16 Best Nutella Recipes

Nutella strawberry croissant french toast — The Spruce / Leah Maroney

Before unicorn treats flooded your Instagram feed, there was another ingredient that took the internet by storm: Nutella. Now a longstanding dessert favorite, you've no doubt come across some outrageously delicious recipes based on the addictive hazelnut-chocolate spread. If you haven't—or if you simply needed more ideas—look no further than these best of the best.

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Nutella Mug Cake

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A Nutella mug cake is the perfect hybrid of two great food trends. This delicious recipe only takes a total of seven minutes to whip up this delicious dessert, perfect for when you're craving something sweet. Add an extra dollop of the hazelnut-chocolate spread on top as frosting and you've got a winning sweet snack.
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Raspberry Nutella Hearts

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You'll fall head over heels for these raspberry Nutella hearts, which are perfect for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to show some love with a delicious breakfast treat. Using store-bought frozen puff pastry—or crescent roll dough if that's what you have on hand—means it's super easy to whip up.
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Nutella Cake Pops

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These Nutella cake pops are made out of moist chocolate cake, Nutella, chocolate candy coating, and chopped hazelnuts. If you don't have lollipop sticks on hand, you can skip the "pop" part and leave them as cake balls, which are just as delicious.
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Nutella French Toast

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Upgrade breakfast with French toast that's stuffed to the brim with Nutella. Topped with raspberries, maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar, this is a hard-to-beat morning meal. Just make sure not to overstuff or you'll be left with a big mess to deal with!

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Nutella Crispy Treats

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With so many variations cereal treats out there, a Nutella version was bound to happen. Studded with chocolate chips and hazelnuts, this is a brand new take on an old favorite that you'll love.
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Nutella Crepes

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What's a list of Nutella recipes without crepes? This classic combination features the thin French pancakes filled with Nutella and strawberries. The trick to perfect homemade crepes is leaving the batter to chill in the fridge before you begin.
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Nutella Oreo Truffles

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This is a great twist on the classic Oreo truffle. There's a lot of potential for creativity here since you can customize with different colored chocolate drizzles. White chocolate makes for an elegant standout design since it pops against the brown coating.
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Strawberry Nutella Cream Cheese Croissant French Toast

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Here's a fun breakfast for mornings when you have to feed a crowd. The French toast casserole is actually made with croissants and cream cheese to up the decadence factor. Add some berries of your choice and powdered sugar for a simple, yet pretty presentation.

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Nutella Cheesecake

Kristina Vanni

This no-bake, decadent Nutella cheesecake is irresistible. The chocolate cookie crust, cream cheese and Nutella filling, and whipped cream topping come together in no time. Make it ahead of time so it can chill before serving.
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Strawberry Banana Dessert Pizza

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With Nutella as a delicious stand-in for tomato sauce, nothing beats a dessert pizza! The kids will love customizing their own personal pies with any manner of fruit and candy toppings.
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Breakfast Sushi

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Here's another fun way to brighten up the morning. Make breakfast sushi with tortillas, Nutella, peanut butter, cereal, and fruit fillings. Serve with raspberry jam as a sweet dipping sauce.
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Homemade Vegan Nutella

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Feel like you're missing out on the fun by eating vegan? Never fear—here's the best recipe for vegan imitation Nutella. Learn what all the fuss over this spread is all about without having to break your diet.

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3-Ingredient Swirled Nutella Fudge

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Three ingredients and 15 minutes. That's all it takes to whip up this swirled fudge. With both chocolate and white chocolate chips and Nutella, the squares are a perfect edible gift for the chocolate lover in your life.
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Nutella French Toast Grilled Cheese

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Your idea of grilled cheese will never be the same again after trying this over-the-top recipe. Battered French toast stands in for regular bread, sandwiching mascarpone cheese, Nutella, and strawberries to form a luxurious dessert.
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Nutella Oreo Cheesecake Melt With Raspberry Jam

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This delectable recipe will make you rethink the definition of a sandwich melt. Cheesecake, Oreos, Nutella, and jam layered between two pieces of delicious cinnamon swirl bread? Sweet tooths couldn't ask for more.
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Nutella Brie Pastry Bites

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Puff pastry makes this recipe beyond easy and Brie and Nutella are a savory and sweet match made in heaven. The bite-sized pastries are perfect for serving at parties or as a sweet breakfast treat.