Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)
Smooth layers of chocolate and peanut butter combine into a rich, creamy dessert treat cooled to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) 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, melted
08 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing 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 smooth and melted. Remove from heat.
03 - Stir 1 tsp vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the lined pan. Spread evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until slightly set.
05 - While first layer chills, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and ½ tsp vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
06 - Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer.
07 - Pour remaining chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer. Spread evenly to cover completely.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely firm and set throughout.
09 - Lift fudge from pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 24 even squares. Serve immediately or store refrigerated.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way velvety peanut butter and rich chocolate layer together creates the kind of texture that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite
- It comes together faster than you can preheat the oven but tastes like something from a fancy chocolate shop
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- Refrigerating the can of sweetened condensed milk beforehand prevents seizing when it hits warm chocolate
- Room temperature peanut butter spreads without tearing the partially set chocolate layer
03 -
- Condensed milk varies by brand so start with less chocolate chips and add more only if needed for thickness
- A clean offset spatula creates smoother layers than a regular butter knife