🍫 Hazelnut Chocolate Fudge
Rich, creamy chocolate fudge infused with warm hazelnut flavor and studded with chopped hazelnuts for the perfect balance of smooth and crunchy. This easy hazelnut chocolate fudge delivers a Nutella-inspired taste in every bite and sets up beautifully for slicing, gifting, or snacking.
Servings 16 squares
Calories 210kcal
Cost $10 per batch
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Heatproof spatula
- 8×8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- knife
Ingredients
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp hazelnut extract OR 1 tsp hazelnut emulsion
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup chopped hazelnuts toasted recommended
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
- Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in hazelnut extract or emulsion, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fold in chopped hazelnuts, reserving a small handful for topping if desired.
- Pour fudge into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle remaining hazelnuts over the surface and gently press them in.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Lift fudge out using parchment, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
- Hazelnut emulsion provides a stronger, more bakery-style flavor than extract and is preferred if available.
- Toast hazelnuts before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and crunch.
- Stir constantly while melting to prevent scorching or grainy texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the smoothest fudge.
- For cleaner slices, chill the fudge thoroughly and wipe the knife between cuts.
- Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.