Nutella desserts! Yes yes yes yes yesss. That unparalleled chocolate-nutty flavor? That creamy-dreamy texture? It’s basically a party in your mouth, and you’re invited.
If you’ve only ever had it on toast with banana slices, you are in for a treat. I’m talking about frosting, fudge, cheesecake, and shortbread. I’ve made Nutella donuts twice this week already, and honestly, I might just make them again.
1. Four-Ingredient Nutella Cheesecake Dip
You know how my friends always ask me to bring chips and dip? Yeah, they know what’s up, because I always show up with something sweet.
I mean, a cheesecake dip is already a total winner, but when you swirl in some Nutella? You’re gonna have a crowd of people waiting for a scoop. It’s a cheat code for greatness.
2. Nutella Hot Chocolate
So, if the Nutella latte is a showstopper, what does that make Nutella hot chocolate? Oh my gosh. It is PURE JOY. We’re not talking about some cocoa packet here.
This is the real deal, made right on the stovetop. And if you’re a fan of that super thick French-style hot chocolate, just toss in some chocolate chips to get that luscious, ganache-like vibe.
3. Nutella-Pretzel Truffles
Okay, so the fudge truffles are amazing. But hold it right there. These little bites bring in chopped pretzels for that salty-sweet magic we all love.
Pro-tip: since you’re making these little truffles bite-sized, make sure to crush up the pretzels really well so there aren’t any huge chunks in the mix.
4. Nutella Stuffed Skillet Cookie
I know those little stuffed cookie cups totally grabbed your attention, but this recipe takes things to another level. It’s made and served hot from a skillet, and it’s got a ridiculously creamy Nutella center.
The trickiest part is getting that top cookie dough layer over the Nutella without a big mess. And if you want to get wild, toss some mini-marshmallows in there with the Nutella.
Oh, wait, the actual hardest part? Letting it cool down for a hot second before you dig in!
5. Nutella Brownies
I was totally blown away that these brownies don’t need any cocoa powder or even melted chocolate. The Nutella gives it that deep chocolate flavor, but you still get that nutty taste coming through.
Because the Nutella is so wonderfully thick, you end up with the fudgiest brownies imaginable, and that swirl on top is just a thing of beauty.
6. Nutella Cookies
The thing I love most about Nutella is that perfect, silky combo of chocolate and hazelnuts. It’s not too much of one or the other, and it has just the right amount of sweetness.
These cookies nail that awesome balance, and they come out so chewy and tender.
7. Nutella Pop-Tarts
Your inner teenager is going to be so happy with you for this one. If I’d known way back when how simple these were to whip up, I would have kept a stash on hand all the time!
You just need some pie dough and a jar of Nutella. I did a batch with a white chocolate topping and another with that amazing Nutella glaze from the baked donut recipe.
Both were out-of-this-world good!
8. No-Bake Nutella Fudge
It’s kind of wild how easily these little fudge bites come together. You don’t have to worry about boiling sugar or dealing with candy thermometers.
That fudge layer was seriously addicting, and I like to roll it into little balls and dip them in chocolate to make some fudgy truffles.
9. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
My biggest gripe with no-bake cheesecakes is that they never hold their shape like a dense, baked one does. I was so happy when this one sliced like a total dream.
I didn’t have any Oreos the first time I made this, so I used a toasted hazelnut crust instead, which made the nutty Nutella flavor pop even more. You can also use shortbread for the crust.
And that Nutella ganache? It’s insanely good! I’m putting that on everything now!
10. Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups
If you need something that’s quick, sweet, cute, and a little fruity, you’ve come to the right spot. These roll-ups are a total breeze to make, and they’re loaded with sliced strawberries that go so well with the Nutella.
Using plain white bread is such a smart shortcut, but I’ve also tried these with crepes and even American-style pancakes, and there’s never a single crumb left behind.
11. Nutella Frosting
When you’re making frosting, you need a recipe that’s full of flavor, super smooth, pipes like a dream, and holds its shape. I know, it’s a tall order. But this recipe is a total home run.
The Nutella flavor is just right, and the texture is exactly what you need for piping onto a perfect cupcake.
12. 4-Ingredient Quick Nutella Mug Cake
Mug cakes can be so, so good when you find the right one! And guess what? This is the right one! So many recipes call for melted butter and sugar, and sometimes an egg, but that can make the cake kind of rubbery.
This recipe lets the Nutella do all the work, giving you flavor, moisture, and so much richness.
13. Nutella Crunch Ice Cream Cake
Did you have a Carvel cake for your birthday growing up? I can still feel the excitement of picking one out! I never imagined back then that it would be so easy to make an ice cream cake right at home!
You just have to remind yourself that the Nutella Rice Krispies are for the cake and not just for snacking! You should probably make extra, because you won’t be able to stay away.
14. Grilled Banana Nutella Sandwich
Okay, confession time: I’m eating one of these as I write this. Well, not at this very second, but it’s sitting right here next to my keyboard.
I really like using seeded bread for my sandwiches, but this would be incredible with sliced brioche.
It might be hard, but don’t go crazy with the Nutella. It’ll melt and ooze out before your bread gets toasty.
A little tip: slice your bananas longways. It helps keep the smaller pieces from slipping out.
