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Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge (Vegan and Gluten-Free!)

Updated Mar 21, 2019  /  Published Dec 05, 2017
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Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Super creamy and smooth microwave peanut butter fudge. This delicious fudge is ready in 10 minutes, vegan and gluten-free! #vegan #lovingitvegan #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegandessert #fudge

I couldn’t actually believe how well this microwave peanut butter fudge came out! I mean it just seemed too easy.

I am such a big fan of fudge, I LOVE the stuff. And I’m willing to work hard for it! My versions of vegan fudge and vegan chocolate fudge are SO good and SO worth the effort (really!).

So when I saw a recipe for a (non-vegan) version of microwave fudge I (almost) scoffed. Nah! Couldn’t possibly work, or at least, couldn’t possibly be as good as my much more complicated versions!

And then there was the thought that even if the recipe did work in theory, would a vegan version work? Not every recipe can be adapted to vegan after all (I’m looking at YOU brown butter frosting!).

Super creamy and smooth microwave peanut butter fudge. This delicious fudge is ready in 10 minutes, vegan and gluten-free! #vegan #lovingitvegan #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegandessert #fudge

Well….. not only did it work, but I would go so far as to say it was a spectacular success!

It’s not quite the same as the other kinds of fudge I mentioned above, where you stand over a hot stove stirring for ages and then have to beat it for ages, it’s different, but definitely not inferior!

Its soft, creamy and melt in the mouth fantastic.

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Not to mention that there is a LOT to be said for easy.

I reckon this is an awesome holiday recipe because as much as you want all the goodies in the holidays, you don’t always have as much time as you think you’ll have.

You have visitors or other distractions and you want to be out there having fun, not chained to the stove! So a super crowd pleasing dessert that you can make in the space of 10 minutes is a pretty tempting option!

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Oh and by the way – above, in the title where I say ‘vegan and gluten-free’ I must just tell you that this doesn’t mean healthy.  Of course all our recipes are vegan and some are also gluten-free, but all this means is vegan and gluten-free! It doesn’t mean healthy, or not for that matter.

There is certainly space for some purely ‘for fun’ food in our lives! And far be it from me to preach about health, everyone’s health is their own damn business is my firm opinion on the matter, eyes on your own plate! But this just makes me think of a colleague who ate a few pieces of a fudge that I had made and said: ‘This is so good and it’s healthy too’. And Jaye said: ‘well, it does have a lot of sugar in it’ and the colleague said, with great enthusiasm: ‘yes! but it’s vegan!’

Well, yes, but….. 

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You will love love love this vegan microwave peanut butter fudge. It is:

  • Sooo creamy
  • Smooth
  • Wonderfully textured
  • Ultra sweet
  • An ideal treat

This is one of those desserts that is so sweet (in a good way) that just one piece takes care of sugar cravings in a major way! Keep it refrigerated where it will keep fabulously for a couple of weeks (if it lasts that long).

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So what do you think of this microwave peanut butter fudge? Post your thoughts in the comments! And if you make it let us know how it worked out! Tag your pics #lovingitvegan on instagram so we can see and admire!

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Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge


★★★★★

4.8 from 5 reviews

  • Author: Alison Andrews
  • Prep Time: 6 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 42
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Description

This vegan peanut butter fudge is made in the microwave and ready in 10 minutes! It’s creamy and smooth and insanely delicious.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225g) Vegan Butter
  • 1 cup (250g) Peanut Butter (smooth, salted)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 4 cups (480g) Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Place the vegan butter and peanut butter into a microwave safe dish with a lid. Microwave for 2 minutes.
  2. Bring it out to stir and stir very well so that the peanut butter and butter is well combined. Then return to the microwave for another 2 minutes.*
  3. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and mix in. If your bowl is too small, move into a bigger bowl where you can really get your arm into it! Mix into a smooth fudge.
  4. Transfer to an 8×8 inch square* parchment lined dish and smooth down with a spoon.
  5. Place into the fridge to set. Once the fudge has set, lift the whole block of fudge out with the parchment paper and cut into small squares.

Notes

*If your butter and peanut butter mix is looking like it will boil over during the second 2-minutes of microwave time, then just bring it out for a little stir before putting it back in.

*You can also use a 9×9 inch square dish. If using an 8×8 dish your fudge will be thicker, if using a 9×9 dish your fudge will just be a little thinner but still absolutely great.

