Description
Indulge in a decadent Kahlua Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge that’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a touch of coffee-flavored Kahlua. This easy-to-make fudge combines semi-sweet and dark chocolates with roasted peanuts and peanut butter chips for a deliciously textured treat, ideal for parties or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 20 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ounce can sweetened condensed milk (15 oz size)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons Kahlua
Toppings
- 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Spray an 8×8 inch pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the fudge once set.
- Melt Chocolate Base: Using a double boiler, melt the semi-sweet chocolate completely over gentle heat. Once melted, remove from heat and slowly stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt with a large spatula until fully combined and thickened.
- Add Kahlua: Slowly incorporate the Kahlua one tablespoon at a time into the thick chocolate mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly, folding the mixture to blend without breaking the texture, resulting in a very thick fudge base.
- Spread Mixture: Use the spatula or a large spoon to spread the thick chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared pan. It will be quite thick, so spread as evenly as possible. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help the fudge set.
- Top with Dark Chocolate and Toppings: Melt the dark chocolate separately. Remove the fudge pan from the fridge and pour the melted dark chocolate over the top, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly. Immediately sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts and chopped milk chocolate over the dark chocolate layer. Drizzle the melted peanut butter chips on top to help secure the toppings.
- Set and Serve: Allow the fudge to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until fully set. Once firm, use a sharp knife to cut the fudge into squares of your desired size.
Notes
- You can melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, to avoid burning.
- Ensure all chocolate is melted gently to prevent seizing.
- For extra flavor, use freshly roasted peanuts.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1.5 inch square)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
