Description

This luscious Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe offers a creamy, chocolatey beverage perfect for cozying up on a chilly day. Combining the rich flavors of Nutella and unsweetened cocoa powder, it’s quickly prepared on the stovetop and garnished with marshmallows, crushed hazelnuts, and chocolate chips for an indulgently sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Hot Chocolate

4 cups low fat or skim milk
2 tablespoons Nutella
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar

Toppings

Marshmallows (to taste)
Crushed hazelnuts (to taste)
Chocolate chips (to taste)
Extra Nutella (for drizzling)

Instructions

Warm Milk: Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it starts to steam, but do not let it boil. This gentle heating helps create a smooth base for your hot chocolate.
Add Ingredients and Whisk: Add Nutella, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sugar to the steaming milk. Whisk continuously until all the ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Simmer and Serve: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly, ensuring it doesn’t boil to prevent scorching. Once it’s hot and well combined, remove from heat.
Garnish and Enjoy: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows, chocolate chips, crushed hazelnuts, or an extra swirl of Nutella for added decadence. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Use low fat or skim milk for a lighter version, or substitute with whole milk or plant-based milk for creamier or vegan options.
Adjust the sugar amount according to your sweetness preference.
For a richer chocolate flavor, increase the cocoa powder slightly.
Be careful not to boil the milk to avoid a burnt taste.
The crushed hazelnuts add crunch and complement the Nutella flavor, but they are optional.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Nutella hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate, easy hot chocolate recipe, chocolate drink, winter beverage, Nutella recipe