There is possibly no flavor combo more deeply loved by some, than peanut butter and chocolate. This sweet, rich, and flavorful fudge will cure any craving for peanut butter and chocolate, and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Although the recipe from start to finish will take a bit of time (and several hours to chill), the end result is smooth, rich and delicious.
Is there a chocolate and peanut butter lover in your house?
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This fudge is rich and delicious! Feel free to make it with both layers (chocolate and peanut butter), or double the ingredients of one layer for a single flavor fudge.
Ingredients
Chocolate layer
Peanut Butter layer
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or canned evaporated milk
- 1 cup white chocolate morsels, or 8 oz from a bar
- 6 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
- 3.5 oz marshmallow cream 1/2 of a 7 oz. jar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Prepare the pan
- Line an 8" or 9" square pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving extra hanging over the sides, so the fudge can be easily removed once set.
Make the chocolate layer
- In a large saucepan, heat sugar, butter and cream over medium-high heat. Bring ingredients to a boil, gently stiring constantly. Allow mixture to boil 4 minutes (set a timer), or until the mixture reaches 234*F (gently stiring constantly).
- Remove pan from heat and add chocolate and marshmallow cream. Stir until melted and fully combined, 1-2 minutes.
- Add vanilla. Stir well to fully incorporate.
- Pour fudge into prepared pan. Smooth as needed. Set pan in the fridge while preparing the next layer.
Peanut Butter layer
- In a large saucepan, heat sugar, butter and cream over medium-high heat. Bring ingredients to a boil, gently stiring constantly. Allow mixture to boil 4 minutes (set a timer), or until the mixture reaches 234*F (gently stiring constantly).
- Remove pan from heat and add white chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallow cream. Stir until melted and fully combined, 1-2 minutes.
- Add vanilla. Stir well to fully incorporate.
- Pour peanut butter fudge on top of (slighly chilled) chocolate fudge. Return pan to fridge and refrigerate about 3 hours, until firm.
- To cut, lift entire block of fudge from the pan, by pulling up on the parchment (or foil) liner. Use a sharp, straight edge knife, rinsing off the knife in warm water (then wiping dry) as needed between cuts. Store fudge in fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Use unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt, or salted butter.
Use natural peanut butter, the only ingredients should be peanuts and salt (or just peanuts).
Using the proportions above, your peanut butter layer may not be as tall as shown. I used slightly different proportions, but adjusted the final recipe for simplicity.
I added the desired temperature (234*F.) for those who like exacting recipes. I have been able to successfully make this recipe without the use of a thermometer, by following the directions listed.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 109IUCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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Quick, easy to make fudge. I took it too a potluck at work and everyone loved it! They were disappointed when it was all finished and came around to see if I had any more
Made this for my friends surprise b-day party! It was SO easy to make, and it tasted so professional even though it was so simple. Thank you so much for all your tried-and-true recipes and dedication. <3 🙂
This was delicious! I gave it to my friend as a b-day present-and she loved it!
The only thing is my fudge layers really didn’t stick together, and both layers were a bit pale. Still amazing- and to make it only took 45 minutes! 😉
Sooo goood!
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Oh wow. Your layering is perfect! I’ve made something similar before but it didn’t look nearly as good. And this sounds delicious. 🙂
Hey! I’m making these today. I’m so excited to try them out 😀
Also wanted to point your direction to this page: http://www.chow.com/recipes/30296-homemade-marshmallow-creme
We don’t have marshmallow cream here either, but making it yourself is not so hard – just time consuming. But it’s worth it! It’s basically just meringue. 🙂
Looks amaaaazing! Got to ask….
What is your secret for cutting the fudge into same size pieces so perfectly? Template? Good old measuring? Would love to know!!!