By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
By Anadi Misra · Updated · originally published
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Warm up with a rich, creamy Nutella hot chocolate made right on the stove. This easy homemade recipe comes together in minutes and delivers the ultimate chocolatey indulgence in every sip.
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We’re well into winter and in Canada that means hiding inside and sipping on a hot drink to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside! Ever since I’ve come to Canada, winter truly is hot chocolate time! I quite enjoy going to coffee shops or the Beavertails station to pick up a nice hot chocolate! In my opinion, the more chocolate the better!
What’s a step up from just a classic hot chocolate? A hot chocolate with Nutella, of course! I’ve had chocolate hazelnut hot chocolates from other coffee shops and I knew it would always be fun to make! I discuss in more detail how going out to eat (or drink!) can inspire you to get creative in the kitchen in my free motivational guide Make Cooking Fun!!. If you need motivation to enhance your cooking, check that out!
I’ve meant to share this recipe for years, but other hot beverage recipes always took priority. I made it a personal goal of mine this year to finally make this chocolate hazelnut spread hot chocolate, and here we are! Probably one of the best hot chocolates I’ve ever had! If you’ve got some Nutella (or whatever chocolate hazelnut spread) on hand, then I recommend you check this hot chocolate with Nutella recipe off your bucket list as part of Live to Cook one-month challenge! You can download these free guides by signing up to my email newsletter, plus all of my latest recipes will be sent straight to your inbox so you’ve always got something new on your radar to try out!
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Add milk to a saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
Add the Nutella to the milk and gently whisk until combined.
Stir the milk occasionally until it starts to steam.
Add the vanilla and add a pinch of salt. Continue to warm until the milk comes to a simmer. Immediately take off the heat.
Pour into your serving cups and top with marshmallows.
Optionally, torch the marshmallows using a baker's torch and serve right away.
Nothing beats the taste of fresh hot chocolate, but if you let it sit around because you get distracted then I understand - I’m the same!
In that case, of course you can reheat the hot chocolate! The easiest way to do this is in the microwave, reheating for 30 second intervals. If you’re reheating with the marshmallows that have melted, you probably will want to add more on top!
Or you can add it back to your pot and reheat it that way. If you’ve left your hot chocolate with the marshmallows, chances are they’ve melted, so you can top with more marshmallows if desired!
I’ve kept this recipe quite simple to allow the Nutella to really shine! However, feel free to play around with different variations so you can make the best hot chocolate based on your preferences!
Yes, if you want a single portion then making your hot chocolate in the microwave can be a great option to do that! Simply heat the milk first. Then, add and stir in the Nutella, and place the cup back in the microwave until the Nutella has completely melted. Take the cup out of the microwave and add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt and mix. Top with our marshmallows and torch if desired, then enjoy!
Certainly! You’ll just need to make your hot chocolate in a large pot to hold all the contents. For best results, my recommendation to make a big batch of hot chocolate would be to use a Dutch oven, or even a wok! I personally love my wok since it retains heat very well, making it the perfect candidate to make hot chocolate for a crowd!
Simply keep it in the saucepan, a serving cup, or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow the hot chocolate with Nutella to completely cool down before placing in the fridge. I would not recommend keeping your hot chocolate for longer than three days.
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Recipe by Anadi Misra
Warm up with a rich, creamy Nutella hot chocolate made right on the stove. This easy homemade recipe comes together in minutes and delivers the ultimate chocolatey indulgence in every sip.
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2 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
14 min
Total
2
large servings
easy
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Add milk to a saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
Add milk to a saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
Add the Nutella to the milk and gently whisk until combined.
Add the Nutella to the milk and gently whisk until combined.
Stir the milk occasionally until it starts to steam. Add the vanilla and add a pinch of salt. Continue to warm until the milk comes to a simmer. Immediately take off the heat.
Stir the milk occasionally until it starts to steam. Add the vanilla and add a pinch of salt. Continue to warm until the milk comes to a simmer. Immediately take off the heat.
Pour into your serving cups and top with marshmallows. Optionally, torch the marshmallows using a baker's torch and serve right away.
Pour into your serving cups and top with marshmallows. Optionally, torch the marshmallows using a baker's torch and serve right away.
435
Calories
14g
Protein
31g
Carbs
31g
Fat
3g
Fiber
26g
Sugar
1328mg
Sodium
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