Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)
A luscious layer dessert combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors, chilled and creamy.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (9.17 oz)
02 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Peanut Butter Layer
05 - 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (13.22 oz)
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter
07 - 1½ cups powdered sugar (6.35 oz)
08 - ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth (about 2 minutes). Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
03 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, spread evenly, and refrigerate.
04 - In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and ½ cup butter. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until creamy and fully combined.
05 - Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer.
06 - Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until firm.
07 - Remove fudge from pan using parchment overhang. Cut into 24 squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This fudge is your go-to secret weapon when you want a dessert that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to pull off.
- It's irresistibly creamy with just the right balance of chocolate and peanut butter, making it impossible not to have a second piece.
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- Don&t rush the chilling step; the fudge needs that time to set properly or it will be too soft to cut cleanly.
- Microwaving in short intervals and stirring frequently prevents the chocolate from overheating and becoming grainy—a subtle tip that changed my results every time.
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- Always use high-quality chocolate chips—they really make a difference in flavor and texture.
- The secret to super smooth peanut butter layering is heating the mixture until just warm, then stirring until silky before adding powdered sugar.