Why do you add salt to fudge?

Salt: While some homemade fudge recipes do not call for salt, I find it essential for balancing out the sweetness of the condensed milk .

How long does it take for fudge to set up?

Proper fudge will set after sitting at room temperature for about 4 hours .

What is the secret to good fudge?

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize . Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Is it better to use salted or unsalted butter in fudge?

Coarse grainy fudge results when large crystals are allowed to form. Butter is added in the final stages to add flavor and smoothness and inhibit large crystal formation. Use unsalted butter so you can add a small amount of salt (¼ teaspoon per stick of butter) to the sugar/liquid mixture.

Is evaporated milk or condensed milk better for fudge?

Evaporated milk doesn't have sugar added . The sweetened condended milk is needed as no extra sugar is added to the fudge. If evaporated milk were used then the fudge would not be sweet enough and also would still be too soft unless the fudge is frozen.

How do you know when fudge is beaten enough?

After letting the fudge cool, it's time to beat it. It is important to stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the mixture starts to thicken and its surface starts to look dull or matte . Now is the time to stop beating and pour the fudge into a mould.

Can you fix fudge that didn't set?

OPTION 3) Sieve together some powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and gradually work this into your unset fudge until it reaches the consistency of dough, then roll out and cut into squares, or shape into balls and then roll in powdered sugar (roll the balls in icing sugar, not yourself).

What is the secret to smooth fudge that is not gritty?

Once a seed crystal forms, it grows bigger and bigger as the fudge cools. A lot of big crystals in fudge makes it grainy. By letting the fudge cool without stirring , you avoid creating seed crystals.

What keeps fudge from getting hard?

Too little time and the water won't evaporate, causing the fudge to be soft. Conversely, cook it too long and fudge won't contain enough water, making it hard with a dry, crumbly texture.

How do you keep homemade fudge from being grainy?

To avoid this, ensure that you stir the fudge mixture consistently and remove any sugar crystals that form on the sides of the pan using a wet pastry brush .

What gives fudge its firm texture?

Cooking. Cooking is necessary to dissolve sugar crystals and to evaporate part of the water in the cream. The length of this step has a direct impact on the firmness of the fudge. As water gradually evaporates, sugar is concentrated and the temperature of the mixture rises above 100°C (212°F).

Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt Recipe

Published: Dec 8, 2010 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 94 Comments

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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

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

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Holiday Recipes

Prep Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 17 minutes minutes

Servings: 50 ¾-inch Squares (Approximately)

Calories: 89kcal

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

Weight Watchers Points: 2 (Points+), 2 (Old Points)
Basic fudge recipe from Giada de Laurentiis

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kitcheniest
January 12, 2022 at 5:17 am

I made this for my husband as a Christmas present and it was perfect! His favorite thing is Nutella and whenever I bake with it, he whines that I wasted his Nutella because nothing is as good as “pure” Nutella. He said that this was *almost* as good as pure Nutella and that I should tell you that. Now I’m a normal person who isn’t obsessed with plain Nutella and my opinion is that this is WAY better than plain old Nutella. Thank you so much!
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- Dara
  January 24, 2022 at 2:52 pm
  What an awesome comment! I'm happy to take that compliment from your husband. 🙂
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