This Reeses Pieces White Chocolate Fudge is a great and easy no bake fudge to make ahead of your event, party, or holiday. It is creamy, colorful, peanut buttery, and just the kind of sweet little treat that disappears fast from a dessert table. Cut it into small pieces because this stuff is sweet, rich, and totally snackable!
One of my favorite things about this fudge is that it looks festive without needing a lot of effort. The orange, yellow, and brown candy pieces make it perfect for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, game day trays, or anytime you want peanut butter flavor with a little crunch. Plus, since it is a make-ahead treat, you can get it done before company arrives and check dessert off your list.
Is white fudge the same as white chocolate?
Chocolate is made using cocoa butter from the cacao bean, and can, and usually is used in fudge. However, they are not the same. Fudge is made using chocolate, milk, butter, sugar, and other ingredients that may vary.
Fun fudge facts
- Fudge became popular in the United States in the late 1800s and has been a homemade candy favorite ever since.
- White chocolate is technically different from milk or dark chocolate because it is made with cocoa butter rather than cocoa solids.
- Reese’s Pieces are often associated with movie night treats, which makes this fudge a fun choice for parties, sleepovers, and family movie nights.
- Tiny squares are the way to go. Fudge is rich, so bite-size pieces make it easier for guests to grab “just one more.”
How do you make white chocolate fudge from scratch?
Just jump down to the recipe below to find out how to make Reeses Pieces White Chocolate Fudge. If you need a Christmas fudge, just change out the Reeses Pieces for some M&Ms. Or, forget the candy all together and use nuts, like my Easy White Chocolate Fudge.
Why is my chocolate fudge grainy?
If you’re using granulated sugar in your recipe, you may not have dissolved it well enough, or the fudge may not have been mixed long enough. I prefer powdered sugar to help avoid this problem because it blends in smoothly and helps keep the texture creamy.
Tips and tricks for the best fudge
- Line your pan with parchment paper and leave a little hanging over the sides. Once the fudge sets, you can lift the whole batch out and cut it cleanly.
- Use a warm knife for neater slices. Run the knife under warm water, dry it off, then cut. Wipe the blade between cuts if the fudge starts sticking.
- Do not rush the setting time. Fudge needs time to firm up so the pieces hold their shape.
- Save a handful of Reese’s Pieces for the top. Press them in lightly before the fudge sets so every square has a colorful finish.
- Keep any water away from melted chocolate. Even a little moisture can make chocolate seize and turn clumpy.
Serving suggestions
- Add pieces to a holiday dessert board with cookies, pretzels, fruit, and mini candies.
- Package squares in small treat bags or tins for teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, or party favors.
- Serve with hot cocoa, coffee, or a cold glass of milk to balance the sweetness.
- Chop a few pieces and sprinkle them over vanilla ice cream for an easy sundae topping.
- Cut smaller cubes for a candy buffet or larger squares for a plated dessert tray.
Storage tips
- Store fudge in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between layers so the pieces do not stick together.
- Keep it in a cool, dry place if you plan to enjoy it within a week or two.
- Refrigerate it if your kitchen is warm or if you want it to last longer. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so it softens slightly.
- Freeze fudge for longer storage. Wrap it well, place it in a freezer-safe container, and thaw it before serving.
- Keep it away from strong-smelling foods in the refrigerator because fudge can pick up odors.
More Holiday Desserts…
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Christmas Cookie Fudge
- Pumpkin Pie Dip
- Christmas Trash Bars
- Christmas Thumbprint Cookies
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Reeses Pieces White Chocolate Fudge
Equipment
- Stand Mixer/Hand Mixer
- 8×8 baking dish or 8×8 cake pan
Ingredients
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese 1 pkg
- 4 Cups Powder Sugar
- 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 12 Oz White Chocolate, chopped or chips
- 12 Oz Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8″ baking dish. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. This will be very thick stuff.
- In a double broiler over simmering water, melt the white chocolate. NOTE: If you do not have a double broiler, you can melt in the microwave or you can use 2 different sizes of sauce pans, in the bottom sauce pan, barely add water, melt the chocolate in the smaller (top) saucepan.
- Add 3/4 Cup of the Reese’s Pieces into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add & Fold the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread into the 8×8 dish.
- OPTIONAL – Pour the remaining Reese’s Pieces on top of the fudge. Press down to make sure they stick to the top of the fudge, otherwise they will fall off while cutting and eating.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until set. **Fudge made with cream cheese is softer that regular fudge.
Notes
Nutrition
this sounds so rich. I’m one who could probably only handle one bite of this, but I bet my husband would love it. 🙂
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Well this is just genius because it has white chocolate AND peanut butter!
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Thanks Julie! I happen to agree…they go together perfectly!
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Oh my- do you want to know the first word that sprung to mind? Decadent! And perfect for a party too – though I think it would put the kids on a sugar high!
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Aw…thanks. And you’re right, sugar high almost guaranteed. Make sure they can play outside if allowing the kids to have..LOL.
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You had me at Reese’s Pieces, and then you said FUDGE. Pinning!
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This is so pretty! My boys would pretty much die for this! I can’t do too sweet, but we are all Reese’s fanatics- we are going to need to try this soon! The silver lining is that with 4 kids, none of them are going to get too much 😉 Thanks for the recipe!
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Maybe with the 4 kids, you won’t have to worry about eating much yourself, cuz it’s pretty sweet. Thanks so much for stopping by and checking it out!
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Holy Cow! That has to be the sweetest in the whole wide world. Please come join my linky with this one too for my Recipes on Friday! THANKS.
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Reeses Pieces are so yummy. Such a delicious combo! I do love fudge. Thanks for linking it up with us at #FoodieFridays!
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This sounds really sweet. I’ve never had fudge made with cream cheese. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing with Creative Spark Link Party.
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Me neither. And it is pretty sweet…sweeter than normal. Appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!
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I don’t even care for fudge and this is speaking to me! White chocolate, cream cheese, and reese’s seem like a match made in heaven.
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Wow…it must be good then, it’s even speaking to you LOL. Warning though…found out one of my granddaughters got into some of these while Mommy slept…heard she was wired for hours!
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Oh, that is too funny!
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HOLY smokes! I would eat it all 😉
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Thanks so much!! I think Reese’s and Chocolate are two of the foods that go hand in hand…I mean who doesn’t like that combo?
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This looks absolutely delicious!! A perfect dessert for a holiday party … I’m thinking Halloween.
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Right! Just get the right colors. Hey, you could probably do that will all holidays! Great thinking!!
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