Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge (Printable)
A creamy blend of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy nuts creates a rich indulgent treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chocolate & Peanut Butter Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Nuts
05 - 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
→ Topping (Optional)
06 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and salt. Stir constantly until smooth and fully melted, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and fold in 1 cup chopped mixed nuts evenly.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the additional 1/4 cup chopped nuts on top, gently pressing them into the surface if desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set and firm.
07 - Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into 24 even squares with a sharp knife.
08 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under twenty minutes of actual hands-on time, yet tastes like you've been fussing in the kitchen all day.
- The texture is pure magic—creamy but with enough bite from the nuts to keep things interesting.
- One batch makes enough to share, which means you get to watch people's faces light up when they taste it.
02 -
- Low heat is non-negotiable—if your chocolate gets too hot, it can seize and become grainy, ruining the whole batch.
- The parchment paper overhang is the difference between an easy demolding and a frustrated kitchen moment; don't skip it.
03 -
- Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between cuts to prevent the chocolate from dragging and creating messy edges.
- If you're making this as a gift, use festive parchment or wrapping to elevate what is already an impressive homemade treat.