*Make it on the stovetop: If you don’t have a microwave or don’t want to use the microwave then you can also make this peanut butter fudge on the stove. Add the vegan butter and peanut butter to a pot on the stove and heat together, stirring occasionally and keeping a close eye on it, until it reaches a boil. When it boils, remove the pot from the heat and immediately add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and stir into a thick fudge. Transfer to your parchment lined square dish and smooth down. Refrigerate until set.

*This fudge stores very well at room temperature for up to a week or in the fridge for 2 weeks. It is also freezer friendly if you want to freeze it.

  • Category: Dessert, Gluten-Free
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Square (of 42)
  • Calories: 103
  • Sugar: 11.8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 5.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.7g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1.3g

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Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan and the author of Simple Vegan Dinner Recipes, a digital program created so that you always know the answer to: 'What's For Dinner?' I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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Comments

  1. Charron says

    November 20, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Just getting started in the world of vegan fudge and I need to ask, please… how should this fudge be stored, and for how long can it be? I realize the addictive nature of it will make it prone to disappearing but I would like to make some as part of holiday gifts. Is it ‘shelf stable’? Or would it need to be kept in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      November 21, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Hi Charron, this stores really well and is fine at room temperature for around 1 week, so it would work well for gifts! I would keep it in the fridge up until the point you are packing it in gift containers just to give it the longest shelf life possible.

      Reply
  2. sherri says

    July 27, 2019 at 5:14 am

    wow…nothing like pb fat and sugar…om…too dangerous for me to have ‘hanging’ around (especially if I use coconut butter instead of vegan butter)
    Love the ‘fantasy’ though lol😜

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      July 27, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Haha yes, it’s a bit too delicious really! 🙂

      Reply
  3. CJ says

    December 10, 2018 at 1:13 am

    What type of peanut butter do you use? All natural (peanuts and salt)?

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      December 10, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      Hi CJ, I did not use a natural peanut butter for this, the creamy salted commercial variety is what I used. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Joanna Stone says

    December 07, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Hi – this looks fab, I am going to try it for a Christmas treat for my baby bro. I had a question though – when you say vegan butter, do you mean vegan spread or a different product? I am in the UK, and we have plenty of vegan margarine, but vegan butter I haven’t seen before.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      December 08, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Hi Joanna, yes a vegan spread (margarine) that works for baking is perfect! We just tend to call it ‘vegan butter’ when it’s a vegan made buttery spread, but yes, all the same thing. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sara Goodman says

    December 02, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    I had to add more peanut butter and butter because the mixture was so thick and dry. It may have been partly due to measurement errors but I think I had to add about a half cup more of each to get it to a fudgy consistency. DELICIOUS though!!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  6. Bret says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:50 am

    Very good and very simple recipe, which is my favorite kind. I’ve been vegan for about a year but not much of a cook so i try to keep things easy.

    Thanks for the recipe, I’ve made it a few times I like it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      September 21, 2018 at 7:09 am

      Wonderful to hear that! Thanks for posting! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Anne says

    July 03, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    Mmm mmm mmm. Just made some, it’s delicious ? Good job I’ve made it to share with my quiz friends tomorrow otherwise I’d eat too much tonight and may not be able to sleep!
    Anne

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      July 04, 2018 at 8:00 am

      Hahaha, so glad it’s delicious! And yes, it’s super addictive! 🙂 Hope your friends love it too! Thanks for posting and your great review!

      Reply
  8. Liz says

    December 30, 2017 at 2:06 am

    Hi, very new to you and loving what recipes I’ve tried thus far! My mom and brother are vegan, and myself and another brother and his wife quit eating meat earlier this year. Anyways- I’ve been baking vegan treats for my mom (Christmas eve bday) and my family (4 boys!) You have truly made this so easy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, trials and tribulations!! Liz

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      December 30, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Hi Liz! I’m so glad you’re liking the recipes and finding them easy! That is exactly what I aim for! 🙂 So awesome that you’ve quit eating meat as well, it’s such a fun adventure with food, just experiment and have fun! All the best and happy new year! xxx

      Reply
  9. Anna says

    December 07, 2017 at 6:41 am

    Never thought it possible to have a vegan fudge! Thanks for a super and simple recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      December 07, 2017 at 8:12 am

      Yes it’s pretty awesome, every fudge I’ve tried has been a winner! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Nadine St-Laurent says

    December 06, 2017 at 3:33 am

    Could one make it with coconut oil? 🙂

    Reply
    • Alison Andrews says

      December 06, 2017 at 11:27 am

      I’m not sure! If you try it let us know! 🙂

      Reply
    • Donna says

      April 04, 2019 at 12:31 am

      I just made this with coconut oil and it was PERFECT! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        April 04, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Awesome! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply

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