Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of chocolate and peanut butter layered for a rich, sweet treat.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir continuously until smooth and melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
03 - Pour the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared pan and spread to cover the bottom.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, sifted powdered sugar, melted butter, sea salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
05 - Gently spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
06 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or until firm to the touch.
07 - Lift fudge out using parchment overhang and cut into 36 equal squares with a sharp knife.
08 - Store pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes decadent but comes together in under 30 minutes of actual work—no special skills required.
  • Two layers of pure comfort with just the right balance of chocolate richness and peanut butter creaminess.
  • Perfect for giving away or hoarding for yourself, and it lasts nearly a week in the fridge.
02 -
  • If your peanut butter layer seems too soft after spreading, pop the whole pan in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting—it sets much faster than you'd expect.
  • Room temperature kitchen? Your fudge might need extra chilling time, but cold fudge tastes richer anyway.
03 -
  • A hot water bath for your knife between cuts makes all the difference—clean, gorgeous squares every time.
  • If you want added crunch, fold ½ cup roasted peanuts into the peanut butter layer before spreading it over the chocolate.

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