This chocolate peanut butter swirl fudge uses sweetened condensed milk to create a super smooth and creamy holiday dessert. With just 6 simple pantry ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this fudge recipe couldn't be easier!
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the peanut butter chips, 1 cup of the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and salt, and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally using a wooden spoon (or silicone spatula) until melted and smooth. Then remove from the heat, mix in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and spread evenly into the prepared pan.
In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining sweetened condensed over medium heat. Stir until the chocolate has melted. Then remove from the heat and mix in ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and use a butter knife (or toothpick) to swirl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before cutting the fudge into squares.
Notes:
Baking Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and then non-stick spray. I found that using both makes removing the fudge so much easier.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Do not confuse this product with evaporated milk. They are NOT interchangeable. Make sure that you do not use fat-free sweetened condensed milk either.
Quick Chilling Method: If you’re in a hurry to serve this fudge, you can place it into the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour and then place it in the freezer for 20-25 minutes. Then you can cut them into squares. For best results, the fudge should chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Cutting Fudge: To get even 1-inch fudge squares use a ruler and a sharp knife. Dip the knife into hot water, dry it off, and then cut it into your fudge. This will create smooth and even cuts.