Who doesn't like some good ol' Oreo cookies, especially when they are spiked with peanut butter and sunk into soft chocolate fudge.
By the time this post goes live I’ll probably be somewhere mid-air over the Pacific Ocean…
YES! We’re going to be back in Canada for the summer. I have extremely mixed emotions about this. On one hand,I am soo excited to see our families again and to meet my baby nephew for the first time. Can you believe I’ve never gotten to hold him? Now, he is already about to start walking and probably won’t care much for being held. Hopefully my sister will allow me to post lots of adorable pictures of the cute chubby chipmunk on here!
On the other hand, leaving behind sunshine, warmth (um…HOT!) temperatures, amazing – and oh so cheap – Asian food, and an abundance of tropical fruit (ripe, juicy mangoes, papayas or pineapple anyone?) is everything but exciting. Yes, Southeast Asia clearly has won our hearts! We’ve hardly left and we can’t wait to come back.
However, monsoon season is about to start, so it will be nice to escape seemingly endless rain showers. You know what I also won’t mind? Being able to bake again! Aside from a short month in Bali we never had a place with an oven in Southeast Asia (I guess it is kind of counter-intuitive to put such a heat-producing machine in an already too warm kitchen).
It was tough for a baking fanatic like me but it has also stretched my inner creative being and lead me to come up with all kinds ofno-bake dessert treats like today’s Peanut Butter Oreo Chocolate Fudge.
Which brings me to the topic of Oreo cookies in Asia. With so few Asian households having ovens there also comes a scarcity of related ingredients available. Some countries (like Malaysia and Indonesia) happen to be better supplied than others (Thailand, Vietnam) but one “ingredient” that has been available literally EVERYWHERE are Oreo cookies – Yes, I see Oreos as an ingredient and not so much as a treat in itself.
Aside from the original flavor (no Double Stuf though, sadly) they even have varieties here that I’ve never seen in North America. How would you like some Orange Ice Cream Oreos, or maybe Blueberry Ice Cream flavor? (Neither of those taste good by the way).
Double Delight – Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cream is much better, but my absolute favorite Asian Oreo flavor is Strawberry. I used them in this White Chocolate Fridge Cake. I heard there is a Berry Burst flavor available in North America now, but here it is: just plain Strawberry flavor. Oh yum! (There may or may not be a few packages of these in my luggage right now.)
Regular Oreos are also always a winner! In my last post on Moody Photography I already showed you that I had spiked up Oreo cookies with peanut butter. I came across this idea on Back For Seconds and thought they would be a fabulous add-in for my newly discovered easy chocolate fudge recipe.
For this fudge version I used a mix of milk and dark chocolate and omitted the salt. The peanut butter-spiked Oreos are placed in the center of the fudge and also make up the crumble topping.
Give it a try! What did you think?
Recipe
Peanut Butter Oreo Chocolate Fudge
Ingredients
- 28 Oreo cookies
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pound 450g chocolate (I use a mix of milk + dark)
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter room temperature
Instructions
- Line a 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment or wax paper with overhang on all sides (for lifting out later).
- Twist open the Oreo cookies, spread a spoonful of peanut butter on the side without filling and sandwich both halves together again. Place the cookies in the fridge or freezer to set up a little.
- Break or chop 12 of the PB filled Oreos into pieces, at least into quarters.
- Chop the chocolate into chunks. Pour sweetened condensed milk in a bowl. Add chocolate pieces and butter.
- Place the bowl on top of a double boiler and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally until the mixture is melted and smooth and has thickened.
- Pour half of the melted fudge mixture into the lined pan. Place whole filled Oreos on top and pour remaining fudge mix over the cookies. Sprinkle the top with the Oreo crumbles.
- Let the fudge set in the fridge for at least 2 hours, then cut into 1” pieces.
Pin this Peanut Butter Oreo Chocolate Fudge recipe for later?
Do you see Oreo cookies also rather as an ingredient than a snack in itself?
I'd love to see your favorite creations with Oreos as ingredient!
Feel free to link them up in the comments!
Random Questions
Oreo fudge typically consists of a combination of chocolate, often both milk and dark chocolate, and Oreo cookies. Some variations may include additional ingredients such as peanut butter or other flavorings.
