Tiger Butter Fudge Recipe Easy (2024)

If you are looking for an easy candy to make for Christmas, wait until you try this tiger butter fudge recipe that’s super easy to make! Simply mix some peanut butter with chocolate to make this sweet treat the whole family will love.

I love a good recipe that whips up easily and tastes like it was professionally prepared.

And this recipe for tiger butter fudge homemade hits the mark!

You can make it in minutes and it is a serious crowd-pleaser.

I remember one of my friends’ moms making this recipe way back when I was in high school and I was hooked from the moment she sliced up some bars.

She used to make Christmas cookies for like 2 weeks straight making a different batch every day and tiger butter fudge was one of them.

You can’t beat the creamy combination of peanut butter with both white and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

It is a decadent and fun recipe to make that is perfect for the holidays because when you’re done? The fudge almost looks like it has tiger stripes.

I know a lot of people tend toward making peppermint bark for the holidays. But to me, there’s nothing quite like chocolate and peanut butter.

Am I right?

Wait until you see how easy and delicious this recipe is to make. And be sure to check out the rest of the holiday sweet treats at the end of this post.

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Holiday Cookies and Sweet Treat Blog Hop

Thanks to my good friend Jen from Midwest Life and Style for pulling together such a beautiful group of talented bloggers with the most incredible holiday sweet treat inspiration. If you are coming from Nicolle’s from Our Tiny Nest, welcome!

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We recently moved to a beautiful 1850 Farmhouse with 10 acres of gardens, sculptures, and statues.

I’ve been gardening for over 20 years and enjoy helping beginner gardeners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers. I love to bring the outdoors inside my home too.

But I’m also a MAJOR foodie who loves to cook and entertain. So you’ll find a lot of quick, easy, and delicious recipe ideas that you can whip up in a snap.

Like this festive cranberry crockpot pork loin that takes minutes to prepare but tastes so good.

And my favorite artichoke dip and this quick and easy proscuitto and brie appetizer works well for the holidays too.

I hope you enjoy visiting my home today and hope you come back so we can grow stuff and create beautiful spaces together.

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close up of tiger butter fudge recipe easy cut into squares

What is Tiger Butter Fudge Made Of?

What I love most about this recipe is the simplicity! Because there are only three ingredients.

Isn’t that the best?

The creamy combination of white and semi-sweet chocolate chips with peanut butter whips up pretty quickly to make this crazy good homemade dessert that your family and friends will rave about.

Which makes it a simple dish to make for the holidays or really any time of year. But I prefer to make it more around the holidays because it’s a great dish for cookie exchanges, small holiday gifts, and to share at Christmas parties.

When you are finished making tiger butter fudge, both chocolates create a marbelized design that looks a little like tiger stripes.

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ingredients to make tiger butter fudge recipe include peanut butter, white chocolate chips and semi sweet chocolate chips

How Long Does Tiger Butter Last in the Fridge?

This tiger butter fudge recipe should last about 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.

That is if you can avoid eating it all before then! LOL!

It is so good, I doubt you’ll need the 2-3 weeks in the fridge, but if you are planning when the best time to make it before Christmas, you’ll want to give yourself no more than 2-3 weeks.

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greasing up a dish before pouring melted chocolate in to make tiger butter fudge recipe easy

How to Make Tiger Butter Fudge Recipe Easy

Because you pretty much just melt the chocolates with peanut butter and mix it together, this recipe for tiger butter fudge homemade is pretty simple to make!

And it is SO GOOD too. Holy fudgey goodness!

Wait until you try this super simple and easy dessert that’s perfect to make for a Christmas cookie exchange, a holiday dessert, or anytime during the year.

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pouring the white chocolate and peanut butter mixture into the greased baking dish

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before pouring the melted semi sweet chocolate on top, close up of melted white chocolate in baking dish

Ingredients and Supplies Needed To Make Tiger Butter Homemade Fudge

While this recipe for tiger butter fudge only has 3 ingredients, there are a few supplies you’ll need to make it.

Here’s what you need.

  • 2 medium-sized mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Icing knife
  • Microwave
  • White chocolate chips
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Creamy peanut butter
  • 12″x9″ casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil or parchment paper
  • Non-stick cooking spray
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after pouring the semisweet chocolate on the white chocolate and peanut butter mixture

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spreading the melted semi sweet choclate chips to create marbelized effect with tiger butter fudge recipe easy

Directions to Make Tiger Butter Homemade Fudge

It’s pretty simple to make tiger butter fudge.

But the best part?

It takes minutes to make. Here’s what you need to do.

  • Melt white chocolate chips in a medium-sized mixing bowl in the microwave for about a minute. If it’s not melted enough to mix, put it back in the microwave for another 10 seconds and check it again.
  • When the white chocolate is melted, fold in the peanut butter and mix well until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour this mixture into a casserole dish covered with aluminum foil that has been greased.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave for about a minute.
  • Stir the chips until they are melted and then immediately pour over the white chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
  • To get the marbelized look, take a knife and run it gently through the fudge.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours until the fudge sets.
  • Cut, serve and enjoy!
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tiger butter fudge on a white dish on coffee table with christmas decor

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close up of recipe for tiger butter fudge homemade on white dish on coffee table with vintage gold candlesticks and christmas decor

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close up of tiger butter fudge homemade recipe

That’s it!

