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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is wonderfully creamy and rich – perfect for sharing with family and friends! With two distinct layers of rich chocolate fudge and nutty peanut butter fudge, this stunning fudge promises to be a glorious addition to your collection of cherished recipes!

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six pieces of chocolate peanut butter fudge on a white tray.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge! There is possibly no flavor combo more deeply loved than peanut butter and chocolate. This delightful candy combines a rich, creamy chocolate fudge layered with peanut butter fudge for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for dessert lovers and ideal for sharing, this homemade fudge is sweet and rich and easy to make!

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. This fudge recipe is sure to cure any craving for peanut butter and chocolate and satisfy any sweet tooth!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

small container of peanut butter sitting next to peanut butter and chocolate fudge pieces in white cups. white tray with more fudge can be seen in the background.

Storage Information

One cooled, cut the fudge into squares and enjoy. To store, transfer fudge to an airtight container, layered fudge with parchment, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks,

To freeze, transfer fudge to a freezer safe, airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Variations To Try

Recipe Tips

Recipe Notes:

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.

Can this fudge be made ahead of time?

Absolutely! It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

Do I need to use a candy thermometer?

While not mandatory, a candy thermometer helps in achieving the perfect fudge consistency. The fudge can be made without a thermometer but if you have one, you are looking for 234°F.

pieces of chocolate peanut butter fudge cut into squares sitting on burlap with more on white tray in background.

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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is wonderfully creamy and rich – perfect for sharing with family and friends! With two distinct layers of rich chocolate fudge and nutty peanut butter fudge, this stunning fudge promises to be a glorious addition to your collection of cherished recipes!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Refrigerate 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
 

Chocolate layer

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream or (canned) evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • 3.5 ounces marshmallow cream 1/2 of a 7 oz jar, eye ball it the best you can
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter layer

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ 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 ounces marshmallow cream 1/2 of a 7 oz. jar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare the pan

  • Line an 8" 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).
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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Originally posted November 8, 2012.