Fudge-covered Oreos were introduced to the market in 2014 by the Nabisco brand. These delightful treats combine the classic Oreo cookie with a layer of smooth, rich fudge.
The calorie content of a chocolate fudge Oreo can vary slightly depending on the specific recipe and ingredients used. Typically, a single chocolate fudge Oreo contains around 90 to 100 calories.
If your peanut butter fudge did not set properly, it could be due to factors such as insufficient cooking time, incorrect temperatures, or imbalanced ingredient proportions. Achieving the right consistency in fudge often requires precise measurements and careful monitoring during the cooking process.
Yes, there have been various peanut butter Oreo flavors released over the years, catering to the preferences of peanut butter enthusiasts. These flavors include peanut butter-filled Oreos and other related variations.
An uneven or gritty texture in peanut butter fudge can result from improper mixing or the presence of sugar crystals that did not dissolve completely during the cooking process. Ensuring thorough and consistent mixing as well as reaching the correct temperature can help achieve a smoother texture.
Peanut butter fudge can become dry if it is overcooked or if the ratio of ingredients, especially the sugar and fat content, is not balanced. Properly measuring and proportioning the ingredients, along with careful attention to the cooking time and temperature, can help maintain the desired moistness and texture in peanut butter fudge.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Hahaha. What weird flavors. They sound great so it's too bad they're no good.
And I hope you're having a great time! I should probably start with your more recent posts. Anyway, this fudge looks incredible! And amazing flavors. 🙂
Regina
Ahhh - I still dream of this fudge sometimes...I should make it again soon 🙂
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville
Wow, those look decadent! Maybe you can bring your food skills to some of the open food-related Shoppertunities. So far everything I've seen on your site looks delicious!
Regina
Thank you so much Liza! I'll message you about a Shoppertunity question.
Zach
Your photos are stunning and your recipes sound delectable. We would love for you to share them at thefeastingeye.com. The Feasting Eye is still a bit new, but I think you will like what you see :-).
Maria G.
In my house, we are ALL OREOS and peanut butter fans!!! I'm trying this for sure!! Will follow up after I make them....if I don't "die and go to heaven" after I eat all of them!!! LOL
Regina
Haha...this made me laugh Maria. But this fudge totally makes it possible to go to chocolate and Oreo heaven and never return 😀 I would love to hear your thoughts, should you make it back ...
Maria G
Hi Regina!!
O...M...G...this was the best fudge I've tasted in a looong looong time!!! Thank you for sending me to chocolate heaven!!! I did come back....for one reason...to make MORE!! LOL Seriously, everyone loved it! I took some to work and I had to cut the 1inch square in half!! I didn't want to run out....but I did. Thank you soooo much!!
Regina
Oh Maria, I am so glad you came back! I am so happy to hear you and everyone else loved the fudge. Thank you for taking the time to let me know before you are off to make the next batch 😉
Tanya Schroeder
I'm not one to pass up Oreo's! Put them in fudge and you can be sure I'm first in line! These are pretty amazing!
Regina
You are right Tanya, Oreos are hard to turn down! I sure can't 😉 Thank you for your lovely comment.
Liz
These look decadent! Love the Oreo and PB combo! Pinning and making for sure 🙂
Regina
Thank you so much Liz. Also for pinning!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
Oh my heavens. Peanut butter and cake and chocolate. Is there anything better in life? Loving how decadent these are!!
Regina
Thank you Sally! This sure is a decadent combination 😀
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel
Omg, I cannot imagine living without an oven! When mine broke for all of 3 hours before the repairman came, I was literally going insane. But good to know if I ever travel overseas, there'll be an abundance of Oreos! This fudge looks AWESOME and your pictures look awesome, too!
Regina
Oh yes, Oreos are not something one has to go without in Asia. Thank you for your lovely comment on the pictures. It always means so much to me 🙂
Natalie
So indulgent, these must taste amazing!
Regina
They are an indulgence indeed, Natalie!
Sweet as Sugar Cookies
That fudge just takes my breath away.
Regina
Aww...thats so sweet. Thank you 🙂
ashley - baker by nature
Oh lordy, these look dangerously delish!
Regina
Dangerous indeed! Especially for my hips 😉
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen
Oh yum, your fudge looks so delicious!
Regina
Ahh..thanks so much Rosie!