Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Cream

This 5 minute microwave Peanut Butter Fudge with marshmallow cream is the easiest treat you will ever make. So rich, creamy and the perfect treat for all the marshmallow lovers out there. Marshmallow creme gives this fudge an amazing creamy texture and extra, but optional, marshmallows are for the true marshmallow lovers in your life!

Fudge is a perfect treat that is also super easy to make. A great gifting food as well. Always perfect around the holidays and beyond. This divine peanut butter fudge recipe with marshmallow cream is a great dessert that takes only 5 minutes to prep!

Why I love this Peanut Butter Marshmallow Creme Fudge:

• Only requires 5 minutes to prep. This peanut butter marshmallow fudge almost feels too easy, but too easy is not a thing. Simple recipes that taste amazing are what we are all about! If you love simple prep, this Peppermint Pretzel Bark is another great treat to whip up!
• It only requires 5 (possibly 6) ingredients. Very few ingredients makes for an even easier recipe. I love that I typically have all of the ingredients on hand too most of the time.
• It's freezer friendly. You can easily prep this microwave peanut butter fudge in advance and freeze it. I recommend omitting the marshmallows if freezing. Thaw the fudge when you are ready to serve or wrap up for a gift.
• A great treat that doubles as a gift. It is so easy to take a fudge recipe and wrap it up in a pretty package with a bow. It is a simple yet thoughtful treat for the ones you want to show some extra love.

Marshmallow creme versus marshmallow fluff

I actually had no idea that marshmallow creme (or cream) and marshmallow fluff are not the same thing. I always used the terms interchangeably, but they are not actually the same.

One of the main ingredients that separated the two is cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is often used in fudge recipes to give that super smooth texture. Marshmallow creme DOES have cream of tartar but the fluff does not.

While you can use marshmallow fluff in this microwave peanut butter fudge, it will not bring about the same smooth and creamy results. For reference, I used Jet-Puffed brand Marshmallow Creme.

Ingredients for this recipe:

• peanut butter chips: Many peanut butter fudge recipes call for white chocolate or white chocolate chips. I prefer to use the peanut butter chips if I can find them. They add more peanut butter flavor and isn't that what we want?!
• sweetened condensed milk: I will repeat this many times--make sure it is condensed milk and NOT evaporated milk. Only condensed milk will work. I use the regular, full fat and have not tried the low fat version for this peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream.
• peanut butter: I prefer to use creamy, no stir peanut butter for this recipe. The natural peanut butter doesn't seem to hold up the same in the recipe.
• vanilla: extract if possible over the imitation.
• marshmallow cream: be sure that it is marshmallow creme/cream versus the fluff brand. The ingredient make up of the two are different and will produce different results.
• marshmallows: these are totally optional. I prefer my fudge without them but usually add some to part of the recipe or just on top. I don't like anything but smooth and creamy in my fudge. The family loves the marshmallows.

How to make the best microwave peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream:

1. Combine the peanut butter chips and condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between until smooth.
3. Add in marshmallow fluff and only stir until combined. DO NOT OVER STIR.
4. You can stir until one universal color or you can gently stir a few times for a fudge with white marshmallow swirls throughout.

From there, you can add marshmallows to the peanut butter fudge mixture if desired. Gently Fold them in.

Transfer the mixture to a prepared 8x8 inch pan that has parchment paper lining it or well greased for easy removal.

Chill until set. This can take several hours.

Expert Tips and Notes:

• When making this microwave peanut butter fudge, do not over stir it or over heat it. Over stirring your fudge will cause the texture to be more grainy. Overheating the fudge will cause it to be dry and clumpy.
• TRIPLE CHECK that you have sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. Evaporated milk will not work in this fudge recipe at all. The cans always look so similar and it is easy to mix them up. So make sure you have the condensed milk so you don't have to remake this.
• Cutting tips: you can use dental floss to cut your peanut butter marshmallow cream fudge for easy, smooth slices. Also, a super thin, sharp knife works well. Run it under hot water and then dry it before each few cuts.

Can I make this stove top?

You certainly can! Whether you don't have a microwave or you prefer to make your fudge on the stove, you have the option. Over medium heat, combine the condensed milk and peanut butter chips in a saucepan. Heat, stirring frequently until the chips are melted.

Once the mixture is smooth, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, peanut butter and then the marshmallow cream. If adding marshmallows, fold them in before transferring to pan to cool.

Why is my peanut butter fudge grainy?

Grainy peanut butter fudge is caused by over-stirring. As hard as it may be, avoid stirring the fudge too much. This will keep sugar crystals from forming as it cools. Simply mix to combine and then transfer to your pan.

Other simple treat recipes:

• Peppermint Chip No Bake Brownies
• Golden Oreo Truffles
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
• No Bake Oreo Cheesecake Cups
• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Puppy Chow

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