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.
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
Nutrition
Cassie Sue
Love this fudge (and I hate fudge) however, I cannot get it to set at room temperature and I have having to pull it out of the fridge all of the time. Any suggestions?
Also try toasting some hazelnuts, breaking them a bit and sticking them in the fudge with the sea salt. YUMMY!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck)
Hmm, I haven't had this problem before. The only thing I can think of is that you may have melted the chocolate over heat that was too high, which separates the chocolate into solids and oil. This may cause problems with setting later. Make sure you melt the chocolate mixture, stirring frequently, over a lower heat. I'm glad you enjoyed the flavor and adding some toasted hazelnuts sounds like a great idea!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
I found this recipe through Two Peas and their Pod or really, they just reminded me about it because I'd had it bookmarked since last year. 🙂
Thank you very much for this amazing recipe! I made it for my Nutella loving husband, who is extremely picky about baking with Nutella (he basically dislikes all baked goods with Nutella and sees them as a waste of Nutella, which I think is just silly) and he actually loved it. I loved it as well! Super creamy and easy.
Paige
This fudge was amazing!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
Great recipe!! I made this for Valentines Day tomorrow 🙂
Cookin' Canuck
Linda, the salt is purely a matter of your particular tastes. Many people have enjoyed the salty/sweet combination of this fudge, but it's obviously not for everyone. Sea salt can be used in many different dishes, so you shouldn't have any trouble using it up!
Linda Stocking
I made a batch of this for Christmas - sounded so tasty. The sea salt (which I purchased just for this recipe) just didn't work for anybody in my family. The fudge was great but the salt had to go.
Jennifer
FINALLY I had time to make this today...holy moly, yum! Good thing I already have plans to give most of it away...and that I have another entire jar of Nutella in my pantry. *sigh of fullness mingled with joy*
Jennifer
I never thought there could be something better than Nutella on a spoon (in the dark, with no one looking...), but you might have me convinced otherwise. I shall be whipping up a batch as soon as possible!!
Monica
I just made this fudge and it is TO DIE FOR. The salt on top is the perfect touch! Thank you so much for the recipe.
The Food Hunter
nutella fudge is like a dream come true!
Fallon
This must be the most dangerous recipe for fudge I've ever seen!! Nutella is amazing. Back in the day I never knew when to stop eating fudge of any variety, until I felt totally sick. I'm afraid this would take me back to those days and I'd have no shame! LOL
Avril
I'm gettin off my bum right now and going to make this LOVELY fudge! I <3 NUTELLA!!! 🙂
Alicia
Yum! I have never made fudge but definitely wanted to for this christmas! I have a jar of nutella at home and this will be perfect! Thanks~ =)
Robyn
Perfect fudge recipe. I can't wait to make this, Dara.
Melinda
As soon as I saw these (on foodgawker) I knew I had to make them, and I did, for a pre-Christmas family get-together. THEY.WERE.AWESOME. Better than awesome...Divine. I have found my go to fudge recipe.
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You had me at Nutella...yum!
Damaris @Kitchen Corners
yum. fudge and nutella together sound perfect.I like to make play dough with nutella.
Becca
thank you sooo much for sharing! Cant WAIT to try this!
Claudia Cifuentes
looks heavenly! linked it our our friday links! xo
Lindsey Ross
I'm in love! I'm making this now.