This no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheel Fudge recipe is so easy to make and only has 3 ingredients! With layers of peanut butter fudge and chocolate fudge rolled together into a pinwheel shape, it’s the perfect holiday treat!
Love chocolate and peanut butter? Try this Puppy Chow or these Peanut Butter Balls next!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheel Fudge is mouthwateringly delicious, but it’s also a total showstopper.
Usually, this blog focuses on making easy and healthy weeknight dinner solutions for you busy folks.
But, by the time December rolls around, I always have visions of chocolate and peanut butter, mint and white chocolate, cranberry, caramel, and nuts!
Pinwheel Fudge looks fancy and festive with it’s swirl pattern, and double flavored fudge mix.
While it’s impressive to the eye, it’s so simple to make and uses just three ingredients.
This easy recipe is perfect for little hands to help too, and it only requires 30 minutes of hands-on time!
Some of my other favorite treats for holiday parties include Mint Chocolate No Bake Cookies, Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Blondies, and Cranberry Cake and pies (okay, not pies), fudge and candies, and Grandma’s Candy Popcorn!
Ingredients Needed:
- Peanut Butter Chips: use your favorite brand for the peanut butter fudge.
- Chocolate Chips: any kind of chocolate chip is good here; choose milk chocolate chips for a sweeter flavor or dark chocolate chips for a more balanced treat.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: the not-so-secret main ingredient of fudge! Use your favorite brand.
How to Make Homemade Pinwheel Fudge
This recipe is easy to make but takes a little time! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
- Make chocolate fudge: Combine chocolate chips and half the can of sweetened condensed milk. Microwave and stir until the chips have melted.
- Put in pan: Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan in a layer, using your hands to smooth it out if you have to, then refrigerate.
- Make peanut butter fudge: Combine peanut butter chips and the rest of the sweetened condensed milk. Microwave and stir it until smooth.
- Add peanut butter fudge layer: Spread the peanut butter fudge layer on top of the chocolate fudge mixture carefully, and refrigerate.
- Roll the fudge slab: Starting at the long side, roll up carefully and tightly, making sure to leave the parchment behind.
- Slice: Wrap in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator before slicing it with a sharp knife.
Pinwheel Fudge FAQs
Store this Pinwheel Fudge in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can put parchment paper or some plastic wrap between each one to keep them from sticking together if you like.
You can freeze your Pinwheel Fudge for up to 3 months. Put parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together, and store them in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container.
An edible gift!
Holiday fudge is always a welcome edible gift!
Put slices of your Pinwheel Fudge into cute little gift bags or holiday tins lined with tissue paper and parchment paper, and add a handwritten note. These make for amazing holiday gifts or ‘just-because’ treats for your friends, family, or neighbors.
Pinwheel Fudge Variations
- Mix up the chips. You can use any kind of chips for this fudge; try dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or peanut butter chips here.
- Add other flavors. My favorite part about this recipe is the flexibility! Add some mint extract, orange extract, or almond extract to make something totally unique.
- Other add-ins. Toss in some chopped nuts, some crushed candy canes, swirl in a ribbon of caramel, or sprinkle on some sea salt before rolling for that extra oomph!
Serving Suggestions
Make this Pinwheel Fudge along with my Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge with Pretzels, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Candies, and these Better No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars for a peanut butter and chocolate treat tray!
More Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes to Try
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheels
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups peanut butter chips (237 grams)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (237 grams)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz/300 ml)
Instructions
- Line a 15×10" baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium, microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and half the can of sweetened condensed milk — it's important that you measure 150 ml in a liquid measuring cup or 190 grams or about 5 oz on a scale — don't eyeball it!
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir. If not completely smooth, microwave again for 15 seconds, and stir until smooth. Mixture will be thick like fudge.
- Spread onto prepared pan in a layer about 1 cm or between ¼ and ½ inch thick. Use your hands to smooth it out if you have to (it's not sticky, so it will spread easily!). Refrigerate while you prepare the peanut butter.
- In another medium, microwave safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and the rest of the sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir. If not completely smooth, microwave again for 15 seconds, and stir until smooth. Mixture will be thick like fudge.
- Spread on top of the chocolate fudge mixture carefully — drop by spoonful on top of the chocolate and spread gently with a spatula. It sets quickly so this should be easy enough to do, though it may not be perfect.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes or until easy to roll without squashing it. If you take it out and it's hard to roll, put it back in another 20 minutes (you can speed this up by doing 5 minutes in the freezer at a time).
- Starting at the long side, roll up carefully and tightly, making sure to leave the parchment behind. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2-4 hours before slicing.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.
