Brioche with Orange Marmalade and Nutella

1/2 cup Nutella
8 (1/2-inch thick) slices brioche or challah
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup high quality bitter orange marmalade
2 ounces skinned hazelnuts, toasted and very coarsely chopped

Heat broiler. Put Nutella in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, and heat, stirring, until it is warm and softened.

Put brioche on a baking sheet, and brush each slice with melted butter. Broil just until brioche is golden. Remove from heat, and immediately spread with marmalade. Dip a fork into Nutella, and drizzle generously over marmalade. Top with chopped nuts. Serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings.