Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy condensed milk and crunchy peanuts with this easy-to-make Condensed Milk Peanut Bar recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with loved ones, these bars are a blend of rich flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for more. Whether for a special occasion or a simple treat, these homemade bars promise to be a hit. Let’s dive into the recipe and create something truly delicious!
Ingredients:
- 240g unsalted roasted peanuts
- 2 cans condensed milk (395g each)
- 90g milk powder
- 50g unsalted butter
- Milk powder (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan:
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter. This will prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the bars later.
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with butter. This will prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the bars later.
- Melt the Butter:
- In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- Add Condensed Milk:
- Pour in the condensed milk (both cans) into the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the condensed milk (both cans) into the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- Incorporate Milk Powder:
- Gradually add the milk powder to the mixture in the saucepan, stirring continuously. Ensure there are no lumps and the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
- Gradually add the milk powder to the mixture in the saucepan, stirring continuously. Ensure there are no lumps and the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
- Add Peanuts:
- Stir in the unsalted roasted peanuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Stir in the unsalted roasted peanuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cook the Mixture:
- Continue cooking the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and starts to pull away from the sides of the saucepan. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Continue cooking the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and starts to pull away from the sides of the saucepan. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to Pan:
- Once the mixture is ready, quickly pour it into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly in the pan.
- Once the mixture is ready, quickly pour it into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it evenly in the pan.
- Sprinkle with Milk Powder:
- While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle a thin layer of milk powder over the top. This adds a nice finishing touch and enhances the flavor.
- While the mixture is still warm, sprinkle a thin layer of milk powder over the top. This adds a nice finishing touch and enhances the flavor.
- Cool and Set:
- Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, you can transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours or until the mixture is firm.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, you can transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours or until the mixture is firm.
- Cut and Serve:
- Once firm, remove the condensed milk peanut bar from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles of your desired size.
- Once firm, remove the condensed milk peanut bar from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into squares or rectangles of your desired size.
- Enjoy:
- Serve and enjoy these delicious condensed milk peanut bars as a sweet treat or snack!
