I never made fudge before I turned vegan. It’s one of those things that you think is just impossible to make, so you don’t get started. And it’s not something that I could just go out and buy in the store. Fudge really isn’t an Israeli thing.
When I was here on my year abroad, about 20 years ago, there was one place that you could buy fudge. It was in Jerusalem, in the city center, in a store call Happenings. There they sold Cowboy Fudge (I think that the person who made it was originally from Texas). He had all different types of yummy flavors.
Not that I could eat it now anyway, but both the cowboy and the store are long gone. It’s something that just never caught on over here. Reminiscing, I decided I was going to make my own fudge. To my very pleasant surprise, it is so easy to make.
- Yield: 25
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Peanut Butter – Chocolate Fudge
This is one of my favorite, one pan recipes. Just pour everything in and stir!
Ingredients
- peanut butter - 1 cup, creamy
- chocolate chips - 2 cups
- cocoa powder - 1/2 cup
- powdered sugar - 2 1/2 cups
- soy milk - 2/3 cup
- vanilla - 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Melt everything together in a sauce pan.
- Line pan with parchment paper.
- Pour into pan and refrigerate until hardened.
That’s it. Super easy and very yummy. I made a batch before Shabbat, and what you see in the picture is all that was left – and that was after me telling everyone to leave some over so that I could take a picture for the blog.
It’s far from health food, so I don’t make this very often. Once in a while I’ll make it, cut it in squares and stick it in the freezer for when I’m having a serious chocolate attack. This is definitely the best cure for that.
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I remember Cowboy Fudge! I never bought any because it was so expensive (especially for Jerusalem in the 80s) and someone finally bought me 100 grams as a present, and urgh, it was so sweet! I so much like the stuff I make at home better!
I used to make my own vegan sweetened condensed milk but I can’t find soy milk powder anymore in this country. I can’t wait to try your recipe, thanks!
I know that Cowboy Fudge really dates me. I was almost did write about it because I thought it would make me seem too old and no one would know what I was talking about. It nice to know I’m not alone. 🙂
Did you ever think of using coconut milk instead of condensed milk? I haven’t tried it myself, but I think it should be a good fit.
did you try the
coconut milk? I’m
wondering what that would be like
My kids don’t like coconut, so I haven’t tried it yet. I really should. I love coconut. I’m sure it would come out even richer than it already is.
That does sound yummy! And no margarine – I’m totally going to give it a try 🙂
I know, isn’t that cool? The peanut butter adds enough fat so that you don’t need to add anything else.
Bored on a fast day, so what do I do….make peanut butter chocolate fudge. I hope to serve it on Shabbat, assuming my family doesn’t eat it before!
as i remember, the cowboy fudge guy was actually from new jersey. strange thing to stay with me all these years….
That’s right – I totally forgot that he was from New Jersey. I forgot why he called the fudge “Cowboy Fudge”. Is there anything particular of cowboys and their fudge?
The cowboy’s name was Nattie Charles, and he’s still alive. Hangs out by Aish in Jerusalem. Actually wrote a book.
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