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A strawberry on a wooden skewer that has been dipped into Nutella ganache over a bowl of more ganache.

Nutella Ganache

This homemade Nutella ganache recipe is a great way to add an extra special touch to any dessert! Not only is it made with just two ingredients—Nutella and heavy cream—but it can be used in so many different ways. Whether you’re decorating cupcakes, filling macarons, or even just dipping strawberries, homemade Nutella ganache will give your treats an unforgettable flavor. It's smooth texture and rich flavor is so delicious!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread (295g)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180g)

Instructions

  • Place the nutella in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Place the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, being sure not to boil. Pour the hot cream over the nutella.
  • Place a plate over the mixture for 3 minutes. Remove the plate and whisk until the ganache has combined.
  • Let cool to thicken slightly before using as a dip for fruit or a sauce to pour over ice cream or cheesecake.
  • You can also place the ganache in the refrigerator and let the ganache harden for 4 hours to make nutella truffles.
  • You can whip the cold nutella ganache for 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer (I prefer to use the paddle attachment of my stand mixer) to make whipped nutella ganache.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 2 cups of Nutella ganache. For nutritional information purposes, I’ve assumed a 2 tablespoon serving size. 
  • Be sure not to let the heavy cream get too hot. You want it to just come to a simmer. You will see tiny bubbles forming along the edges of the pan. 
  • Placing a plate over the mixture helps soften the Nutella from the steam of the hot heavy cream. I think this results in a smoother ganache, but you can also just pour the heavy cream over the Nutella and start mixing immediately. You may just need to stir a bit longer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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