Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge

This silky-smooth chocolate peanut butter swirl fudge requires just 4 ingredients and 20 minutes of active time. With a flavor reminiscent of your favorite peanut butter cup, this no-fail recipe creates the perfect holiday gift or sweet treat for any occasion!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 18

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings squares

Equipment

8×8×2-inch square baking pan Creates the perfect thickness for classic fudge squares (a 7×5-inch dish works too for slightly thicker pieces)
Parchment paper Ensures easy removal and clean cutting
2 Microwave-safe bowls One for chocolate mixture, one for peanut butter mixture
Rubber spatulas For efficiently removing all sweetened condensed milk from the can and folding mixtures
Butter knife Creates the beautiful swirl effect between layers
Measuring cups and spoons For precise ingredient measurements
Sharp knife For cleanly cutting the fudge into squares

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Layer

12 ounces 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup sweetened condensed milk from a 14-ounce can

For the Peanut Butter Layer

½ cup 3.5 ounces peanut butter baking chips
2 tablespoons salted butter
Remaining sweetened condensed milk approximately 4 ounces

Instructions

First, grease an 8×8×2-inch square baking pan with butter or shortening, then line it with parchment paper that hangs over all four sides. The grease helps the paper stick to the pan.
Second, make the chocolate mixture by combining the semisweet chips, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 cup sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until completely smooth (this takes about 1 minute 30 seconds total).
Third, make the peanut butter mixture in a separate bowl by combining the peanut butter chips, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and all the remaining sweetened condensed milk from the can. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval, until smooth (this takes about 1 minute total).
Fourth, pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pan, then pour the peanut butter mixture on top. Use a butter knife to swirl the two mixtures together with 5-6 strokes to create a marbled pattern. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
Finally, lift the fudge from the pan using the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into 2-inch squares with a sharp knife to make about 32 pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Keyword Chocolate