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Indulge in the rich and creamy flavor of Nutella brownies, a perfectly delectable treat for any chocolate lover.
Brownies are always a good idea, especially covered in Nutella. Other favorites include: Buckeye Brownies and Cheesecake Brownies.
Nutella + Brownies = LOVE!
We are huge fans of Nutella at our home! The kids eat it any way they can, and we love to sneak into some of our favorite desserts!
We did this with brownies to make Nutella brownies and holy moly – they’re incredibly delicious, fudgy and addicting.
If you are a fan of the scrumptious hazelnut spread, you will definitely fall in love with these brownies.
Why we love it:
- Simple recipe. This recipe is made in 30 minutes making it a go-to brownie recipe.
- Flavor and texture. The fudgy, rich, and creamy texture melts in your mouth.
- Make ahead of time. Brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months, perfect for saving for later.
Ingredients
- butter – Melted butter gives moisture, but not too much lift, creating fudgy brownies and making them more dense than fluffy.
- semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- whole eggs
- all purpose flour
- unsweetened cocoa powder – Use normal unsweetened cocoa, dutch process cocoa, or dark chocolate cocoa.
- salt
- baking powder
- cream cheese
- heavy cream
- sour cream
- Nutella®– or a similar brand of chocolate hazelnut spread
How to make Nutella Brownies
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- BROWNIE BATTER. Add butter and semisweet chocolate to a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla.
- Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- BAKE. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- CHEESECAKE MIXTURE. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar and flour until well blended.
- Add the egg, heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Add the Nutella and mix until smooth.
- LAYER. After the brownie batter has baked for 10 minutes, remove it from the oven and pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the brownie batter, spreading evenly.
- NUTELLA. Heat the 3 tablespoons of Nutella in the microwave until warmed (about 30 seconds). Drizzle the Nutella over the top of the cheesecake mixture, and use a toothpick to swirl it throughout the batter.
- BAKE. Bake 35-40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and only jiggles slightly when the pan is shaken gently. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Recipe Tips
- VARIATIONS.
- add chocolate chips to the brownie batter
- top with festive holiday sprinkles
- sprinkle the top with a bit of sea salt
- STORE. I store them in the fridge because I love cold fudgy brownies. Keep brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They are good for even longer. If needed, separate layers with wax or parchment paper.
- MAKE AHEAD OF TIME. Allow the brownies to cool and set. Separate layers with parchment paper and place in an airtight freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
For More Recipes:
Nutella Brownies Recipe
Easy & simply delicious Nutella Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream. Every bite is rich and creamy and just melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon baking powder
Cheesecake Layer
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup Nutella
Topping
- 3 tablespoons Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add butter and semisweet chocolate to a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring after each addition.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, and mix until just combined. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the brownie batter is baking, make the cheesecake mixture by beating the cream cheese with the sugar and flour until well blended.
- Add the egg, heavy cream, sour cream, and vanilla, and mix until well combined. Add the nutella and mix until smooth.
- After the brownie batter has baked for 10 minutes, remove it from the oven and pour the cheesecake mixture over the top of the brownie batter, spreading evenly.
- Heat the 3 tablespoons of Nutella in the microwave until warmed (about 30 seconds). Drizzle the Nutella over the top of the cheesecake mixture, and use a toothpick to swirl it throughout the batter.
- Bake 35-40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and only jiggles slightly when the pan is shaken gently. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g, Calories: 342kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 162mg, Potassium: 167mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 479IU, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Two of my most favorite things in one? These were incredible and so easy to throw together!
These brownies were easy to make and foolproof! I took them to a picnic and everyone loved them. You can’t go wrong with nutella.
These brownies were everything that I wanted them to be and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe
These look fantastic! I agree with lolly, totally drooling over here!
Holy cats these look AMAZING!! ***drool***
You are too funny!! But, I also agree!! They are so good!! Try them & let me know what you think 🙂