Hazelnut Truffle Fudge Recipe
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), cut into small pieces, plus more for coating the dish
- 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups Nutella (about 20 ounces)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup salted, toasted hazelnuts (also known as filberts), skins removed and coarsely chopped
- Place a large saucepan filled with about 1 inch of water over medium-low heat until just simmering.
- Meanwhile, cut an 8-by-16-inch piece of parchment paper.
- Coat an 8-by-8-inch dish with butter and line it with the piece of parchment so that the 2 long ends hang over the edges.
- Be sure to fit the parchment as smoothly as possible into the dish, snugly pressing it into the corners; set the dish aside.
- Place the measured butter in a large heatproof bowl and set the bowl over (but not touching) the simmering water until the butter has melted.
- Add the chocolate and cream and stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted, about 4 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the Nutella and salt (the mixture will be very thick).
- Quickly scrape the mixture into the prepared dish and push it into the corners in a rough, even layer.
- Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the top.
- Using your hands, press them into the surface and evenly smooth out the fudge.
- Refrigerate uncovered until firm, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- To remove the fudge, grip the parchment paper hanging over the edges and pull it out of the dish.
- Transfer to a cutting board and, using a long knife, cut the fudge into 49 (1-1/4-inch) pieces, wiping the knife clean between cuts if necessary.
- (You may have to let the fudge sit at room temperature until its easier to cut.)
- Let it come completely to room temperature before serving.
- If desired, place a few pieces of fudge in mini paper baking cups for gifting.
- Though best eaten right away, the fudge can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, nutella, salt
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/hazelnut-truffle-fudge-30218 (may not work)