Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printer-friendly)
A creamy, layered dessert combining smooth peanut butter and rich chocolate for sweet cravings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Peanut Butter Layer
05 - 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
06 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Prepare:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang to allow easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
05 - Gently spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer, smoothing the surface evenly.
06 - Refrigerate the layered mixture for at least 2 hours until firm.
07 - Lift the set fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 36 uniform squares with a sharp knife.
08 - Store finished pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like it took hours but honestly comes together in 25 minutes of actual work.
- No mixer, no fancy equipment—just a saucepan, a bowl, and your hands.
- The texture is so silky it practically melts before it hits your tongue.
02 -
- Don't skip sifting the powdered sugar—I learned this the hard way when my first batch had tiny lumps that refused to disappear.
- Room temperature ingredients blend infinitely better; cold peanut butter will fight you and create weird texture streaks.
03 -
- Make this the night before you need it; the flavors meld overnight and it's somehow even better the next day.
- Cut your squares slightly smaller than you think you need—this fudge is deceptively rich, and people will come back for a second piece if they're not completely stuffed after the first.