Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato; luxuriously thick Italian-style gelato with the rich flavours of chocolate and hazelnut.
When you think of Italian food, gelato is always one of the primary features.
That first taste of the unbelievably creamy and thick frozen dessert makes every spoonful of ice cream that came before feel insignificant. The freshness of the flavour, combined with the richness of the texture. Very little comes close.
However, it’s probably not something you’ve ever tried to make at home.
Speaking of Italian desserts – why not try this Stracciatella Semifreddo?
There is a rich heritage behind gelato, and the experts across different regions of Italy all take great pride in using the highest quality ingredients. There is a huge value placed in classic recipes and traditions methods.
…So today we’re turning all that on its head.
You didn’t click on Maverick Baking to learn about tradition. You came here because you’re a hot mess in the kitchen that just likes delicious things. WELCOME HOME, MY CHILDREN.
Today’s recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato is one that is every bit as enjoyable as rich, creamy Italian gelato. Without having to endanger one’s life with international travel in the age of Covid-19, of course. The difference is, this recipe does not require years of training, and it requires just four ingredients.
Condensed milk, Nutella, double cream, and a wee pinch of salt. That’s it.
With these four ingredients you are going to create what two friends of mine described as “crack.” Deliciously satisfying and addictive gelato with a bold chocolate hazelnut flavour from beloved Italian classic, Nutella. The cream really balances out the hyper-sweetness of this popular chocolate hazelnut spread, and the condensed milk helps offer that classic dairy-rich gelato flavour. A tiny pinch of salt and a little air folded in, and you have a dreamy dessert.
You won’t believe how good this Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato tastes for such little effort.
To make this dreamy Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato, you’ll need some mixing bowls, an electric whisk (unless you need an arm workout), and a cute ice cream container to store it in. Otherwise, nothing fancy required. No churning machines, no ice-cream makers, niente.
I really hope you’ll love this gelato as much as we have. It’s an utter delight in this sticky late-summer warmth, and so simple to make. Stay safe, and eat well!
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To make this Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato, simply follow the recipe below:
Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato
Notes
BE A MAVERICK: why not fold some chopped hazelnuts or shards of dark chocolate through the gelato for an even bolder flavour?
You may need to leave the gelato to stand for 5-10 minutes after removing from the freezer to soften slightly if frozen for longer.
Ingredients
- 200g condensed milk
- 200g Nutella (or your favourite chocolate hazelnut spread)
- 300ml double or whipping cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a regular bowl or jug, mix together the condensed milk and Nutella until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, use a whisk (electric or manual) to whip your cream until it holds soft peaks. This adds just the right amount of air to the gelato!
- Tip your Nutella mixture into the cream, along with the salt, and whisk for a further minute until you have a smooth, thick, pale brown mixture.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream tub, or your chosen container(s), and pop into the freezer for 3-4 hours or until frozen. (You may need to leave the gelato to stand for 5-10 minutes after removing from the freezer to soften slightly if frozen for longer.)
- Enjoy!
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