Doesn’t that sound so easy to make?

Next up on the Holiday Cookie and Sweet Treat Blog hop is my good friend Kelly from the Tattered Pew. Wait until you try her dad’s molasses cookie recipe! Yum yum!

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Christmas Cookies and Holiday Treats

Are you looking to add some new recipes to your holiday rotation this year? Click on the links below to go to each post and see more.

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Midwest Life And Style – Peanut Butter Balls | Cottage On Bunker Hill – Double Chocolate Oreo Bark | White Lilac Farmhouse – No Bake Christmas Cookies | Cottage In The Mitten – Holiday Peanut Butter Cookies

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16 of the Best Holiday Treats 3

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16 of the Best Holiday Treats 4

My Family Thyme – Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies | Eleanor Rose Home – Christmas Monster Cookies | Pasha Is Home – Christmas Fudge | Tatertots And Jello – Holiday Dipped Oreo Cookies

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16 of the Best Holiday Treats 6

The Ponds Farmhouse – Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Bark | Vintage Home Designs – Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies | Our Tiny Nest – Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies | Bricks ‘n Blooms – Tiger Butter Fudge

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16 of the Best Holiday Treats 8

The Tattered Pew – Daddy’s Molasses Cookies | Open Doors Open Hearts – Cinnamon Sugar Pecans | WM Design House – Cinnamon Popcorn | She Gave It A Go – Holiday Punch

Want More Holiday Food and Drink Ideas?

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  • Family Breakfast and Brunch Recipes for Christmas
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  • 6 Delicious New Year’s Eve Food Ideas
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FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

Tips for Making Fudge
  • Monitor the Temperature with a Candy Thermometer. If you end up with soft fudge that turns into a puddle in your hands or hard fudge that is a bit reminiscent of a crunchy candy, improper temperature is likely to blame. ...
  • Avoid Stirring Once the Mixture Comes to a Simmer. ...
  • Beat Thoroughly.
Mar 8, 2023

What is Tiger butter fudge made of? ›

Tiger Butter is SO easy to make! First, assemble your ingredients. You'll need semi sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. I think chunky peanut butter would taste good in this recipe, but the swirls wouldn't look nearly as pretty, so I use creamy peanut butter.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer.

Is fudge supposed to be hard or soft? ›

Desired texture

It should hold together well without being too hard and, above all, has to be melty and silky in your mouth. It's the size of sugar crystals that makes the knees of fudge lovers buckle…the smaller the crystals, the less they are perceived on the tongue and the more the fudge tastes smooth and creamy.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
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What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty? ›

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals.

What's the difference between Russian fudge and regular fudge? ›

Golden syrup – is what makes this recipe Russian fudge-style! The added golden syrup gives that extra sweetness and silky texture. Vanilla extract – to give the taste of vanilla to the fudge.

Is fudge super unhealthy? ›

Whether it's chocolate, nut-filled or even swirled with peanut butter, fudge is a holiday favorite. But clocking in at around 130 calories and 5 grams of fat per ounce, this rich treat is far from a healthy choice. ... Fudge also boasts very little in terms of health.

Why use unsalted butter in fudge? ›

Coarse grainy fudge results when large crystals are allowed to form. Butter is added in the final stages to add flavor and smoothness and inhibit large crystal formation. Use unsalted butter so you can add a small amount of salt (¼ teaspoon per stick of butter) to the sugar/liquid mixture.

Why do you add vanilla to fudge? ›

Vanilla is often added to chocolate candies or other chocolate recipes because it complements and accents the flavor of chocolate.

Can you redo fudge that didn't set? ›

OPTION 4) If you think the reason it didn't set was because you didn't heat it to the right temperature, you could try putting it back into the pan and re-cooking.

How do you firm up homemade fudge? ›

If your fudge is soft or runny, it probably didn't come up to a high enough temperature while it was cooking. Put it back into the saucepan and add 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) of 35% fat whipping cream. Stir the fudge as it heats, but only until the sugar in the chocolate is completely melted again.

Should I stir fudge while boiling? ›

Stir the ingredients to dissolve the sugar until the mixture comes to a boil. If your recipe uses milk, stirring will keep the mixture from curdling. But once it reaches about 236–238 degrees F/113–114 degrees C (the "soft-ball" stage), do not stir it or even shake the pan.

Can you overbeat fudge? ›

Beating the cooled batter is one of the crucial steps of fudge-making, but overbeating can turn fudge hard as a rock. Pay close attention to the change in appearance and only beat the fudge until it loses its glossy sheen.

What is the best pan to make fudge in? ›

Secondly, the pot's material should allow for good heat distribution hence your top choice should be copper cookware or a pot with a copper core. Copper's exceptional heat conductivity offers unparalleled temperature control, an asset when working with finicky ingredients like sugar.

What makes high quality fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

What gives fudge its firm texture? ›

The key to creamy, luscious fudge is controlling crystal formation. If the sucrose (table sugar) crystals are small, the fudge will feel creamy and smooth on your tongue. But if the crystals are large, the fudge develops a crumbly, dry, or even coarse texture.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

What keeps fudge from getting hard? ›

Too Soft or Too Hard Fudge

The amount of time you cook fudge directly affects its firmness. Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

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