Toasted Hazelnut Fudge is rich and creamy with the addition of chocolate-hazelnut spread in the mix, and hazelnuts give it craveable crunch!
I can’t believe we’re already halfway to Christmas Day, and there are still so many things on my to-do list! At least I can cross off the yearly batch of fudge. The season just wouldn’t be the same without it. It’s one of the most giftable confections, and because of its richness, one pan can be divided to make many gifts.
This is a condensed milk fudge, which is one of the quickest versions of fudge to make. You’ll simply stir all the ingredients together in a saucepan over heat until smooth, and then pour it into a pan. Just a quick chill will firm it up and it will be ready to enjoy in no time!
For the best flavor, make sure those hazelnuts are toasted! It only takes about 8 minutes in a 350F preheated oven. When they come out, rub them gently in a tea towel to remove most of their skins.
Yields 32 pieces
Adapted from Christmas with Southern Living 2011
1 tablespoon butter, softened, for the pan
14oz. (1 can, 397 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
11.5 oz. (1 package, 326 grams) semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup (108 grams) chocolate-hazelnut spread
1 cup (150 grams) chopped toasted hazelnuts, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grease the bottom of an 8-inch square or comparable sized pan with butter. Line the bottom and sides of the pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches of foil to extend over sides. Butter the foil and set aside.
Combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate morsels, and hazelnut spread in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat and stir until melted and smooth, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of the hazelnuts, the vanilla, and salt. Spoon fudge into prepared pan and quickly spread out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the top of the fudge with the remaining hazelnuts while it is still soft.
Cover and chill one hour until firm. Using foil sides as handles, lift from the pan. Peel away the foil and cut fudge into small squares. Store the candy covered in the refrigerator and it will keep for up to one week.
