Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight (Print View)

A luscious blend of chocolate and peanut butter layers creating a smooth, creamy dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
02 - 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Peanut Butter Layer

05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - ½ cup powdered sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
08 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Stir 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan. Spread evenly across the bottom using a spatula. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until slightly set.
05 - While the first layer chills, combine creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
06 - Gently spread the peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer, taking care not to disturb the base.
07 - Pour the remaining chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer. Spread evenly to cover completely.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the fudge is completely firm and set throughout.
09 - Lift the fudge from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 24 equal squares with a sharp knife.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, like silk on your tongue
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes of active work
  • Everyone who tries it immediately asks for the recipe
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents the chocolate from seizing and becoming grainy
  • The parchment paper overhang is not optional, it's your only hope for clean removal
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the peanut butter layer from seizing when mixed
03 -
  • A warm knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts makes perfect squares
  • If your chocolate layer starts to set while you're working, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds
  • The parchment paper should have at least 2 inches of overhang on each side for easy lifting

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