cheesecake- Prepare the cheesecake first. Then, secure a collar around it and pour the fudge mixture on top and let it set.
• Brownies- Bake a batch of these Nutella brownies first. Once it cools down, pour the fudge mixture on top and refrigerate until it sets. Then, cut slices.
• Layer it- Make a layer of chocolate fudge first and when it sets, add the fudgy peanut butter mixture on top and let it set.
• Pour in some vanilla- This helps jazz it up a little.
• Use milk- I prefer sweetened condensed milk or almond milk.
• Add sugar- Brown sugar, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, or even Splenda.
• Make it fluffy- With marshmallows, marshmallow creme, or marshmallow fluff.
• Use coconut oil- To bring in a nice coconut flavor.
• Use other flavor chips- Like milk chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
• Add flour- To make more firm and change the consistency.
• Up the fat and creaminess- With a bit of cream cheese or butter.

How to make fudge?

Tips and techniques

• Use the best quality ingredients- Especially when it comes to chocolate and peanut butter.
• Make sure to heat chocolate and peanut butter- At 30 second increments to prevent it from burning.
• You can "set up" the fudge more quickly- If you freeze it rather than refrigerating it.
• Make sure to mix together the peanut butter and white chocolate properly- So there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Adjust the amount of semisweet chocolate- To your liking. I think ⅓ cup is enough to create the pretty swirls.
• Use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky- For the best creamy results.

I used O Organics 51% semi-sweet chocolate chips for this fudge. This was my first time using this brand and I was very impressed with the quality and flavor. It tasted really good and didn't have a weird after-taste, as I have experienced with some semi-sweet chocolate. I am very particular about the ingredients that I use in my desserts and these chocolate chips were delicious. The chocolate melted easily and was very creamy too. O Organics chocolates can only be found at Jewel-Osco in the Chicago area and there are few different varieties to choose from. If you don't have a Jewel- Osco in your area, you can also get this chocolate along with the entire line of O Organics from any of Albertsons Companies family of stores.

I shop at Jewel-Osco often because it's nearby my house and it pretty much has everything I need and I love that their baking aisle is always fully stocked...hehhe. The staff is also very helpful and you can even use coupons and their app for additional savings.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead- You can make this before serving by storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Be sure to thaw before sharing.
• Room temperature- You can wrap or box this fudge and leave on the counter for 3-5 days.
• Refrigerate- If it's refrigerated in an airtight container, it can last up to 1 week.
• Freeze- If it's frozen properly, it can last up to 1 month. It's best to wrap individual slices in saran wrap and then pack it in a sealed air-tight freezer bag. You can also wrap the entire block in saran wrap and then pack it in a sealed air-tight freezer bag. You can slice the fudge once it has thawed.

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• Rocky Road Fudge
• White Chocolate Fudge (2 Ingredients)
• Pumpkin Fudge with Gingersnap Crust
• Spicy Chocolate Fudge Footballs

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