I’m in a hot-chocolate phase: the city is besieged by frigid winds and snow flurries, and all I want to do is snuggle up in my new Missoni blanket with magazines and a big latte bowl, full of steaming, liquid chocolate and hulking cubes of home-made (ok, ok, made by Whole Foods–even I have my limits) marshmallows. My recipe for Nutella hot chocolate came about as a result of laziness (City Bakery’s hot chocolate is phenomenal, but too many blocks from my apartment) and an almost-empty jar of the chocolate-hazelnut spread hanging out in my cabinet. It’s quite easy: warm milk and a few blobs of Nutella over a low flame, and accessorize with a cinnamon stick and cocoa powder to offset the sweetness. You might add a pinch of espresso powder if you’re feeling crazy.
Nutella Hot Chocolate:
- 1 cup whole milk (feel free to substitute skim, rice, almond, etc)
- 3 tb Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp high-quality cocoa powder
- 1 or more marshmallows
- pinch of espresso powder (optional)
In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan over a low flame, whisk together the milk, Nutella, cocoa powder, and espresso (if using). Add cinnamon stick. Simmer for about 5 minutes, to allow flavors to meld.
Serves one, generously.
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Ok, Nutella in cupboard…check. Freezing day outside… check! Might have to make this one for kids after school today (and me too!) Looks delish!
Lori
Posted 24 Jan 2008 at 5:07 pm ¶http://TheRecipeGirl.blogspot.com
Cooking! Genius! Thank you!
This is a great idea. I dare say it would be a delightful hot toddy with a splash of Frangelico. If only I didn’t have the unfortunate tendency of polishing off any open Nutella jar within a 5 mile radius by eating it with a spoon.
Posted 25 Jan 2008 at 10:05 pm ¶Us vs. Food
YUM!
Fellow Nutella *and* hot chocolate lover here wondering if you would be interested in celebrating World Nutella Day on February 5th?
Read more about World Nutella Day here.
Tell your readers, tell your friends, and let’s coat the world in a big ole layer of chocolate hazelnut goodness
Posted 26 Jan 2008 at 2:01 pm ¶This recipe surely warms up my body during this cold winter season.
Posted 27 Jan 2008 at 8:22 pm ¶Recently became hooked on Nutella & I’m adding this recipe to my ways to enjoy it!
Posted 27 Jan 2008 at 9:04 pm ¶Sounds absolutely incredible – would love to try hot chocolate with Nutella flavours. Beautiful photo too!
Posted 28 Jan 2008 at 7:36 am ¶world nutella day? we will be celebrating that in my house for sure this year!
Posted 28 Jan 2008 at 2:16 pm ¶This is without a doubt the most brilliant idea ever! I am going to the kitchen to make some right now … thanks so much for the recipe!
Posted 29 Jan 2008 at 10:27 pm ¶Oooh la la I MUST try this one! (Even the heat is sweltering here in Britain…)
Posted 02 Jul 2008 at 8:36 am ¶Mmmm, I’ve never thought of putting Nutella in a drink. Definitely need to try this one.
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