What can I make with nutella?

Working with nutella

1. 1Measure by weight where you can; baking with nutella is much less forgiving than cooking.
2. 2Melt gently over low heat or in short bursts, stirring between each one.
3. 3A pinch of salt makes sweetness read as flavour instead of just sugar.
4. 4Cool fully before slicing or storing so the texture sets properly.

What goes well with nutella

Nutella is at its best with butter, vanilla, salt, cream, flour and eggs. Any two or three of those, plus nutella, is already a dinner rather than an ingredient list.

Storing nutella

Dry nutella keeps for months in a sealed container away from light and heat. Once cooked, cool it quickly, refrigerate within two hours, and use within 3-4 days; cooked grains and legumes freeze extremely well in single-portion bags.

Substituting nutella

If you are out of nutella, look for something that behaves the same way in the pan rather than something that tastes the same. Match the moisture level, the cooking time, and the richness, and adjust the liquid slightly if your substitute releases more water. When in doubt, describe what you actually have in the chat and Mr. Chef will rewrite the recipe around it.

Nutella recipes: common questions

What can I make with nutella and not much else?

Plenty. With nutella plus an onion, garlic, oil, and salt you already have the base of a skillet dinner, a soup, or a simple sauce. Add a starch - rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes - and it becomes a full meal. The recipes above are ordered so the ones needing the fewest extra items come first.

What is the quickest nutella recipe?

Look for the entries above marked 20 minutes or less. As a rule, anything cut small and cooked in a hot pan beats anything roasted whole, and one-pan recipes save more time in cleanup than in cooking.

Can I substitute nutella?

In most recipes yes, as long as the replacement plays a similar role - similar moisture, similar cooking time, similar richness. Swapping across roles (a watery vegetable for a starchy one, for instance) usually needs a change in liquid or cooking time too.

How do I use up leftover nutella?

Fried rice, a frittata, a grain bowl, a soup, or a quesadilla will absorb almost any leftover nutella without a recipe. If you want something specific, tell Mr. Chef exactly what is in the fridge and it will build a recipe around it.

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