Easy No-Bake Nutella Peanut Fudge Bars

BySayam

Quick Overview

These no-bake Nutella peanut fudge bars offer a rich, fudgy center surrounded by a crunchy chocolate peanut shell. Made with crushed chocolate biscuits, cream cheese, Nutella, and roasted peanuts, this chilled dessert delivers the taste of a gourmet chocolate bar without any oven work.

Preparation requires simple ingredient mixing, shaping, and dipping. The texture pairs soft fudge with crunchy peanuts for an easy sweet bite.

  • Prep time: 20 minutes
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Chill time: 45 minutes
  • Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Servings: 8 bars
  • Estimated calories per serving: 340 kcal

Ingredients

For the Fudge Base

  • 150 g chocolate biscuits, finely crushed
  • 200 g Nutella
  • 100 g cream cheese, softened
  • 50 g roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the Chocolate Peanut Coating

  • 150 g milk chocolate, melted
  • 40 g roasted peanuts, finely chopped

How to Make No-Bake Nutella Peanut Fudge Bars

  1. Place the chocolate biscuits into a bowl and crush them into fine crumbs.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and Nutella into the crushed biscuit crumbs.
  3. Mix the ingredients with a spatula until a smooth, thick fudge dough forms.
  4. Stir in 50 grams of roughly chopped peanuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Transfer the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread it into a flat, rectangular block about 1 inch thick.
  6. Slice the rectangular block evenly into 8 rectangular fudge bars using a sharp knife.
  7. Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl in 30-second microwave intervals until completely smooth.
  8. Fold 40 grams of finely chopped peanuts into the melted chocolate.
  9. Dip each fudge bar into the melted chocolate mixture until fully coated on all sides.
  10. Place the coated bars back onto parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until the shell sets firm.

Pro Tip

Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature before mixing it with the Nutella. Using cold cream cheese directly from the fridge causes small lumps in the dough, preventing the smooth, uniform fudge texture needed for easy shaping and dipping.

Serving & Storage

Serve these chilled bars directly from the refrigerator on a flat platter for the best snap in the chocolate coating. Pair them with a cold glass of milk, hot espresso, or fresh berries to balance the rich chocolate flavor.

Store leftover bars in an airtight container lined with parchment paper in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh and hold their firm texture for up to 7 days.

For longer storage, freeze the individual bars on a tray until solid, then wrap them tightly in foil and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving.

FAQs

Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for the coating?

Yes, dark chocolate works well and reduces overall sweetness while maintaining the crisp shell.

What can I use if I do not have chocolate biscuits?

Graham crackers or digestive biscuits work as great substitutes for the crushed base.

Do these bars melt at room temperature?

The inner fudge stays soft, so it is best to keep them chilled until right before serving.

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