5-Minute Microwave Nutella Fudge

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Make sure there is extra foil sticking out on the sides to lift the finished fudge out.

Put the Nutella and butter into a large microwave-safe bowl and put it into the microwave to heat for 60 seconds. Stop the microwave and stir the mixture every minute until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla and salt using a large rubber spatula.

Add the sifted confectioners’ sugar and stir until completely combined. Make sure you sift the powdered sugar or the fudge will not end up as firm as it should be. The mixture is very, very thick and resembles cookie dough. If using walnuts, fold them in at this point.

Press the fudge into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spatula. The top will be somewhat oily. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the bottom of the dish is no longer warm and the fudge is firm to the touch. Remove it from the dish using the foil handles. Cut into small pieces.

Store fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.