How to make Nutella more spreadable (2024)

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August 23, 2021 - 5:52am

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How to make Nutella more spreadable

I am making chocolate Babka. Nutella is used as a chocolate spread. Both microwaving and hot water bath have both been used for thinning the mixture. Neither have worked very well.

Anyone have any ideas that will help?

Thank in Advance,
Danny

Solved!
https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/68808/tip-nutella-can-be-made-easily-spreadable

”Ever since I began making Chocolate Babka there has been a problem getting the Nutella thin enough to easily spread on the raw bread dough before rolling up.

Google has a number of methods that claim to work and I’ve tried a bunch of them.

The simple solution to thin Nutella is to slowly add very small amounts of water to the chocolate spread. This technique will make the mixture as thin as you desire. It will also maintain this viscosity for an extended length of time if the product is kept sealed.”

I appreciate the input from those that replied with ideas…

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How to make Nutella more spreadable (4)

DanAyo

Aug 23 2021 - 6:56am

I read that the maker of

I read that the maker of Nutella has an appliance that keeps the Nutella at 84F. I have a bowl of Nutella sitting in a Sous Vide set to 84F. Not super confident, but giving this a try. Will report back.

Update -
84F hasn’t worked well. In desperation, a small amount of water was slowly added and mixed in. Eureka! It seems to work very well. The consistency has become easily spreadable.

Standby for our next Community Bake, Babka…

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Dan_In_Sydney

Aug 23 2021 - 6:56am

In Australia . . .

Hi Dan,

As an Australian, I can tell you that Nutella here spreads probably too easily in the warmer months and can be quite difficult to extract when colder - to the point where a knife is mandatory in winter but nearly useless in summer!

My understanding is that, like most foods that have local production (and Nutella is produced locally in both Australia and North America,) the formulations will be slightly different so perhaps yours is a little firmer than ours.

Looking at the weather where you are, it seems fairly similar to what we get in Sydney so if the formulations are the same, I would expect that a jar left out on the counter would be spoonable.

Our most common size is 750g, which is ~26oz so perhaps larger jars just won't soften as much.

d.

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DanAyo

Aug 23 2021 - 7:03am

Thanks, Dan!

From what you are saying, it is possible we have a different formulation. 84F in a Sous Vide made no noticeable difference. But a small amount of water did the trick. Thanks for your reply.

Hope you join our upcoming Babka Community Bake…

Danny

A thought -
Just to test your idea once more, I will place a new bottle of Nutella out in the sun. Temps should rise in the neighborhood of 90F (32C) today. I’ll try to remember to reply back with my findings.

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Dan_In_Sydney

Aug 23 2021 - 8:18am

Oil levels

We haven't had Nutella in the house for . . . rather a long time. If we have had it, I wasn't me who bought it and it would have been and gone before I noticed. (I tend to devour bread with such gusto that it usually doesn't even get a smear of butter.)

One thing I do recall, however, is that, like similar spreads (e.g. nut butters,) it will harden as it ages - especially if it isn't stirred frequently.

I imagine that when it's warmer and softer, the oils will rise, as they are want to do but, as I have never seen noticeably oily Nutella, I suspect that just keeps the top layer extra-spreadable while the lower layers gradually . . . dehydrate, I suppose. Each time it's used without stirring thoroughly, you are 'skimming' off the top, moistest layers, reducing the average moisture (i.e. oil) each time.

As heating the spread is there to soften the oils, if too much of that oil has already been 'harvested' from the upper layers during use, there's may simply not be enough left to soften the remaining mixture.

So, if you're jars's old, it may simply be time for a new one! (Alternatively, you could try adding some extra oil to it but if it's really difficult to spread, it may be too difficult to mix the oil in anyway.)

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Mini Oven

Aug 23 2021 - 8:20am

I've always started with a few drops to

half a teaspoon of warm water. That's all.

