Reese’s Fudge

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!

A stack of 3 pieces of fudge.

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!

  1. Prep Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add Peanut Butter Cups: Space 16 Reese’s Cups along the bottom of the 8×8 inch pan.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Chill and Set: Refrigerate until set and cut into squares.
4-photo collage of peanut butter cups being added to a pan and topped with melted chocolate.

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!
Top-down view of Reese's fudge cut into slices.

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.
Closeup of 2 pieces of fudge stacked on top of each other.

Looking for More Easy Fudge Recipes?

These are just a few of my favorites! They’re all rich, creamy, and most importantly- super easy to make! You can find my full list of fudge recipes here.

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Reese’s Fudge

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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword fudge, Fudge Recipe, Reese’s fudge recipe, reeses fudge
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 36 Pieces
Calories 169kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

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

Originally posted August 17, 2014
Updated November 1, 2022

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg


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