Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Recipe
This Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge is a rich, sugar-free treat perfect for those seeking a low-carb dessert. Made with sugar-free condensed milk, chocolate chips, homemade sugar-free Nutella, and collagen protein powder, it combines the creamy texture of fudge with the delightful crunch of toasted hazelnuts. Sweetened with allulose, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that sets perfectly in the refrigerator for an easy no-bake dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Fudge Base
- 1 cup sugar-free condensed milk
- 5 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup homemade sugar-free Nutella
- 1/3 cup allulose sweetener (or erythritol, or a mix)
- 1/3 cup collagen protein powder
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract
Mix-ins and Topping
- 2/3 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment or waxed paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Heat Condensed Milk: Pour the sugar-free condensed milk into a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until it just begins to simmer. Remove the saucepan from the heat to avoid burning.
- Melt Chocolate and Nutella: Add the sugar-free chocolate chips and homemade sugar-free Nutella to the warm condensed milk. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to melt, then whisk thoroughly until smooth and combined.
- Add Sweetener and Flavorings: Stir in the allulose sweetener (or preferred sweetener), collagen protein powder, and hazelnut extract until the mixture is fully smooth. Fold in about two-thirds of the chopped toasted hazelnuts evenly.
- Set in Pan: Pour and spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining chopped hazelnuts evenly over the top for added texture and presentation.
- Refrigerate to Firm: Place the pan in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to allow the fudge to firm up completely.
- Cut and Serve: Use the parchment paper edges to lift the fudge out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 16 bars using a large sharp knife. Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- Ensure toasting hazelnuts enhances their flavor; toast them in a dry skillet or oven until golden and fragrant before chopping.
- Use a sharp knife warmed slightly under hot water for cleaner cuts.
- Store fudge bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- You can customize sweetness by adjusting the amount or type of sweetener.
- If homemade sugar-free Nutella is unavailable, you can substitute with any sugar-free hazelnut spread.
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