Call it comfort food, a pantry essential, or just about the greatest thing ever invented, Nutella is the only bottled spread that deserves an annual celebration. That’s right – World Nutella Day has been marked annually on February 5 since 2007, bringing together loyalists of this chocolate-hazelnut spread from far and wide. And while the likes of Nutella cookies and Nutella crepes are easy to find on menus across Dubai, we think this unofficial holiday calls for something a little more hands-on. Enter: five Nutella-centric recipes that we swear by.
The Drink
Homemade Nutella Latte
While Nutella Hot Chocolate is a universal favourite, the Nutella Mocha Latte recipe by The Girl on Bloor feels a little more grown-up. Here, Nutella pairs beautifully with espresso, almond milk, and cocoa powder, resulting in a beverage that is both weather-appropriate and deeply comforting. Win-Win.
Find the recipe here.
The Customisable Treat
Nutella Rocky Road Bark
The reign of marshmallows and nuts continues with this Nutella Rocky Road Bark recipe by Sweetest Menu that proves more is more – it pairs Nutella with dark chocolate and chocolate chips, clearly catering to anyone living through a pandemic. We suggest you get creative with your own take on this treat, experimenting with ingredients like cherries, coconut flakes, or Turkish delight.
Find the recipe here.
The Breakfast Staple
Swirled Nutella Muffins
Here’s a kind of muffin top that we all can get behind – one that brings Nutella, cream cheese, and granulated sugar together, courtesy of this recipe for Swirled Nutella Muffins by Sugar Spun Run. Feeling extra indulgent? Stir some white chocolate chips into the flour mixture, as suggested by the recipe, so that the muffin bases are as irresistible as the tops.
Find the recipe here.
The Healthy-ish Treat
Nutella Deviled Strawberries
Chocolate and berries is a foolproof combination, and this Nutella Deviled Strawberries recipe by Lauren’s Latest – arguably the prettiest take on deviled eggs – is proof. All you have to do is layer three simple ingredients, one of which is strawberries, easing the guilt that sometimes comes with consuming spoonfuls of Nutella.
Find the recipe here.
The No-Bake Dessert
No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
Scouring some of the best food blogs on the internet led us to this Nutella Cheesecake recipe that even amateur cooks can master. Yes, there’s absolutely no baking involved – just layers and layers of Nutella and cream cheese interspersed with crushed Oreos and whipped cream. Let’s all thank A Night Owl for this one.
Find the recipe here.
