Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)

Rich, creamy blend of smooth peanut butter and semisweet chocolate for an irresistible sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Fudge

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
06 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

→ For the Chocolate Layer

07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with butter.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and butter together, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
03 - Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
04 - Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
05 - In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until melted and glossy.
06 - Pour the chocolate layer over the peanut butter base and spread evenly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
08 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment, cut into squares, and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Two layers of pure indulgence that come together in under 30 minutes of active work
  • The texture is somewhere between fudge and candy, creamy yet firm enough to hold its shape
  • Customizable with your favorite nut butter or chocolate variety
02 -
  • Low heat is crucial when melting the peanut butter mixture to prevent separation or grainy texture
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly than cold ones
  • The chilling time is not optional warm fudge will not cut into clean squares
03 -
  • Toast the parchment paperlined pan in the oven for 2 minutes before adding the peanut butter layer, it helps spread more easily
  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate layer to deepen the flavor without making it taste like coffee

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