A layer of creamy chocolate fudge swirled with a creamy peanut butter fudge layer is a treat no one will turn down! Make this classic Chocolate Peanut Butter fudge to enjoy with those you love.
If you LOVE making homemade candy, you’ll want all the tips and tricks in my tutorial on how to make fudge. Looking for something even easier? Make a batch of tiger butter instead!
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge
What’s the only thing better than chocolate fudge? Chocolate fudge with peanut butter swirled on top!
My mom gave me this recipe years and years ago for Fannie May Fudge, aka the BEST fudge in the world. I’ve been using it as a base for all kinds of fudgy creations.
This recipe makes fudge that’s just as good, if not better, than the fudge you buy by the pound at the fancy candy stores. If you love my peanut butter fudge recipe, then you have to try this!
- No candy thermometer or special equipment needed.
- Velvety soft texture (but not TOO soft) thanks to an ideal combination of peanut butter, butter, cream, and chocolate.
- Melted marshmallows mixed with chocolate keep the fudge smooth as it hardens. This prevents it from becoming crumbly like other recipes.
This recipe makes a TON of fudge, so you’ll have plenty to go around (or freeze for later).
Love chocolate and peanut butter? Be sure to try my buckeyes. Homemade peanut butter balls are always a hit. Or give my no bake peanut butter pie a try next.
Ingredient Notes
- Butter & Sugar- the duo that starts the base for this perfect fudge.
- Chocolate- use a combination of milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips. You will also need unsweetened baking chocolate. You can also use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate in this easy fudge recipe.
- Peanut Butter layer- Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk in the peanut butter fudge layer.
- Vanilla- choose pure vanilla extract or use my homemade vanilla extract.
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Make the chocolate fudge base.
- Add marshmallows, both kinds of chocolate morsels and baking chocolate to a large mixing bowl.
- In a large pot, bring the sugar, milk, and butter to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Add vanilla.
- Immediately pour the hot butter mixture over marshmallows and chocolate. Beat the chocolate with the whisk attachment of an electric mixer until it melts and becomes smooth. This may take a few minutes.
- Pour into a prepared pan lined with parchment paper.
Make the peanut butter fudge swirl.
Heat the butter and condensed milk in a small saucepan until melted. Add peanut butter morsels and whisk by hand until the butter melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
Let fudge set.
- Pour the peanut butter layer over the chocolate layer in the pan. Swirl with a knife until combined with chocolate layer. Let the fudge set for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut into bite sized squares and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
- How to store: No need to refrigerate this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge recipe! Keep cut fudge stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: For longer storage, keep this fudge in the freezer in freezer safe bags. Let thaw at room temperature or in the fridge over night, any time a fudge craving strikes. I love having fudge in the freezer in case of unexpected company or emergency chocolate cravings!
- You can make this without the peanut butter layer for a straight-up decadent chocolate fudge.
- I used a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with a 1-inch rim for this fudge. You could also make it in two smaller 8 x 8 square pans if necessary.
- If you love my peanut butter and chocolate fudge recipe, you should try these peanut butter brownies! Same delicious swirl!
More Fudge Recipes
- Cinnabon Fudge– fudge that tastes like a cinnamon roll. You’re welcome.
- White chocolate fudge– my easy vanilla fudge recipe!
- Strawberry Swirl Fudge– otherwise referred to as strawberries and cream fudge. Delish.
- Peppermint Fudge– gorgeous and perfect for your Christmas tray!
- Cadbury Egg Fudge– perfect for Easter
- Rocky Road Fudge– the easiest candy recipe.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 25 regular sized marshmallows
- 12 ounce milk chocolate morsels
- 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate morsels
- 2 ounce baking chocolate unsweetened
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounce
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bag peanut butter morsels 10 ounce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add marshmallows, chocolate morsels (both kinds) and baking chocolate. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil the sugar, milk, and butter (over medium high heat). Stirring constantly, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Pour hot mixture over marshmallows and chocolate.
- Using an electric mixer (or stand mixer), beat with whisk attachment until melted and smooth (may take several minutes).
- Pour into a parchment paper lined 15x10x1 baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan on medium heat, warm condensed milk with butter. Heat until butter is melted, add in peanut butter morsels. Whisk until melted and smooth, remove from heat.
- Pour peanut butter over chocolate layer. Swirl top layer with a knife. Allow to set for 2 hours. Cut into bites and enjoy!
Notes
- If desired, pour top peanut butter fudge layer over the chocolate and do not swirl. Will have two distinct layers.
- How to store: No need to refrigerate this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge! Keep cut fudge in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: For longer storage, keep this fudge in the freezer in freezer safe bags. Let thaw at room temperature or in the fridge over night, any time a fudge craving strikes. I love having fudge in the freezer in case of unexpected company or emergency chocolate cravings!
- This can be made without the peanut butter layer for a straight up decadent chocolate fudge.
- I used a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with a 1 inch rim for this fudge. You could also make it in two smaller 8 x 8 square pans if necessary.
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Rich and indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is just perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. No chocolate and peanut butter lover will be able to resist it!
Your video and photos show both milk and sweetened condensed milk but the recipe itself does not have the measurement fir the milk, please advise
It lists the milk, second. 1 cup.
Does the fudge have to be refrigerated after it’s set and cut?
Nope! But keep it in an airtight container for freshness 🙂
Do u use the small or large marshmallows ?
Looks soooo good! Pinned! Deb
Aimee, this is the 2nd fudge recipe of yours I am trying out(your PB fudge was absolutely melt in your mouth delicious!). Do you have any suggestions for a vanilla fudge? Can this recipe be altered with white chocolate morsels instead? Thank you for sharing with us all!!!!
Jeez, You sure do know your fudge, girl! This Pb Fudge looks Amazing!
Haha, thanks Nicole!!!
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