This Tiger Butter Fudge is ridiculously easy and so delicious. With just three ingredients and a few minutes, you can have a batch of this creamy, dreamy fudge ready to devour! This recipe is perfect for the holidays or any time you need a quick and impressive treat.
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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What Is Tiger Butter Fudge?
Tiger Butter is a yummy confection with a marbled design of white chocolate and peanut butter swirled with semi-sweet chocolate. It gets its name from its resemblance to the stripes of a tiger. While the exact origins are a bit murky, it seems to have gained popularity in the 1980s as a homemade candy. Some believe it may have been inspired by the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in Buckeye candies. Whatever its history, one thing’s for sure: it’s a roaringly good treat!
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.
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 fudgy 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.
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.
Directions to Make Tiger Butter Homemade Fudge
- Melt the white chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Add the peanut butter: Stir in the peanut butter until completely combined.
- Line a pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Pour and swirl: Pour the white chocolate and peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
- Create the tiger stripes: Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the two chocolates together, creating a marbled effect.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Tiger Butter Fudge Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate: Experiment with different types of chocolate, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even butterscotch chips.
- Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture or try other nut butters like almond or cashew butter.
- Mix-ins: Add chopped nuts, pretzels, or sprinkles for extra flavor and crunch.
- Swirl it up: Instead of a marbled effect, try creating distinct layers of peanut butter and chocolate.
Troubleshooting
- Fudge not setting: If your fudge isn’t setting, it might be due to the chocolate not being fully melted or the mixture not being chilled long enough. Try re-melting the fudge and chilling it for a longer period.
- Fudge too hard: If your fudge is too hard, you may have overcooked the chocolate. Next time, try microwaving in shorter intervals and stirring more frequently. You can also try adding a tablespoon of butter or cream to the melted chocolate to make it softer.
Storing Your Tiger Butter Fudge Recipe
- Storing: Store leftover fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. That is if you can avoid eating it all before then! LOL!
- Freezing: Yes, you can freeze tiger butter fudge! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Note: if you are planning the best time to make it before Christmas, you’ll want to give yourself no more than 2 weeks.
More About Making This Tiger Butter Fudge Recipe
Have you ever made tiger butter fudge before? Give this easy Tiger Butter Fudge recipe a try! It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please share them in the comments below.
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Tiger Butter Fudge Recipe Easy
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowls Medium
- 1 Casserole Dish 11×7"
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Icing Knife
Ingredients
- 1 11 oz White chocolate chips
- 1 Cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
Instructions
- 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.
- Then fold in the peanut butter and mix both ingredients 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 an icing 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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