Nutella Hot Chocolate

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Nutella hot chocolate is set to be your favorite hot chocolate recipe. It’s not only incredibly soothing and luxurious, but it is also rich, tasty, and ideal on a chilly winter night.

This homemade hot chocolate is fast, simple, and requires only 3 components.

Homemade Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe

Discover how to prepare Nutella hot chocolate at home utilizing just 3 straightforward and almost obvious ingredients: Nutella, milk, and cocoa powder. It’s the perfect celebratory drink that every chocolate enthusiast would adore.

It’s quite straightforward to whip up and can be made in ample quantities if you’re entertaining a crowd. Indeed, it suits a romantic evening or if you desire a snug night solo.

This is the type of warm drink you cradle in your hands by the fireplace, savoring every divine sip.

Although you can prepare this hot chocolate using only milk and Nutella, the inclusion of pure cocoa powder enhances the richness, creaminess, and chocolatey essence of the drink, so there’s no need to feel guilty about going for a second cup. You might also sprinkle some crushed peppermint sticks for a festive touch.

Nutella hot chocolate can additionally be crafted in an instant pot or slow cooker, making it ideal for serving to guests. You can prepare it in advance, ensuring it’s warm right when you need it for you and your visitors.

Tools Needed

Saucepan (instant pot or slow cooker)

Measuring cups

Ingredients for Nutella Hot Chocolate

Nutella

Whole milk: make it dairy-free by substituting any non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.

Cocoa powder

Variations

  • Add espresso powder or instant coffee to the hot chocolate for a stronger chocolate flavor. You can opt for decaffeinated coffee if serving to kids; just a little for taste will suffice.
  • Make this boozy by introducing a splash of your preferred whiskey, bourbon, or Irish cream for an indulgent hot beverage.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

How to Prepare Nutella Hot Chocolate

In a small saucepan over moderate heat, heat the milk until it reaches a gentle boil, then stir in cocoa powder and Nutella, whisking until smooth and slightly frothy. This entire process should take around 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove it from the heat and pour it into your favorite mug. Garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or whatever you desire. Sip and relish!

Instant Pot Instructions

Press the sauté button, then add all the milk, Nutella, and cocoa powder to the instant pot, stirring continuously until smooth, creamy, and warm to your liking. Hit the cancel button to stop cooking; leave the instant pot on warm if you’re not serving the drink right away.

Crockpot Instructions (Slow Cooker)

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well, cover with the lid, and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. When you’re ready to serve, ladle into a heated mug and top with marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or as desired.

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