15. Nutella Banana Bread
You didn’t really think we were done with banana bread, did you? In my book, it’s a classic that will never get old! This recipe is especially decadent.
It takes a super moist banana bread and throws in some Nutella just because. The first time I made it, the Nutella sank to the bottom when I added it as a middle layer.
The next time, I put the Nutella layer closer to the top, and it sank down perfectly into the center.
16. Homemade Nutella
I almost didn’t add this recipe because it was a tough one for me. I already eat way too much Nutella when it’s in the house, and now that I know how to make it from scratch, I’m never without it.
But I have a feeling you have more self-restraint than I do and can handle this kind of power! Just make sure you’ve got a good blender, and let it run until the mixture is completely smooth.
17. No-Bake Nutella Bars
These no-bake bars are dangerously simple. You only need five ingredients and about 15 minutes of prep time. The absolute worst part is just waiting for them to set up in the fridge.
If you’re out of graham crackers, you can swap in any cookies you have around. I’m a big fan of using shortbread.
18. Nutella Ice Cream
This recipe is as easy as blending five ingredients and letting it freeze until it’s firm. Once your mixture is nice and cold, just pour it into your ice cream maker and let it work its magic.
It’s also super easy to make this recipe even more special. Try folding in some chopped brownie pieces or cookie chunks, or sprinkle some chopped nuts over the top.
19. Baklava Recipe with Nutella
If you’ve ever tried baklava, you already know it’s super sweet, sticky, and loaded with wonderful chopped pistachios. So you might be wondering where Nutella fits in.
The sticky sweetness of the baklava is balanced out perfectly by the creamy chocolate and hazelnut spread. You might want to warm the Nutella up a bit so it’s easier to spread.
20. Easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Nutella Poke Cake
Like a lot of people, I’ve used the poke cake trick to rescue a dry cake more than once. But it’s also a fantastic way to load a cake up with flavor.
Since you mix the Nutella with condensed milk, this cake comes out incredibly moist and doesn’t even need any frosting.
21. Nutella Shortbread Bars
Nutella paired with crumbly, buttery shortbread? Sign me up for a dozen! This recipe is super simple, with an easy shortbread that you just press into a baking dish.
I like my shortbread on the pale side, so I covered mine with foil for the first part of the bake. I found it was easiest to pipe the Nutella over the base before sprinkling the rest of the crumble on top.
It’s okay if you miss a few spots; it will melt and spread out as it bakes.
22. Nutella Pops
Fudgesicles, but with Nutella! I mean, why not?! This recipe might just be the easiest one on the entire list. You just need Nutella and chocolate milk.
If you want it a little less chocolatey, you could use regular milk instead. I’ve found that warming the milk up a little helps everything mix together more easily.
23. Nutella Pastry Twists
My only problem with this recipe is that after you make one batch, it’s so hard not to immediately pull out more pastry for a second round!
Make sure you get a good quality puff pastry because the cheaper kind tends to stay pale and doesn’t puff up as well. And definitely throw in some chopped nuts for a little bit of crunch.
24. Strawberry Nutella Pizza
I got really into trying new and fun recipes during lockdown, and dessert pizza has to be one of my favorites. We love making pizza at my house, so adding a sweet one at the end of the meal just made perfect sense.
This recipe is awesome because it uses the same dough as our regular pizzas. But if you’re looking for something even sweeter, you can always use a cookie dough base instead.
25. Nutella Milkshakes
Just three ingredients and a couple of minutes are all that stands between you and a sweet, thick, creamy Nutella milkshake.
You’ll need vanilla ice cream and Nutella, of course, and then just slowly add the milk until you get the consistency you like.
I prefer my milkshakes on the thicker side, but if you want yours thinner, just add a little extra milk.
26. Nutella Stuffed Cookie Cups
If you love cookies as much as I do, then you absolutely have to try this! I’ve used this method with chocolate chip, sugar cookie, and even peanut butter cookie dough, and it’s a total hit every single time.
When it’s time to freeze the Nutella, I’ve found that piping it onto a sheet pan is way easier and less messy than trying to spoon it out.
27. Nutella Latte
Full disclosure: I have had one of these every single morning for the past week. I think I might be hooked, and once this jar of Nutella is gone, I might need to give my waistline a little break.
This recipe is ridiculously easy. Just pour hot coffee over a scoop of Nutella and stir it until it’s smooth! If you’re a mocha fan, this one’s definitely for you!
28. Nutella Tiramisu
What could possibly improve that perfect blend of coffee, creamy mascarpone, and chocolate? Nutella, of course! Tiramisu is a total classic.
But who says you can’t play around with your food? And this sweet treat is one you’ll absolutely want to make at home.
29. Baked Nutella Donuts
Donuts are such an adorable dessert, and they’re just as good baked as they are fried. Sure, the texture isn’t exactly the same, but the baked ones are moist, sweet, and just as cute.
This recipe not only uses Nutella in the donut batter itself, but it’s also topped with a sweet Nutella glaze that sets up and cracks just like the ones from Dunkin.
30. Ultimate Nutella Cupcakes
This is not a cupcake for the faint of heart. With a deep, rich, decadent chocolate cupcake, a Nutella filling, AND Nutella frosting, it really packs a punch.
The cupcake itself is so moist that you don’t even need the Nutella filling, but it definitely doesn’t hurt!