Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)

A creamy treat blending semisweet chocolate and peanut butter for a smooth, rich finish.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Peanut Butter Layer

05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - ½ cup powdered sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
03 - Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly to cover the bottom. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until partially set.
04 - While first layer chills, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
05 - Gently spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer, working carefully to maintain even coverage.
06 - Pour remaining chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly to cover completely.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely firm throughout.
08 - Lift the fudge from the pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 24 equal squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for clean edges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate hits every comfort craving in one bite
  • It comes together faster than you can watch an episode of your favorite show but tastes like you spent all day on it
  • This is the recipe that turns ordinary people into fudge evangelists after just one square
02 -
  • Low and slow melting prevents the chocolate from seizing up into a grainy mess, patience here makes all the difference in texture
  • The parchment paper overhang is not optional, without it you will struggle to remove the fudge and the presentation will suffer
  • A warm knife cuts through fudge cleanly, while a cold knife drags and creates ragged edges that look messy
03 -
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top chocolate layer before chilling for a sophisticated sweet salty contrast
  • The fudge actually develops better flavor after sitting overnight, so making it a day ahead is not just convenient, it improves the recipe

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