This peanut butter and chocolate Tiger Butter Fudge is one of the easiest treats to make. You’ll only need four ingredients and a microwave to make it!

Stacked slices of tiger butter fudge with distinctive chocolate and peanut butter swirls.
chelsea

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Sweet, Simple, and Impossible to Resist!

Growing up, we had a tradition of a big baking day as Christmas approached, where we’d help my parents make neighbor and co-worker gifts.

One of our staples every year was Tiger Fudge (also called Tiger Butter Fudge). I remember dropping it off at people’s houses and hearing, “Oh good, the fudge!” Everyone looked forward to it every year, and of course, I had to share the recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and one of my all-time favorites.

This fudge has a soft, smooth texture with a rich chocolate and peanut butter flavor. With just four ingredients, it comes together in minutes in the microwave—no candy thermometer or special tools required!

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Ingredients for the tiger butter fudge recipe being melted and mixed, showcasing the beginning of the swirling pattern.

How To Make Tiger Butter Fudge

The full recipe is below, but here are some tips for while you’re making it.

  1. Melt the chocolate: Stir for 20-25 seconds between each burst to prevent burning.
  2. Add peanut butter: Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture.
  3. Mix in the swirls: Don’t overmix—let the swirls stay visible!
  4. Set the fudge: Tap the dish on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  5. Chill: Slice into small squares for easy serving.

Quick Tip

Keep liquid away from the chocolate, as moisture will make it clump. If it hardens, stir in boiling water, one teaspoon at a time. This might help, but it’s not certain.

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Tiger Butter Fudge

Tiger Fudge is a super easy treat made with just four ingredients and a microwave, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for the ultimate sweet snack!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 54 bars

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white chocolate chips see note 1
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter divided
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips or 1 additional cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Line a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper (or foil), leaving an overhang. If using foil, lightly spritz with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Add white chocolate chips and 3/4 cup peanut butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir for 20 seconds. Return to the microwave and microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 10 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Don’t microwave once the chips are mostly melted; just continue to stir until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Put semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips in a large bowl along with remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir for 20 seconds. Return to the microwave and microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 10 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Don’t microwave once the chips are mostly melted; just continue to stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate layer over white chocolate layer and use a table knife to swirl the layers together. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour, until chilled and firm.
  • Using the overhang, lift the block of fudge from the pan. Cut into small pieces and serve.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: When chocolate is the primary ingredient in a recipe, quality really matters. And that’s the case in this recipe. Try to get high-quality chocolate (white, milk and semi-sweet). Not only will the flavor be better, but the texture of the Tiger Butter Fudge will improve. Poor-grade chocolate often has lots of fillers, including wax. You sure don’t want waxy fudge that tastes off!
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge (they get melty at room temperature). These bars store in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 10.1mg | Sodium: 14.1mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 11.4g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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3 Comments

  1. Paula says:

    Can you increase peanut butter ?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Baking can be finicky! I’d stick to the quantities listed for best results!

  2. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    yum yum yum, what a fun recipe for these coming holiday down days, thank you!