Description
Peanut Butter Cup Oreo Fudge blends creamy chocolate, crunchy cookies, and rich peanut butter in a delightful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this irresistible sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (525 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (100 g) mini peanut butter cups (chopped)
- 1 cup (100 g) Oreo cookies (chopped, about 8–10 cookies)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra Oreo cookies and peanut butter cups for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cookie Preparation: Pulverize Oreo cookies into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor or sealed plastic bag with a rolling pin, ensuring consistent texture.
- Melting Phase: Construct a double boiler or utilize a large saucepan on medium-low heat, gently melting peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and butter while stirring constantly until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, homogeneous liquid.
- Flavor Enhancement: Integrate vanilla extract into the warm mixture, whisking thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence completely throughout the base.
- Texture Development: Gradually fold powdered sugar into the liquid, creating a thick, velvety fudge consistency that holds its shape and promises rich indulgence.
- Incorporation of Crumbs: Delicately fold Oreo crumbs into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring even distribution without compromising the smooth texture of the fudge.
- Pan Preparation: Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang to facilitate effortless removal of the finished confection.
- Setting and Chilling: Transfer the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours until completely firm and set, allowing flavors to meld and texture to solidify.
- Final Presentation: Remove the chilled fudge using parchment paper edges and slice into precise, bite-sized squares ready for serving and enjoying.
Notes
- Crush Oreos Uniformly: Ensure fine, consistent crumbs by using a food processor or carefully crushing in a sealed bag to prevent uneven texture in the fudge.
- Melt Ingredients Gently: Use low heat and constant stirring to prevent scorching or separating of butter, peanut butter, and condensed milk, maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Avoid Overmixing: Fold Oreo crumbs carefully into the fudge base, mixing just until combined to preserve the cookie’s texture and prevent a dense, tough result.
- Chill Completely: Allow sufficient refrigeration time to set the fudge properly, ensuring clean cuts and optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 37
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg