Small Batch Peanut Butter Hot Fudge
If you’re in a pinch but really need an ice cream topping, this is your recipe. Peanut butter, chocolate chips, and milk make for a creamy and rich super fast hot fudge.
June 30, 2020
The other night, we were enjoying some classic vanilla ice cream. This is my husband’s favorite, but I prefer ice cream with mix-ins or toppings. I was desperate for some hot fudge, but I didn’t want to wait to let it simmer and thicken on the stove, or go out and buy heavy cream.
Instead, I thought I should just give it a try with what I had on hand: peanut butter, chocolate chips, and 2% milk. For a super easy recipe that’s ready in 2 minutes, I was in heaven. Hope you enjoy my shortcut recipe for Small Batch Peanut Butter Hot Fudge!
How to Make It
Microwave & Combine
Add milk to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20-30 seconds. If your microwave runs hot, start small and you can always add more time. Add peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips, and stir to combine.
I added enough ingredients to cover the bottom of my ramekin, which came out to about 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter, and 1/2 teaspoon milk. Feel free to experiment with other milks — I just only had 2%.
Chocolate melts at pretty low temperatures, especially if you’re using milk chocolate. Be careful not to over-microwave or you might burn the chocolate.
Keep stirring until you think the consistency is no longer changing, or you see pieces that just aren’t melting.
If the mixture seems too thick to pour, add a bit more milk and stir again.
Microwave again (if needed)
Microwave again for 5-10 seconds — just enough to warm the remaining unmelted chocolate. With just 5 more seconds of heating, my hot fudge turned into a melted, thick sauce (first picture above).
Add a splash more milk if needed, and stir again until you reach the desired consistency. I microwaved once more for 5 seconds to get the final result (second picture above).
Serve
Divide in two servings and pour immediately on ice cream, brownies, or anything you have. Top with chopped nuts and whipped cream, if desired.
And hey, if you’re feeling crazy, you could even put it on my No-Churn Cookie Butterscotch Swirl Ice Cream!
Small Batch Peanut Butter Hot Fudge
Equipment
- spoon
- microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp milk, may need additional
- 1/2 tsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add milk. Microwave on high for 20-30 seconds.
- Add peanut butter and chocolate. Stir vigorously to melt the chocolate chips completely. Keep stirring until all small chunks melt.
- Add more milk to reach desired consistency, and microwave again for 5-10 seconds until creamy and smooth.
- Stir again until you reach your preferred consistency.
- Pour on ice cream and serve immediately. Top with nuts, if desired.
Notes
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I tried this and it worked exactly as described. Great for when you need a quick ice cream topping but no sundae sauce. And, I always have chocolate chips, peanut butter and milk on hand!
Thanks, Lea! I’m glad it worked for you!!
Sounds and looks delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Linda! Let me know what you think when you try it! 😊