How to Make the Perfect Nutella Hot Chocolate
Italian · Easy · 9 min · 2 servings
This dreamy Nutella hot chocolate is a hazelnut chocolate warm drink made by whisking creamy Nutella into steamed milk for an incredibly rich and indulgent beverage. A decadent twist on classic hot cocoa that comes together in minutes and tastes like liquid chocolate hazelnut heaven.
Why this recipe works
This Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 9 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 9g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 4 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Heat the Milk
Pour the milk into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring occasionally until it begins to steam about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 2: Whisk in Nutella
Add the Nutella and whisk vigorously until it is fully melted and incorporated into the milk with no lumps remaining about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Season and Serve
Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream chocolate shavings or a drizzle of extra Nutella.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Nutella → any generic hazelnut chocolate spread or homemade hazelnut cocoa spread
- whole milk → oat milk for a dairy free version though the drink will be slightly thinner
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not whisking vigorously enough when adding the Nutella which leaves lumps of hazelnut spread that do not fully incorporate
- Overheating the milk before adding the Nutella which can cause the chocolate to seize or separate
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 9g protein, 35g carbs, 15g fat, 2g fiber.
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