Peanut Butter Hot Fudge is a rich, creamy dessert sauce that combines silky chocolate fudge with smooth peanut butter for an indulgent topping perfect for ice cream, brownies, or pancakes.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:2 cups1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
Add peanut butter and butter; stir until fully combined and creamy.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Serve warm over ice cream, brownies, or your favorite dessert. Store leftovers in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.
Notes
Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
Try drizzling over pancakes or waffles for a decadent breakfast treat.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.