The BEST Nutella Brownies

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These Nutella brownies are the ultimate indulgence. They're sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with their incredibly fudgy texture and swirls of creamy Nutella. Best of all, they’re easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

You'll also love my easy chocolate brownies, triple chocolate brownies, and these easy pecan brownies.

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⭐️ Why this recipe works
🧾 Ingredients overview
👩🏻‍🍳 Here's how to make it
📖 Variations
💡 Chef's Guide: Expert Tips
🍯 Storing and reheating leftovers
❓Recipe FAQ's
The BEST Nutella Brownies

⭐️ Why this recipe works

Rich Flavour: The combination of dark chocolate and Nutella provides a deep, rich chocolate flavour that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Fudgy Texture: Using both butter and cocoa powder, along with melted chocolate, ensures these brownies are fudgy and moist.
Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses common pantry ingredients, making it easy and convenient to whip up a batch anytime.
Perfect Balance: The sweetness of the caster sugar and the slight bitterness of the cocoa powder create a perfectly balanced brownie.

🧾 Ingredients overview

Caster (granulated) Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps create a tender crumb.
Eggs: Provide structure and moisture to the brownies.
Butter: Contributes to the fudgy texture and rich flavour.
Dark Chocolate: Intensifies the chocolate flavour and adds to the moist texture.
Plain (all-purpose) Flour: Provides the necessary structure to hold the brownies together.
Cocoa Powder: Enhances the chocolate flavour and deepens the colour.
Nutella Spread: Adds a creamy, hazelnut flavour and visual appeal with its swirl.

For precise measurements and additional ingredients, refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

👩🏻‍🍳 Here's how to make it

Nutella Brownies recipe step-by-step

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 160ºC and line a 23 cm square baking pan with parchment paper.
Bowl Setup: Place the butter and dark chocolate in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the plain flour and cocoa powder. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and caster sugar until thick.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: Place the bowl with butter and chocolate over simmering water, stirring until melted and combined.

Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture, whisking by hand. Then add the flour and cocoa mixture and whisk until fully combined.

Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, dollop and swirl the Nutella on top, then bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

Add Nutella: Dollop the Nutella spread on top of the brownie mix. Use a hot knife or toothpick to swirl the spread into the brownie.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. The top should look set, but the brownies should still wobble slightly when you gently shake the pan.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

📖 Variations

Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend instead of plain flour.
Additional Mix-Ins: Add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavour.
Different Spread: Try using other spreads like biscoff or peanut butter for a different twist.

💡 Chef's Guide: Expert Tips

Drawing on a decade of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and Cordon Bleu training, I have compiled my top tips for recipe success.

Chill the Brownies: For an even fudgier texture, chill the brownies in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing. This helps to set the fats and sugars, resulting in a denser brownie.
Add Espresso Powder: A teaspoon of instant espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavour without adding a coffee taste.
Add a Pinch of Salt: A small pinch on top of the Nutella swirl before baking enhances the flavour contrast and makes the brownies even more delicious.

🍯 Storing and reheating leftovers

Fridge: Store the cooled brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freezer: For longer storage, wrap individual brownies in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: To reheat, warm the brownies in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a 150ºC oven for 5-10 minutes. *Serve warm with some vanilla ice cream.

❓Recipe FAQ's

Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

Yes, but it will result in a sweeter brownie.

How can I prevent the edges from overbaking?

Bake the brownies on the middle rack of the oven. Make sure the oven is the correct temperature, not too hot, and do not over-bake.

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