Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge – The Almond Eater

May 4, 2023

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This straightforward 6-ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge recipe may be the very best you have ever had. Suppose: traditional chocolate fudge however with peanut butter swirls. What may be higher?!

a piece of fudge with a bite taken out of it

You may’t go unsuitable with any type of chocolate peanut butter dessert, particularly when it is Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge.

To me, fudge is an underrated recipe, and one which we should always all be making extra typically. I are inclined to neglect how simple it’s to whip up, however the complete prep time is beneath 10 minutes. It significantly could not be less complicated!

It is alongside the identical traces as my no bake chocolate pie or my edible vegan cookie dough when it comes to how fast it’s, although this fudge is admittedly a tad extra decadent (in the easiest way attainable in fact!).

Recipe options

The proper fudge recipe each when it comes to taste and texture.
It is clean, creamy and principally melts in your mouth.
Made with minimal substances, making it a quite simple dessert to make.

ingredients to make fudge like sweetened condensed milk and chocolate

Components

Sweetened condensed milk – It is a traditional fudge recipe in any case, so sweetened condensed milk is a should with a view to get the right texture.

Butter – I used unsalted butter as a result of that is what I have a tendency to make use of in all of my dessert recipes; nevertheless, salted butter ought to be positive on this recipe if that is what you could have readily available.

Chocolate – This recipe requires a mixture of chopped darkish chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips. You should utilize one or the opposite, however utilizing each makes the chocolate taste extra fascinating (and scrumptious!).

Vanilla extract – No substitution.

Peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter is the best way to go, however be happy to make use of any sort of nut butter you favor if peanut butter is not your factor or when you’re desirous to keep away from nuts. Almond butter, cashew butter or tahini would all work properly.

Instructions

Step 1: Soften substances. Begin by including the condensed milk, butter, and chocolate to a small saucepan over the stovetop, stirring often till the chocolate has melted. Take away the pan from the warmth and stir within the vanilla.

2 images: milk and chopped chocolate in a saucepan on the left and melted together on the right

Step 2: Add the peanut butter. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, then pour the fudge into the ready pan, utilizing a rubber spatula to clean it out. Then, dollop the peanut butter overtop and use a knife or toothpick to swirl the peanut butter.

chocolate mixture in a square baking pan with dollops of peanut butter overtop

Step 3: Refrigerate. Place the baking dish within the fridge for at the least 1 hour, or within the freezer for at the least half-hour, permitting the fudge to solidify. Slice the fudge into bite-size items and luxuriate in!

Suggestions and FAQs

Be certain that to stir the chocolate/milk/butter combination considerably incessantly in order that the chocolate melts however would not scorch.
The feel of the fudge ought to be clean however thick, so it takes a minute to unfold the fudge into the baking pan.
Although fudge is often finest saved at room temperature, when you’re making it throughout the center of the summer time and/otherwise you reside in a moist local weather, you could wish to choose to retailer it within the fridge or freezer as an alternative.
Whereas this fudge is ideal to make throughout the holidays or as items, I personally suppose it is scrumptious year-round!

Add-ins: If you wish to take this fudge up a notch, you can stir in some chopped walnuts, M&M’s or crushed pretzels

Is that this fudge wholesome?

Not significantly, but it surely’s so scrumptious and such a deal with. When you’re on the lookout for a more healthy fudge recipe, I extremely beneficial my peanut butter fudge, which is a freezer fudge recipe.

Can I double this recipe?

Yep! To take action, merely use a 9×13 baking dish as an alternative of a sq. pan.

Storage

Room temperature: Retailer fudge in an hermetic container at room temperature for as much as 2 weeks. Be certain that to make use of wax paper in between layers so it would not stick.

Freezer: If you wish to retailer fudge long-term, you may wish to freeze it. Merely retailer it in a freezer-safe bag or container for as much as 3 months, after which thaw it within the fridge in a single day earlier than consuming.

a stack of chocolate fudge drizzled with peanut butter

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