Melting Nutella Fondue: A Quick, Easy, And Delicious Treat

Nutella fondue is a delicious, easy-to-make treat that's perfect for sharing with friends or as a romantic dessert. To make it, you'll need Nutella and heavy cream, which you can melt together on the stove or in the microwave. You can also add a little butter for a softer, mellower flavour. Once melted, transfer your fondue to a fondue pot or bowl, and dip in your favourite treats!

Melting Nutella in the microwave

Firstly, determine how much Nutella you need to melt. If you are making fondue, you will need to melt a larger amount, so it is best to start with a full jar of Nutella. If you only need a small amount for spreading or dipping, you can scoop the desired quantity into a microwave-safe bowl. Avoid using plastic bowls or utensils, as these can melt or leach chemicals into the Nutella.

Next, heat the Nutella in the microwave. Place the uncovered bowl in the microwave and heat it on a medium-low setting for 15 seconds. Then, remove the bowl and stir the Nutella with a metal or wooden spoon. This helps ensure even melting. Return the bowl to the microwave and heat for another 15 seconds.

After heating for a total of 30 seconds, stir the Nutella again and check its consistency. If it is fully melted, you are done! If there are still thick clumps, continue to microwave the Nutella in short, 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until it is completely melted. Be careful not to overheat the Nutella, as it can burn and clump up again.

Once your Nutella is melted, you can use it for your fondue! If you are making fondue, you can add some heavy whipping cream to the melted Nutella and whisk until smooth. You can also add other ingredients to enhance the flavour, such as a dash of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt. Serve your Nutella fondue warm with your favourite dippers, such as fresh fruit, pretzels, cookies, or marshmallows. Enjoy!

Some additional tips for melting Nutella in the microwave:

• Always use microwave-safe containers and utensils, such as glass or ceramic bowls and metal or wooden utensils.
• Avoid using plastic, as it can melt or leach chemicals into the Nutella.
• Stir the Nutella regularly during the melting process to ensure even heating and prevent overheating.
• If you are melting a large amount of Nutella, you may need to increase the heating time slightly, but always heat in short intervals to avoid burning.

Melting Nutella on the stove

Using a Saucepan:

• Add the desired amount of Nutella to a small saucepan or pot.
• Place the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
• Continuously stir the Nutella with a metal or wooden spoon to prevent it from burning.
• Heat the Nutella until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring it is warm enough to dip.
• Serve the melted Nutella in your desired bowl or fondue pot.

Using a Bowl of Hot Water:

• Fill a saucepan halfway with water and place it on the stove.
• Turn on the heat and bring the water to a boil.
• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it simmer.
• Place a heat-proof bowl containing the desired amount of Nutella into the saucepan of hot water.
• Allow the Nutella to sit in the hot water for about 5 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Stir the Nutella with a wooden or metal spoon to ensure even melting.
• Remove the bowl from the hot water and serve your melted Nutella.

Tips for Melting Nutella on the Stove:

• Always use a metal or wooden spoon for stirring to avoid melting or leaching chemicals into the Nutella.
• Stir the Nutella at regular intervals to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
• If you are melting a large amount of Nutella, it is recommended to use a clear glass bowl so you can monitor the melting process.
• If you are not using the Nutella immediately, store it in an airtight container at room temperature to make future melting easier.

By following these simple steps, you will have perfectly melted Nutella for your fondue, ready to be enjoyed with your favourite fruits, cookies, or other treats!

Dipping foods for Nutella fondue

Nutella fondue is a delicious, easy-to-make treat that's perfect for impromptu get-togethers or as a dessert when friends pop by. It's made with just two simple ingredients: chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella) and heavy cream. You can serve it with a variety of dippers, including:

• Fresh fruit: Strawberries, bananas, pineapple, oranges, mango, pears, apples, and more.
• Cookies: Pink and white cookies, biscotti, Oreos, or cookies of your choice.
• Pretzels: Regular or chocolate-covered pretzels.
• Marshmallows: For a fun twist, create a fondue-s'more by skewering a marshmallow and a strawberry, then dipping and sandwiching them between two pretzels.
• Cakes: Pound cake, angel food cake, or chocolate babka cake.
• Sweets: Powdered sugar mini donuts, cinnamon mini donuts, Rice Krispie treats, graham crackers, or potato chips.
• Other treats: Pumpkin biscotti, pink and white cookies, or chocolate babka cake.

Get creative with your dippers and use whatever is seasonal! You can also pour the Nutella fondue over ice cream as a luxurious chocolate sauce.

Vegan Nutella fondue

A delicious, vegan take on the classic chocolate fondue, this recipe is simple, requiring just a few ingredients and 30 minutes to make. It's perfect for baked goods, pancakes, waffles, fruit, and more!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups raw or roasted unsalted hazelnuts
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup dairy-free dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: coconut sugar, maple syrup, or liquid stevia to taste

Utensils:

• Baking sheet
• Large kitchen towel
• Food processor or high-speed blender
• Double boiler or microwave
• Clean jar for storage

Method:

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread the hazelnuts on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 12-15 minutes if raw, or 8-10 minutes if already roasted. Roasting the nuts will warm up the natural oils and loosen the skins, making it easier to blend them into a butter.

Remove the nuts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Then, transfer them to a large kitchen towel and use your hands to roll the nuts around and remove most of the skins. Don't worry about getting every last bit of skin off—you just want to get as much off as possible to ensure a creamier Nutella.

Next, add the hazelnuts to your food processor or high-speed blender. Blend on low until a butter forms, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take around 8-10 minutes total.

While the hazelnuts are blending, melt your dairy-free dark chocolate. You can do this using a double boiler or by heating it in the microwave in 30-second increments. Set the melted chocolate aside.

Once you have a creamy and smooth hazelnut butter, add the vanilla and salt and blend well. Then, slowly add the melted chocolate a little at a time, blending again until well incorporated.

Taste your Nutella and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt or vanilla if desired. If you'd like your Nutella sweeter, you can add liquid stevia to taste, or 1-2 tablespoons of coconut sugar, maple syrup, or agave. Just be aware that the more liquid sweetener you add, the firmer your Nutella will become, so add sparingly.

Finally, transfer your Vegan Nutella to a clean jar and store it at room temperature for everyday use. It should last for about 2-3 weeks.

Serving Suggestions:

• Fresh fruit: strawberries, bananas, figs, oranges, pineapple, mango, pears, apples, raspberries, blackberries
• Cookies: pretzels, biscotti, Oreos, graham crackers
• Sweet snacks: marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats, potato chips
• Baked goods: pound cake, angel food cake, cupcakes, babka, doughnuts

Storing Nutella fondue

If you're making a large batch of fondue, you might want to freeze some of it. However, it's best not to freeze Nutella fondue as it contains dairy products, and not all dairy products freeze and thaw well.

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