Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)
A creamy chocolate and peanut butter treat with a smooth, indulgent texture and rich flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Peanut Butter Layer
05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - ½ cup powdered sugar
07 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
08 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on opposite sides for easy removal later.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and ½ tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and thoroughly blended.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer, then gently spread to cover the chocolate completely.
07 - Swirl the top with a knife or skewer in a figure-eight motion to create a marbled effect, if desired.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm and set.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 24 equal squares. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in one pan with zero candy thermometers or temperature anxiety
- The marble pattern looks impressive but takes literally thirty seconds with a butter knife
02 -
- The chocolate layer sets up faster than you expect, so have your peanut butter mixture ready before you start melting
- Room temperature fudge cuts cleaner than cold fudge, so let it sit out for ten minutes before slicing
03 -
- Warm your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between every few slices for those picture-perfect edges
- If your peanut butter layer is too thick to spread, microwave it for ten seconds to loosen it up