Nutella Hot Chocolate (2024)

FAQs

Can we mix Nutella in milk? ›

A creamy jar of homemade Nutella takes it to the next level. All you need to do is simmer the Nutella with warm milk, give it a little stir, and there you have it. The most cozy cup of chocolate and hazelnut goodness. Make a batch for the whole family or a party for two (save the rest for later).

As long as hot liquid is involved, it will dissolve. When you get down to the dregs of your Nutella jar, just pour in some hot water and swirl it around.

Nutella brownies made from scratch

Usually, I use both melted chocolate and cocoa powder for brownies. So I figured why not swap the melted chocolate for Nutella. There's a double layer of chocolate plus the hint of hazelnut. It's fabulous!

This recipe is probably the quickest and easiest version of homemade hot chocolate that you can make, simply stirring a big dollop of Nutella into a warm mug of milk along with a sprinkle of sea salt to bring out the best of the chocolate and hazelnut flavors.

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.

Proper Storage of Nutella

It is recommended to store Nutella in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. Room temperature is generally considered ideal, as exposure to heat can affect the texture and taste of the spread.

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.

A popular ingredient in pantry cabinets, Nutella is another cocoa powder substitute option if chocolate flavor is optional to the recipe. Made with cocoa, sugar, palm oil, milk, and other artificial flavors, Nutella is a sweeter alternative to cocoa powder.

Though it contains cocoa, and is made by noted fancy chocolate manufacturer Ferrero, Nutella is not necessarily designated as “chocolate” proper. It's definitely more of a hazelnut-chocolate spread. It's really its own thing, marching valiantly to the beat of its own drum.

You can warm it up for a few seconds in the microwave or heat up a bowl of water and let the Nutella sit in the water until it loosens up. 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 add hot water to Nutella? ›

Nutella is used as a chocolate spread. Both microwaving and hot water bath have both been used for thinning the mixture.

If you microwave a jar of Nutella unopened, the foil can and likely will catch on fire. ... While glass can be microwaved, you must make sure any glass you heat has a microwave-safe symbol indicating it is safe to use in your microwave. Your glass Nutella jar will likely not have a microwave-safe symbol. Don't do it!

Yes, Nutella^® is completely safe to eat. The health and well-being of consumers is an absolute priority for Ferrero.

I usually put some amount in a cup and add a very small amount of water to start mixing. This is usually effective as long as the amount of water is very small compared to chocolate, in which the chocolate still has a strong taste.

Nutella is popularly marketed as a healthy breakfast item or snack, but it actually is composed of 55% sugar. This puts it very close in nutritional ranking to any chocolate candy on the market.

Put Nutella in a squeeze bottle to avoid ooey gooey messes. Especially great for kids!