Description
This Christmas Nutella Fudge is a decadent, easy-to-make treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining rich Nutella, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips, this fudge is smooth, creamy, and delightfully chocolatey. Optionally enhanced with chopped nuts for added texture, this festive dessert sets in the refrigerator and can be sliced into perfect squares for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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Fudge Mixture
- 2 cups Nutella
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Combine Nutella and sweetened condensed milk: In a saucepan, place 2 cups of Nutella and 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Warm the mixture gently while stirring to prevent scorching, ensuring both ingredients start to melt together.
- Stir until smooth: Continuously stir the mixture over low heat until it becomes smooth and fully combined without any lumps, creating a creamy base for the fudge.
- Add chocolate chips and vanilla extract: Add 2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the chocolate chips have completely melted and the mixture is luscious and uniform.
- Fold in chopped nuts (optional): If you are including nuts, gently fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts of your choice to add crunch and flavor to the fudge mixture.
- Set the fudge: Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper or foil. Spread it evenly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until the fudge is firm and set.
- Cut and serve: Once set, remove the fudge from the dish, cut into squares, and serve. Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or foil to line the baking dish for easy removal of fudge.
- Feel free to substitute the chopped nuts with your favorite nuts or omit them if preferred.
- The fudge will keep refrigerated for up to one week in an airtight container.
- If you prefer a firmer texture, refrigerate for longer than 4 hours before cutting.
- For a nut-free version, simply skip the nuts entirely.
