January 2, 2012

Nutella Hot Chocolate

I made some delicious soup today! I don't know about you, but when I make any kind of soup that has onions in it, it smells up my whole entire house and it smells like onions for days.  I hate that.  So, I had every window in my house open today, trying to air out some of that smell.

Because of that, it was pretty darn chilly inside my house and I didn't want to crank up the heater to make up for it.  So, I did what I had to do.  I cozied up on the couch with a blanket and a glass of hot chocolate, but not just any hot chocolate, this Nutella version from The Hungry Housewife.  It was her most popular recipe of 2011!  

I just barely tasted Nutella for the first time a few months ago and I finally learned why everyone loves it so much.  It is rich and creamy and has a delicious nutty flavor!  It was perfect in hot chocolate.  

Nutella Hot Chocolate
adapted from: The Hungry Housewife

1 c. milk
1 Tbl. cocoa powder
2 1/2 Tbl. Nutella
tiny pinch of salt

In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients until well blended and hot.  Pour into a cup and top with homemade whipped cream and shaved chocolate.  Yield: 1 serving.

Homemade Whipped Cream
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 Tbl. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Place a medium bowl and the beaters from your electric mixer in the freezer for 10 minutes (this will help the cream whip up faster).  Pour cream into chilled bowl.  Whip until frothy; add sugar and vanilla and beat until it is the consistency of whipped cream.  Do not overbeat.  

Jenn's Notes: I also added a Tablespoon of powdered sugar to my hot chocolate, because I wanted it a little sweeter.  It is a must to top it with homemade whipped cream.  I was only able to drink half the glass in one sitting, but you can re-heat it later.

18 comments:

  1. Yum, I love adding things to my cocoa to flavor it. Nutella sounds like a delicious idea.

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  2. This looks so yummy! My son and I love just love Nutella. This is a must-try.

    I'm visiting from the Tempt my Tummy Tuesday meme. :)

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  3. Ahhhhh Thanks for the love!!! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

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  4. Wow! This sounds delicious! I'd love for you to stop by and share at my party! : )

    http://www.cherishedbliss.com/2012/01/craft-tell-no-38.html

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  5. This is awesome! Stop over and link it up in my Happy Friday Drink link up!!! I'd love to have you! http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-friday-link-up-drink.html

    Susie

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  6. I just discovered Nutella myself in the past couple of years. I've been making peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches with it. I have yet, though, to try it out in recipes. This one looks good and so I think I'll start off with this one. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. You had me at Nutella! Pinning this to try this week! YUM!

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  8. I love Nutella! I made some of this a few weeks ago. Nutella just makes everything better, don't ya think? :)

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  9. Love, love, love Nutella! This sounds yummy!

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  10. Oh my, this looks decadent!! Thank you for sharing at my party!

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  11. Cocoa and nutella...yes please!!! I just might have to try this tomorrow:-) Going to share this on FB too!!!

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  12. What a fabulous twist on regular hot chocolate. Sounds delicious!

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  13. This sounds delicious! I am in love with Nutella!

    I'd love for you to stop over and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinteresting-party-week-twenty-one.html

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  14. This looks amazing and evil, just the way I like my cocoa! : )

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  15. Um YESSSSS!

    I'm a ho-cho FIEND! And this looks ah-mazing!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Your recipes look delicious! Thank you for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday. We would love to have you come back next Saturday and share more of your incredible ideas. -The Sisters

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  17. This looks delicious, can't wait to make it! I just submitted this to the M&T Spotlight http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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