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Delicious Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Fudge topped with chocolate
Serine Milo

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Fudge

A delightful, no-bake fudge combining creamy cheesecake and rich peanut butter for a nostalgic dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fudge Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Or crunchy, if you prefer a little texture.
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened For a vegan version, swap for dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Can use a sugar substitute for low-sugar alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Mixture
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Can substitute with dark, milk, or white chocolate.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
Topping
  • to taste Mini peanut butter cups, chopped Optional topping.

Method
 

Mixing the Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and well blended.
Adding Sweetness
  1. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing until everything is combined and thick but creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix again.
Melting the Chocolate
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat for about 30 seconds, stir, and continue heating in 15-second intervals until melted, being cautious not to overheat.
Folding in Chocolate
  1. Pour the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture and gently mix until incorporated with a marbled effect.
Setting the Fudge
  1. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and pour the fudge mixture into the dish. Spread evenly and sprinkle with chopped mini peanut butter cups on top.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or until set. Lift out and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Can use different nut butters for variety and add toppings like caramel sauce.

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