Ferrero Rocher Hot Fudge
This Ferrero Rocher inspired hot fudge sauce is rich, silky, and deeply chocolatey with toasted hazelnuts folded throughout. The sauce comes together quickly and delivers the signature flavor and crunch of the classic chocolate in a pourable, indulgent sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Nutella or high-quality chocolate-hazelnut spread
- ¾ cup finely chopped toasted hazelnuts skins removed if possible
- 4 ounces high-quality milk chocolate chopped
- 1 ounce dark chocolate optional but recommended for depth
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Dutch-process preferred
- 1 tablespoon butter for silkiness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- tablespoon Frangelico adults-only version optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to steam but not boil.
- Add the chocolates
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, nutella until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the cocoa, butter, and flavorings
- Return to low heat. Add: cocoa powder, butter, vanilla, salt, rangelico (if using)
- Whisk until silky and fully blended.
- Stir in the finely chopped toasted hazelnuts.
- Adjust consistency, If you want it: Thicker, simmer 2–3 minutes. Thinner, add 1–3 tablespoons warm cream.
Notes
- Store the sauce in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each one until smooth and pourable again.