Thick and Creamy Nutella Hot Chocolate
This comforting chocolatey decadence is as close as you could get to drinking NUTELLA in liquid form!
If you are a Nutella fanatic like I am, you’re gonna fall hard for this one.
This luscious hot chocolate will cuddle you, warm your heart and give you one big Nutella hug.
Because sometimes, this is all we need.
Ever dreamed of a Nutella, syrupy enough to be slurped through a straw?
Or a Nutella soup, creamy enough to be sipped by a spoon? I know I have.
If your answer is YES…then I love you already, and the feeling shall be mutual, because what I have for you right here is as close as it gets to drinkable Nutella. Ferrero…Take note!
It’s thick and velvety almost like soup! And the Nutella flavor…oh it’s definitely not shy of it.
This hot chocolate wears the name ‘Nutella’ with pride and it’s up to the title. It doesn’t kid around with barely-there Nutella flavor. It tastes boldly of it and is not afraid to show it. Admittedly, it uses an obscene amount of Nutella, but how else could I get that perfect hit of chocolate/hazelnut goodness?! Trust me, I tried to dial it back, but nope…wasn’t Nutella-y enough.
There’s not a shortage of Nutella hot chocolate recipes out there, so I’m not inventing the wheel here, but what makes this one extra special, (other from the fact that it’s the Nutella-ist of all Nutella hot chocolates out there!) is it’s thick and creamy consistency.
You know those dreamy creamy European-style hot chocolates, that feel like liquid pudding or thin chocolate sauce and put good ol’ hot cocoa to shame? Well, you could think of this one as its chocolate/hazelnut cousin. So it goes without saying, that this drink is RICH! I wouldn’t dare suggest you replace your daily winter cup of hot cocoa with it, but if you’re in the mood for something more dessert-like, this is definitely the ONE. The recipe makes one mug, but I have yet to meet a person who was able to finish it. We always divide it in 2 or 3 espresso or shot glasses and share the love. If you could resist, I recommend you do the same, but if you wanna drink it all up, I won’t judge ?
This luscious hot chocolate uses double the amount of Nutella as most other recipes, insert #sorrybutnotreally here, a little semisweet chocolate (I use chips because I’m too lazy to chop chocolate) to add depth of flavor and balance out the sweetness of Nutella, a pinch of salt to round out the flavors and milk. As for the secret to that thick and creamy texture it’s cornstarch aka cornflour. In the recipe details below, I give you two options for the amount of cornstarch according to how thick you’d like it to be, so be sure to read the ‘NOTES’ section of the recipe for more details.
All you need to do is combine everything in a saucepan.
Pour over the milk.
Then boil until everything is dissolved and the hot chocolate thickens.
And VOILA!
Extra delicious, thick hot chocolate designed specifically for the Nutella lover in you.
And since this is a chocolate relationship built around pure love, a squishy marshmallow heart feels right in place ❤️
Wanna make it? Use the smallest heart shaped cookie cutter you could find to cut into a large marshmallow.
Now, start by eating your heart out…Eerrrrr! Not what I meant…sorry! I meant…ummm…oh you know what I mean.
Just make it already because baby, its cold outside!
Hmmmm…I wonder how many times I said the word NUTELLA in this post?!
If you can’t get enough of Nutella, be sure check these recipes out!
Thick and Creamy Nutella Hot Chocolate

This warming chocolatey decadence is as close as you could get to drinking NUTELLA in liquid form! It's a pretty rich treat, so you might want to consider sharing. The recipe could also be doubled, tripled or quadrupled to accommodate for more people.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons (3oz/ 85g) Nutella
- 1 tablespoon (1/2oz/ 14g) semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon (or 1 teaspoon if you like it extra thick) cornstarch (*see note)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup milk (any fat content; I used whole)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine together the Nutella, semisweet chocolate/or chips, cornstarch, salt (if using) and milk.
- Place over medium high heat. Bring to a simmer stirring continuously with a whisk, until the chocolate melts and everything dissolves. Allow the mixture to come to a full boil and continue whisking for a few more seconds until the hot chocolate thickens. It should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Pour into a mug or 2 smaller cups to share (yes its that rich) and enjoy 🙂
Recipe Notes
- Customize the thickness of your hot chocolate they way you like it! Adding 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch will give you an ever-so-slightly thick hot chocolate that perhaps feels less rich, while 1 teaspoon will produce a thicker, more decadent European-style hot chocolate, comparable to chocolate sauce. I personally prefer 1 teaspoon; your call though 🙂
Recipe is A Cleobuttera Original
Measurements Note: All recipes of this site have been developed using weight measurements. Although US volume measurements have been included for your convenience, it is highly encouraged that you weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale to get the best possible results. Due to the sensitive nature of baking, kitchen scales are proven to yield more accurate and consistent results than measuring cups. Enjoy!
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This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try! Thank you for converting your recipes to grams as well for us UK based fans. I really find it hard to understand cups and some of recreations have been total disasters as a result!! Plz keep up all the good work, I love reading you blog xx
Thank you so much Rina! I’m so happy I could help with the metric conversions. You know what? I actually prefer weighing more than measuring by volume; it’s a lot more accurate & makes for less dishwashing. I’m also determined to try my best & go back to the old recipes & add weight measurements. Hope that helps 🙂
Loving this! I am a Nutella lover through and through! Just found your website – loving it and your gorgeous photography!
Thank you Jessica! I’m so happy you stopped by. I’m actually in love with your blog. I visit it all the time. Don’t even get me started on your photography…it’s some of the best out there. Always so bright and happy and the food is begging to be devoured .
Yum! I have a rule where I don’t make hot chocolate unless it’s snowing outside. Looks like I’m breaking the rule this year.
Oh yeah totally worth the exception!
Omg! That would be so amazing if you did convert your old recipes! I would love to try your gooey cinnamon roll cake!! Eeeekkk can’t wait!! Xx
Hahahaaaa! Ok so this is what I shall start with then 🙂
OMG, u seriously need to work for nutella with all the recipes you make with that product. And I love them. I love your heart marshmallow. That was such a cute idea. I can’t wait to try this.
Right?! Nutella should start paying me. Lol 🙂 Oh well, it’s not like they need the publicity; they already have a cult following. I’ll gladly work for them for free!
Happy you like this recipe!
omg! that is seriously tempting and gloriously delicious to drink. thank you for sharing.
It’s my pleasure Tracy! I’m so glad you like it:)
Wonderful use of Nutella! Thanks for sharing. This looks absolutely amazing. Just discovered your blog, and I love it!
I’m so happy you found my blog so I could find yours. It’s beautiful! You have a new fan for sure!
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How awesome is your name?! Hahahaaaa ? Love it!
Absolutely AMAZING!! I just made this for my family and we all loved it!!! So rich and creamy. Fireplace is lit, we have 8 inches of snow outside, and deliciousness in our mugs! Heaven : )
Oh no! Good luck with the snow. I’m happy the hot chocolate helped. Thanks for your sweet comment ?
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