Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is a rich, creamy treat that layers smooth chocolate with nutty peanut butter. This no-bake dessert is quick to make and combines sweet and salty flavors for a perfectly indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional, for added texture)
- Pinch of salt (to bring out all the flavors)
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt 2 cups of chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Stir until smooth, then add 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well and spread evenly in the prepared pan. Chill for 10–15 minutes.
- In a clean saucepan, melt the remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter with the remaining 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract over low heat. Stir until smooth and pour over the chilled chocolate layer. Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top, if desired, and gently press them into the surface.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set. Lift out using the parchment paper, slice into squares or rectangles, and serve.
Notes
- Use vegan chocolate chips and dairy-free condensed milk for a vegan version.
- To enhance flavor, sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top before chilling.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to the chocolate layer for a mocha twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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