Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)
Rich, creamy chocolate fudge with a luscious peanut butter swirl perfect for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Fudge Layer
01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Peanut Butter Swirl
05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
# How-to Steps:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on the sides to facilitate easy removal of the fudge later.
02 - Combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, melted butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the top of the chocolate layer.
05 - Use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate, creating a marbled pattern without overmixing.
06 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm and completely set.
07 - Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve immediately or store for later.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- They taste like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you've got a showstopper in under twenty minutes of actual work.
- That perfect moment when chocolate and peanut butter collide in one bite is honestly worth the price of admission.
02 -
- Don't skip the parchment paper overhang—trying to pry these out with your fingers is how you end up with fudge all over the counter and tiny broken pieces in your mouth.
- Low heat is non-negotiable; high heat will seize the chocolate and turn it into a grainy mess that can't be saved.
03 -
- Use a hot knife to cut clean squares—dip it in hot water and wipe it dry between cuts for edges that actually look intentional.
- Make these the night before an event and you'll have one less thing to stress about, which might be the most valuable thing this recipe offers.