Nutella Fudge Brownies Recipe
Delight in these rich and indulgent Nutella Fudge Brownies, featuring a moist cocoa brownie base topped with a luscious Nutella-infused fudge layer. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this recipe combines the deep flavors of dark and milk chocolate with creamy Nutella for an irresistible treat.
- Author: Stella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Brownie Batter
- 170g Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 265g Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 90g Plain Flour
- 42g Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 170g Dark Chocolate (Roughly Chopped)
Nutella Fudge Topping
- 395g Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 265g Milk Chocolate
- 280g Nutella
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 175°C. Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients to combine evenly and set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with brown sugar until blended. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk again until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Add Dark Chocolate Chunks: Fold in the roughly chopped dark chocolate pieces evenly, distributing them throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check readiness by inserting a wooden skewer; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached but not wet batter.
- Cool Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan; this will help the fudge topping set nicely later.
- Melt Fudge Ingredients: Combine sweetened condensed milk, milk chocolate, and Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Spread Fudge Topping: Pour and evenly spread the Nutella fudge mixture over the cooled brownie base.
- Chill to Set: Place the brownie pan in the refrigerator and chill until the fudge layer is firm and set.
- Slice and Serve: Carefully remove the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper. Let them rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften the fudge slightly, making slicing easier. Then cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Allow the fudge topping to cool fully to ensure clean slices.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the fudge layer firm.
- Bring brownies to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
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