Peanut butter fudge melts recipe

Fan of Reese’s Cups? This peanut butter fudge melts recipe will satisfy that chocolate-peanut craving without the added sugar and processed-food nasties. Between servings, store any remaining slices in the fridge or freezer to help it keep its texture. That’s if you don’t eat the whole thing at once, of course.

Ingredients (makes 15-20)

For the fudge:

85g smooth peanut butter

80ml maple syrup

50g plain roasted peanuts

2tbsp raw virgin coconut oil

For the caramelised peanuts:

2tbsp plain roasted peanuts

3tbsp maple syrup

2tsp raw virgin coconut oil

½tsp salt

For the chocolate:

About 4 squares high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) – but you can use as much as you like!

Method

Firstly, make the fudge. Add the peanuts, maple syrup, peanut butter and coconut oil into a pan, and place onto a low-medium heat. Stir together, heating through for about 2-3 minutes until all has melted and mixed together. Then, remove from the heat and pour into a cake tin (I used a 6in tin) with a removable base. Move the fudge into the freezer and leave to set for 1 hour.

After an hour has passed, make the caramelised peanuts. Add the peanuts, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt into a pan and place onto a low-medium heat. Stirring together, and heat through for about 3 minutes, allowing the maple syrup to bubble. Then, remove from the heat to cool and thicken.

While the nuts cool, add the chocolate into a pan on a low heat, and stir until melted. Then, also set aside.

Now, remove the fudge from the freezer and pour the caramelised nuts on top, and drizzle with the chocolate. Then, move the fudge back into the freezer for another hour and a half. When the fudge has set, it won’t be completely hard like normal fudge. So, remove it from its tin, and slice carefully. It will be fairly sticky, but firm enough to slice into shapes. (Alternatively, you can leave it in the freezer for 5 hours or so/overnight for a firmer, fudgier texture). Then, serve!

For the full recipe, visit Harriet Emily.com