Notes
- Store: Store this Pinwheel Fudge in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: You can freeze your Pinwheel Fudge for up to 3 months. Put parchment paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together, and store them in a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container.
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Leigh says
This was such a sticky mess. What did I do wrong? I had trouble getting it to flatten and it completely fell apart instantly when I tried to roll it. Any ideas?
Courtney says
I was so excited to try these and it was a hugeeeeee fail for me. The oeanut butter was not thick like the fudge at all but the chocolate was. So when I tried to roll it the peanut butter layer was too thin and just fell apart. Maybe too much condensed milk? I’m not sure what happened. I’ll give them one more try!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Courtney! I’m sorry to hear that! The consistency should be exactly the same, since the ingredients in both are exactly the same, just with a different flavor chips. I would just make sure you use exactly half of the condensed milk with each.
MONALISA GARISEB says
THANKS DEAR!ITS LOOK LIKE EASY AND YUMMY.MAY I HAVE MORE CAKE RECEIPTS.
KIND REGARDS
MONALISA
Ashley Fehr says
Glad you like them!
Sue says
Can I use peanut butter?? Diont have peanut chips! How would I do that?
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t recommend using peanut butter in this recipe
Debbie says
Do these need to remain in the frig for the entire time that you have them?
Ashley Fehr says
It’s probably best to refrigerate until you’re ready to serve them, but it’s not totally necessary.
Sarah Geyer says
Can these be frozen? They look wonderful!
Ashley Fehr says
I would think they should freeze just fine, but I haven’t tried.
A says
I was so excited to make these pinwheels! Then it was a complete Pinterest fail for me! 🙁 I have no idea how you got these to work. They just wouldn’t roll for me they kept sliding lol. Maybe I should try them in the winter and not in the summer.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so sorry to hear that! For me the trick was to have it at just the right temperature — to warm and they are too soft and too cold and they crack. I’m sorry they didn’t turn out!
Susan Mathis says
I’ve made this candy for over 30 years and it’s wonderful
Susan Mathis says
Just a slight difference in the receipt tho
Ashley Fehr says
Oh that’s good to hear! Thank you!
Natasha Mairs says
These look absolutely amazing!!! I have pinnned these so I can have a go at making them later in the week
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Natasha! Let me know how they turn out!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Are you kidding me??? THREE ingredients? What kind of witch craft is this? 🙂 These are unreal!!! Seriously in awe.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
WOW – these are so easy and look so incredibly delicious!! I need to try these 🙂 pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These pinwheels look amazing and are so stunning- love how you only use three ingredients but yield two types of delicious fudge!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Medha! Simple is always best 🙂
Kelly says
I feel the same way, the holidays are all about baking 🙂 Love all the fun treats there are around this time of year – just like these pinwheels! They look incredible! Yay for only 3 ingredients too!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kelly! I try to throw in the odd savory thing but it’s hard. Lol
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a fun presentation! It is the season for sweet, yummy treat!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
That pretty much sums up my life. Every time I intend to do something healthy, somehow (I don’t know how), I end up with a batch of brownies, lol. Speaking of chocolate, this is brilliant! I can’t believe it’s 3-ingredients!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! Now if you can make those brownies equal to a plate of veggies…. that would be perfection! Lol. Thanks Michelle!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Yes, I am totally the same with the holiday baking bonanza. I just want to make cookies and more cookies. And these pinwheels, amazing! Chocolate and PB are my favorite thing EVAR (yeah, me and everyone else, right?). These are so pretty, and I love that they are so easy to make! Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Um, yes! Chocolate + peanut butter is like the best combination! Thanks Meghan 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I can’t believe you made no bake pinwheels! I love this idea!
Ashley Fehr says
THanks Jen!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Now these are the kind of cookies I can get behind! Easy, delicious and look stunning on any cookie platter.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Nicole!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! Many years ago I used to make pinwheel cookies that looked like these, but they were much more complicated – I love the simplicity of these! And you can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! Thank you once again!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I’m with you Ashley. December is all about baking. Who needs other foods right? These pinwheels look easy and delicious. Loved your video on youtube. 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Mmmm yes. Christmas season all bets go out the window for any posts but TREATS! I was just looking at my posts for the rest of the month and there’s no “real food”. Guess I’ll fix that in January. I’m all about pinwheels and these look delicious!
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says
Um, no baking AND only 3 ingredients? Yes, please! Plus, they’re super-cute! What a great, easy addition to a Christmas cookie tray. Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Stephanie!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
All I want to do is bake during the holidays, too! It’s just so much fun. These pinwheels look amazing! I can’t believe they contain just three ingredients!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! Easy is better, especially with all the holiday craziness!