Description
Vampire Fudge is a spooky and delicious chocolate treat with a vibrant red peanut butter swirl, perfect for Halloween or any time you want a decadent dessert. This easy recipe offers a rich chocolate flavor with a creamy texture and a visually striking appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Red food coloring gel (a tiny amount)
- Optional: Pretzel sticks, crushed Oreos, chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter completely, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Gradually whisk in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth and completely combined.
- Add both the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips to the saucepan. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add a tiny amount of red food coloring gel to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly until an even, deep red color is achieved.
- Pour half of the melted chocolate mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to create a base layer.
- Carefully spoon dollops of the red peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer. Use a spoon or offset spatula to swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate, creating a marbled effect.
- Pour the remaining chocolate mixture over the peanut butter swirls and spread it evenly to create a smooth top layer.
- If desired, sprinkle optional toppings like crushed Oreos, chopped nuts, or pretzel sticks over the top layer.
- Cover the baking pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the fudge is completely set.
- Once set, carefully lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut the fudge into small squares using a sharp knife, wiping the knife clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Arrange the Vampire Fudge squares on a serving platter and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat when melting butter and chocolate to prevent burning.
- Lining the pan with parchment paper makes removing the fudge much easier.
- A small amount of red food coloring gel is sufficient for a dramatic effect.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings for added texture and flavor.
- Store leftover Vampire Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Swirling/Marbling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g