Easy Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge made only in the microwave! Perfect for when you need a quick, simple and easy treat!
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Today is a tough post my friends. Last week the food blogging community lost a beloved friend and mentor Joan from Chocolate, Chocolate and More. Joan was the life of the party and an all around generous person. She was fiery and gracious.
People wonder, how can you know someone from the internet?
Well I can tell you that you can. I may not have known every detail about Joan and her life but I knew her because she was the type of person who was real.
I remember last June Joan sent me a message and I was so thrilled what she was telling me and the fact that SHE messaged ME.
She was so sweet and was often the fan of the “little people” as I call myself. We chatted for a little bit.
Talking about how we were excited to finally meet each other the following month and then she asked me if I was interested in guest posting on her site!
I was very honored she asked. These chocolate cherry tarts is what I shared with her readers.
How did we meet?
I have “known” Joan for over two years online and had the fortunate pleasure of meeting her this past July at Food and Wine Conference in Orlando.
I remember seeing her the first time in the lobby, I was checking in and I was just trying to see if I recognized anyone I might know. She was walking down the hallway going the other direction. But I knew it was her. I was so excited because I was going to get to meet her!!
I have often referred to Joan as my Facebook guru. When she died she had over 2 millions fans and the number keeps growing. She had a certain belief about Facebook. Basically just be real and her ultimate goal was to give her fans the sugar. They wanted all the sugar they could get.
When I finally meet her we had the chance to chat and socialize over bacon truffles and strawberry cocktails! Something, one day I would like to recreate for you.
Joan was a lover of chocolate. She believed she needed to eat it every single day. I kind of like that thought. She also loved fudge, which is why I decided to make some in her honor. I hope she would of liked it.
Miss you Joan.
For more chocolate treats:
Chocolate, Chocolate and More – Chocolate Kahlua Pecan Pie
Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts – Skillet Brownie for Two
Beyond Frosting – Triple Chocolate Truffle Cookies
Shugary Sweets – Copycat Hostess Cupcakes
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can sweeten condensed milk
- 12 ounce bag semi sweet mini chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Pour milk and chocolate chips into microwavable bowl.
- Cook in microwave for 1 minute. Stir still smooth.
- Pour and smooth out into 8X8 pan lined with parchment paper.
- Top with peanut butter and swirl.
- Allow to set in refrigerator for 40 minutes or until ready to serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition
Some of Joan’s favorite fudge recipes:
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Fudge
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
GIve the fans sugar, love that 🙂 I’m also loving this sweet fudge, and the kind words about Joan!! She was one of a kind!
Nancy P.
Yes she was! Thanks Aimee!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
With every tribute I read today I’m learning more and more about Joan — I never met her in person but I felt her specialness even though it was only virtual. Wonderful post, and that fudge looks insane.
Nancy P.
Thank you Sue! She was an amazing person and I am so fortunate that I got a chance to meet her!
Kelly
This is such a sweet post, Nancy! I never had a chance to meet her but I admired her for how much she really was a fan of the little people and always shared so many of our recipes. Love this fudge, it looks absolutely perfect! <3
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
What a perfect recipe for Joan and such a sweet tribute!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
What a great post Nancy – I never met Joan but feel I know her from all the nice comments I’v read.
Cathy Trochelman
Love this post…..love this fudge. Lovely tribute to Joan <3
Nancy P.
Thanks Cathy!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
I think Joan would have loved this recipe!
Nancy P.
I think she would of too!
marcie
It is possible to make friends with people you’ve never met — I’ve connected with so many wonderful people through blogging and hope to meet them in person one day — you included, Nancy! I never met Joan, and she sounded like such a wonderful person. This is such a nice tribute to her, and the fudge looks just delicious!
Cakespy
Three cheers for this fudge! A loving and delicious tribute.
Nancy P.
Awe thank you!
Rachael
Joan was certainly an inspiration to many. This fudge looks like a great way to honor her.
Helen Fern
Looks so rich and delicious!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next weeks features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
Erin
What a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful person! Love how much soul is in this post, and certainly in the recipe. Thank you for sharing at Get it Together Link Party!
Debbie @ Bible Fun For Kids
This looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
Rachel Osborn
Beautiful tribute! I totally understand how you can “know” someone just from the internet. All it takes is a connection and that can be done in person or over the phone line, or even Facebook messenger. 🙂 This fudge, btw, looks too delicious NOT to try. Hubby is on a diet tho…darn…but seeing as how I have everything to make these….maybe he deserves a little treat at the end of the week. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this recipe and story at the Family Joy linkup! Hope to see you again next Sunday!
Rafeeda@The Big Sweet Tooth
I am an ardent follower of Chocolate, Chocolate and More…. so sad to know that she is no more… will miss her treats… The fudge is calling my name…
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Love the peanut butter and chocolate combination!!
Richa Gupta
One of my favorites during holiday season!
Erin Clarkson
Yummmmmm this looks so amazing!