Chocolate Nutella fudge, topped with a little sea salt, just may become your favorite holiday treat! It's creamy, nutty and utterly crave-worthy.

Now that we are into the first full week of December, it is time to do some serious bonding with butter and sugar. Unfortunately, much of this bonding shows up around my waistline, but I think of this sacrifice as a kind of public service. After all, I can not have my readers emerging from the holidays, feeling as though they missed out on their favorite holiday treats. Therefore, in the spirit of the season, I pledge to do my part to provide you with as many creamy, sugary, treats to help make the season merry and bright.
Of course, I will be cursing you on January first as I am lying on my bed, trying to wriggle into my skinny jeans, my Spanx weeping as they try to keep everything intact. But right now I am feeling the love. And so, I give you a fudge that you will dream about as you plunge into your New Year's resolution salads. Chocolate, Nutella and sea salt come together to form a treat that is creamy, sweet, and slightly nutty. Better yet, this recipe comes together in a flash, perfect for the hustle and bustle of the season.
Chocolate Nutella Fudge:

Grease the bottom and sides of an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overlap on the sides.
In a medium glass or stainless steel bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate chips, Nutella, and butter.

Form a double-boiler by setting the bowl on a medium pot of gently simmering water (heat that is too high will cause the chocolate to separate, which will make the fudge oily). The water level should be low enough that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.
Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan, spread the top smooth with a spatula, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, at least 2 hours.
Run a knife under hot water, dry it off, and run it around the edges of the pan to loosen the fudge. Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the fudge out. Peel off the parchment paper. Cut the fudge into ¾-inch squares. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil.

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Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt Recipe
Ingredients
- butter for greasing pan
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces high-quality bittersweet 60% cacao chocolate chips
- 1 cup Nutella room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon approximately sea salt
Instructions
- Grease the bottom and sides of an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overlap on the sides.
- In a medium glass or stainless steel bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, bittersweet chocolate chips, Nutella, and butter.
- Form a double-boiler by setting the bowl on a medium pot of gently simmering water. The water level should be low enough that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan, spread the top smooth with a spatula, and sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, at least 2 hours.
- Run a knife under hot water, dry it off, and run it around the edges of the pan to loosen the fudge. Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the fudge out. Peel off the parchment paper. Cut the fudge into ¾-inch squares. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil.
Notes
Basic fudge recipe from Giada de Laurentiis







sara @ CaffeIna
I read about this nutella fudge on twitter earlier than on my google reader. I tried to resist the temptation of looking at it...then I saw the pictures on the google reader and I had to come and drool over. It's amazing! Now I'm back craving nutella, sigh
Cookin' Canuck
Thanks so much to all of you for your comments. I have been giving this away to friends and neighbors because if it is in the house, I will eat it all!
Roxan
Holy.... This is AMAZING. I love nutella, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE salted sweets. I am so over the moon excited about this recipe you have no idea! I can already imagine just what it tastes like. I am definitely making these. I have all the ingredients at home to make this - might be a little short on an ingredient or two, but nothing a quick trip to the market won't solve. thank you so much!
Lindsay
Oh super yum!! And I was just thinking about making some fudge...
doughmesstic
Looks amazing, Dara! I have a Nutella Fudge recipe in the line up as well - but I think i amy have to try yours, too!
Tracy
This looks SO delicious and decadent! I think I just drooled on my keyboard. 🙂
alison @ Ingredients, Inc.
Dara, these look fabulous!! Hope you are well! Let's catch up soon!
briarrose
I'm going to have to make this. It looks wonderful. Nutella and sea salt....awesome additions to the usual round of fudge.
warmvanillasugar
I love nutella. This fudge looks soooo good!
bellini valli
I am dreaming of this fudge already. You're just the devil in hot pants, plain evil...wink.