How to Make Caramel Peanut Fudge - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of sweet and salty flavor combinations? Do you enjoy indulging in rich, creamy fudge that melts in your mouth? If so, then you’re in for a treat with this delectable Caramel Peanut Fudge recipe. This irresistible dessert is a perfect fusion of buttery caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth, velvety fudge that will leave you craving for more with each bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup butterscotch chips
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups marshmallow creme
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups chopped salted peanuts
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup butterscotch chips
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 96
  • Yield: 8 dozen

  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch dish.
  • For the bottom layer: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
  • For the filling: In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and let boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme, 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in peanuts. Spread over bottom layer, return to refrigerator until set.
  • For the caramel: Combine caramels and cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
  • For the top layer: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 1 hour before cutting into 1 inch squares.
  • Nutrition

    85 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 50mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 41mg