10 recipes with chocolate and hazelnut spread that taste like pastries
Chocolate–hazelnut spread doesn’t really need an introduction, what matters is knowing where it fits in your baking. Most people recognize it by brand name: Nutella first, of course, but also Hershey’s versions, Nocciolata, or the grocery store’s own jar on the shelf. The real magic, though, isn’t in the logo, it’s in the category: used the right way, this one ingredient gives everyday desserts that “bakery-level” feel in the simplest possible way.
It works for a very specific reason. In a single spoonful you get flavor, sweetness, and creaminess all at once: cocoa and hazelnut in a texture that plays well with almost any batter or dough. In cakes, it behaves like instant praline; mixed into the batter it adds fat and solids that refine the crumb, make it moister, and boost the chocolate–hazelnut flavor without needing a long ingredient list. Swirled through the middle, it doesn’t just look pretty: it creates fudgier pockets that still taste freshly baked the next day. In cheesecakes (baked or no-bake), you can blend it into the filling for extra body and depth, or save it for a final swirl that perfumes every slice. Warm it gently and you’ve got an instant sauce for crepes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream; whisk it with a little hot cream and it turns into a quick, smooth, glossy ganache for glazing, filling, or dipping without being sickly sweet. And in fridge desserts (mousses, parfait cups, semifreddos) it acts like friendly “edible structure”: it holds the spoonful, adds silky density, and leaves that melting-cream feel instead of heaviness.
Some ideas to take advantage of it:
From cakes and cupcakes to quick no-bake desserts, these recipes show different ways to take advantage of it in home baking and show off with little effort. This is where Nutella ceases to be a simple craving and becomes a one-time ingredient for desserts that are sure to be repeated.
Nothing as simple as these fluffy and melty cookies, flavored with chocolate spread !
We’re fans of sweets flavoured like Kinder Bueno ... spread , cheesecake —that unmistakable hazelnut flavour drives many of us wild! So get ready to give in to temptation with our irresistible recipe for Kinder Bueno dessert cups! Want to know the...
What if we could eat our cappuccino for dessert? In an iced version, you won't be able to resist it ;-) We will guide you step by step in making this easy and foolproof dessert! Often enjoyed in Italy, this iced cappuccino will delight all coffee...
What better occasion than Valentine's Day to treat your loved one to a dessert that is both indulgent and beautifully presented? These little, crispy chocolate hearts will delight your taste buds and save you time, as they are quick to make!
When you have pears going bad, this is the recipe to try ! A melting chocolate core into this sweet fruit, wrapped in a crunchy puff pastry, and you have a dessert that no one will forget !
Want to impress your guests with dessert? Our Ferrero-style chocolate domes will surely win them over! A dessert combining chocolate, hazelnuts, and praline that is perfect for ending a festive meal (Christmas, New Year, birthday...). Oops, out of...
Take a step back in time to enjoy this chocolate and butter biscuit terrine. Remember childhood while baking this simple and great dessert !
To use up your leftover egg whites, nothing beats meringues! The perfect way to avoid waste and enjoy with tea or coffee ;-) This time, we make them even more indulgent by adding chocolate hazelnut spread :-) Tested and approved by the whole team, you...
Deliciously soft doughnuts generously filled with chocolate spread—you won't be able to resist! Even less so when they're homemade ;-) Follow all the steps to make these extra-indulgent doughnuts! Enjoy our written recipe, illustrated with photos, as...
Patricia González
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