Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)

Rich, creamy chocolate squares with a luscious peanut butter swirl. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Fudge Layer

01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Peanut Butter Swirl

05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar

# How-To:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang on the sides for easy removal of the fudge.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir constantly until the mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, melted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or skewer to swirl gently to create a marbled pattern.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm.
07 - Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They require almost no baking skill and come together in under twenty minutes of hands-on time.
  • That peanut butter swirl creates a visual wow factor that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • They stay fresh in the fridge for a week, so you can make them ahead for gatherings or just keep them for yourself.
02 -
  • Don't skip the low heat when melting the chocolate—high heat can make it seize up and become grainy, ruining the silky texture you're after.
  • The peanut butter swirl should stay on top while the chocolate layer sets below; if you swirl too aggressively, they'll muddy together, which is still delicious but loses that visual contrast.
  • These squares are rich, so cutting into smaller pieces actually serves more people—they're satisfying in smaller bites.
03 -
  • Use a hot knife to cut clean, beautiful squares—dip the blade in hot water and wipe it dry between each cut for sharp edges.
  • If you're doubling the recipe for a larger crowd, use a 9x13-inch pan instead and keep all the ingredient ratios the same; the thickness will just be a bit thinner.

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