There’s something comforting about old-fashioned sweets — the kind you can throw together with pantry staples and a little patience. This smoky peanut butter fudge feels like something you’d find cooling on a farmhouse counter, soft and rich with just enough depth to keep you coming back for “just one more piece.”
To give it that signature Smoking Swines flair, we lightly smoke the sugar mixture before blending everything together. It’s subtle, warm, and absolutely addictive — especially around the holidays or whenever you need a cozy square of sweetness.
Whether you’re gifting it, serving it, or sneaking a piece straight from the fridge at midnight, this fudge is pure comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2.5 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 0.5 tsp smoked salt (or regular salt + pinch smoked paprika)
- 2 tbsp smoked brown sugar
Instructions
- Melt the baseAdd peanut butter and butter to a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20–30 second bursts, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Blend the dry ingredientsIn a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar with smoked brown sugar. This helps distribute the flavor evenly.
- CombineUsing a mixer, beat the sugar mixture into the peanut butter mixture gradually, about ½ cup at a time, until thick and creamy
- Finish the flavorAdd heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and smoked salt. Mix again until completely smooth.
- Prepare the panLine an 8×8 pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- SpreadPress the fudge mixture evenly into the pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- ChillRefrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firmly set.
- Cut & storeLift out, slice into 1-inch squares, and store airtight.