Heating it up too warm tends to thicken nut butters. So now you know what to do if you add too much water. Lol! Boiling water added to cooking nut butters is a tricky and fun experience but needed for making certain nut sauces. With a little experimentation you can get the desired consistency.

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gerhard

Aug 23 2021 - 8:46am

Second highest ingredient is palm oil

and it is solid at room temperature so bringing it 95°F should change it from paste to a flowing viscous substance.

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How to make Nutella more spreadable (2024)

FAQs

How to make Nutella more spreadable? ›

Simply submerge the container in hot water for about 30 seconds to a minute. Then use a spoon to stir it. This should loosen the nutella.

Can you melt Nutella to make it more runny? ›

You can quickly melt Nutella by scooping it into a bowl and microwaving it gently. Or if you'd like to melt a larger amount, simply put the jar of Nutella into a bowl of hot water. If you only need a little Nutella for spreading, heat a metal knife or spoon then use it to scrape up the softened Nutella.

How do you keep Nutella spreadable? ›

How should Nutella® be stored? Nutella® should be stored at room temperature between 18-24 °C (between 64 and 75°F). Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain maximum flavor. Do not refrigerate Nutella®, otherwise it will harden and become difficult to spread.

How to make Nutella more watery? ›

The simple solution to thin Nutella is to slowly add very small amounts of water to the chocolate spread. This technique will make the mixture as thin as you desire.

How to thicken Nutella? ›

Flour acts as a thickener so I'd recommend that or hazelnuts, just make sure you incorporate either thoroughly.

Can I put a jar of Nutella in the microwave? ›

Yes, it should be ok for less than a minute. The heat may damage a glass jar if it gets too hot.

Why does Nutella get watery? ›

Therefore, if your jar of Nutella is kept in a warm place, you're more likely to find these watery conditions. Moving further, storage practices impact your Nutella's consistency. Nutella's official guidelines suggest room temperature storage to maintain the ideal spreadable consistency.

Why does my Nutella keep going hard? ›

Simply submerge the container in hot water for about 30 seconds to a minute. Then use a spoon to stir it. This should loosen the nutella.

How to soften Nutella on Reddit? ›

LPT if your Nutella is to hard to spread, heat the jar in a pot of hot water to soften it. I've been doing this for years, works for all kinds of jams and stuff! Or use the microwave. If your Nutella is hard to spread, it probably either means you stored it in the fridge (don't do this) or its gone bad.

How does Nutella stay soft? ›

It has lots of palm oil in it, which keeps it spreadable.

What makes Nutella spreadable? ›

Room temperature allows the product to have a smooth and spreadable consistency, because the monounsaturated oils from the hazelnut are liquid in this state. In addition, the palm oil used in Nutella does not require refrigeration, because it contains high amounts of saturated fat and resists becoming rancid.

Is a little bit of Nutella OK? ›

Calories and Fat

A serving of Nutella is small but contains 200 calories. Because people love its taste, many consume more than one serving at a time. Those calories add up fast. They provide little nutrition and can easily lead to being overweight or obese.

How do you add oil to Nutella? ›

To improve the spreadability and flavor of Nutella®, add extra virgin olive oil! We recommend 1 or 2 tablespoons per 8 oz jar of Nutella. You can scoop Nutella into a separate container and mix the olive oil, or you can just pour the olive oil right into your Nutella jar and mix!

Is it okay to eat watery Nutella? ›

No, that's just natural separation. Mix it around, and it'll be as good as new! It really hasn't gone bad, but, if it's past its expiration date, then you shouldn't eat it. Only then should you not eat the Nutella.

Can you put Nutella in hot water? ›

Place the Nutella and water in a sauce pan. Heat on medium stirring until the Nutella is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Pour into your favorite mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or marshmallows.

Can you harden Nutella? ›

If you just drizzle regular Nutella over ice cream it gets a fudgy sort of texture, but melting it with a little coconut oil means it can be drizzled in a thin layer that hardens once it hits the cold ice cream.

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