Kiss your New Years’ resolution goodbye. These outrageous Nutella Brownies live up to their name!
Aren’t you just dying to know how I got that thick layer of Nutella sandwiched in the middle of a fudge-y brownie? This might be the ultimate Nutella recipe of all time!
These Nutella Brownies are OUTRAGEOUS!
I could start out with a story of why these are so good, and why you’ll love them so much and why you’ll get a serious Nutella hit with these.
But let’s be honest. You just want to know how I got that neat(ish), thick layer of Nutella sandwiched in the middle of a decadent brownie, right?
So let’s cut the chase. This is how I make these Outrageous Nutella Brownies.
A big, fat layer of frozen Nutella slab
That’s right. A frozen slab of Nutella, sandwiched in the middle of brownie batter. A whole jar of it. This is the same concept behind my Nutella Pancakes. Anyone for fluffy pancakes stuffed with a perfect layer of Nutella inside? 🙋🏻♀️
Ridiculously Decadent Nutella Recipe
You’d think I’d cut back on the chocolate in the brownie batter because we’re using a whole jar of Nutella, and the sensible side of me really wanted to. But I tried and I wasn’t happy with the outcome. Molten Nutella layer aside, I still wanted the brownie to taste good.
So basically, this recipe is my classic Brownie recipe PLUS a whole jar of Nutella. (OK … So I have a few recipes that use a whole jar, like this triple Nutella whammy Nutella Cheesecake! 😂)
Personal trainers everywhere are rubbing their hands with glee at all these prospective new clients….
Other methods I tried – and discarded
Some – and LOADS – of Nutella in the brownie batter. Only so much you can add without compromising the brownie texture, so it lacked real Nutella flavour;
Swirling Nutella in – it worked fine, but again, just not a serious Nutella hit. In a blind taste, I bet you wouldn’t even know Nutella was in there;
Nutella chips – dolloping bits of Nutella on a tray, freezing them then stirring in. I tried small and large. While it worked fine, it just didn’t have the same effect of a serious Nutella hit like sandwiching the brownie with a layer of Nutella; and
Combination of the above – the least effective.
Turned out, the easiest but craziest sounding method of making a giant frozen Nutella slab that I use in my Nutella Pancakes yielded the best result.
Homemade Nutella or other Hazelnut Spreads
For pure convenience, I use a jar of Nutella in this recipe. I haven’t tried it with Homemade Nutella or other hazelnut spreads.
But given the way in which this is made, I see no reason why this wouldn’t work, as long as the spread freezes into a solid slab.
If not, scrape it back into the jar, have a cry, then eat it all with a spoon. – Nagi x
PS Small-ish pieces are the go here. This is rich. In case you didn’t gather that from the description. If not, one look at the outrageous amount of chocolate and Nutella in the recipe should do the trick.
PPS Name sake from Ina Garten’s Outrageous Chocolate Brownies. I think these Nutella Brownies are a worthy opponent.
More Nutella Recipes for Nutella Freaks
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Outrageous Nutella Brownies
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Outrageous Nutella Brownies
Ingredients
Nutella Slab:
- 400g / 13 oz Nutella (Note 1)
Wet:
- 200 g / 1 3/4 US sticks (14 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 200 g / 1 1/4 cups / 7 oz dark chocolate melts / semi sweet chocolate chips (Note 2)
- 1 cup (175g) brown sugar , loosely packed
- 3 eggs , room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry:
- 1/2 cup (75g) flour , plain/all purpose, sifted if lump
- 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder , sifted
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Nutella Slab:
- Grease a 20cm/8″ square pan with butter then line with parchment/baking paper with overhang.
- Scrape Nutella into pan, spread. Freeze 1 hour or until solid.
- Using paper overhang, remove onto a plate and return to freezer (softens pretty quickly)
Batter:
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F (standard) or 160C/320F (fan forced / convection).
- Reline the same pan with parchment/baking paper with overhang.
- Place butter and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, microwave in 30 second bursts (takes me 1 min) until almost melted. Stir to finish melting and incorporate butter into chocolate.
- Cool for a few minutes. Add eggs, sugar and vanilla, whisk to combine.
- Add Dry ingredients, whisk to combine (few lumps ok).
Assemble & Bake:
- Pour half batter into pan. Use spatula/egg flip to lift frozen Nutella slab and place on top. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake 35 minutes. Insert skewer in middle to check if cooked – should come out with mostly pale brown smear (Nutella) and a bit of dark brown smear (brownie, fudgy).
- Cool in pan 30 minutes, then use paper overhang to lift out. Cool for at least another 45 minutes then slice into 16 pieces (4 x 4) and serve!
Recipe Notes:
* Baking time – longer than usual brownies because the frozen Nutella brings down the temp of the batter.
* Gluten free – I see no reason why this wouldn’t work with Gluten Free Brownies!
* Measures – Cups, tbsp and tsp measures differ slightly in size between countries. For most recipes, the difference is not enough to make a difference, or the difference is relative and consistent across all ingredients in a recipe. Where the difference DOES matter, I specify the measurements for different countries, like I do for my Chewy Oatmeal Raisin cookies. For this recipe, it DOES NOT matter so you can use cups or weights per the recipe, no matter which country you are in. The only exception is Japan, please use the weight measures, not cups.
Nutrition Information:
Life of Dozer
I was wondering why he was being so affectionate and trying to lick my face. He NEVER does that.
Then I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. And everything made sense.
My daughter made this for our Christmas Day dessert along with your tiramisu, both were amazing! Love all your recipes. Can I freeze these brownies?
Another absolute cracker Nagi!
Thanks so much Julia ❤️
what if I wanted to make this for a larger crowd like in a 13×9 pan would you suggest to double the recipe? how long should it be baked if doubling?
Hi Dana, I’d cook in separate pans as it won’t cook evenly by doubling the recipe – N x
Great recipe, everyone devoured it in a day.
Wahoo!!
AH-MAZING brownies! Thanks for another great recipe Nagi!!
Wahoo! I’m so glad you loved them Lisa!
fantastico! desde Madrid. Spain
Thanks Patricia!
Tried this and turned out great Thanks Nagi.
I’m so glad you loved it Susan!
Wait, I remember now, you are the one that got me eating nutella straight from the jar! The nutella rarely makes it into a recipe anymore. But I love your nutella pancakes! In fact I love most of your recipes. Thank you!
😂 I take no responsibility here!!!
I went shopping the other day and grabbed a family size bag of M&M’s and was surprised to later discover that they weren’t regular M&M’s but were hazelnut spread (Nutella) filled instead. I immediately thought of you!
I just want to say your recipes are simply THE BEST!!! I was raised in an Amish home ( no longer). No comparison to other recipes….Love!
Thanks so much Carolyn!
I would give it 10 stars. I made this to take to our games night for dessert. It was the star of the night. My friend who is very critical and fussy asked me for the recipe so I gave her your website to look it up.
That’s great Linda! ❤️
I have made this brownie a million times (not really sorry the mexican in me is dramatic) I love love love them my coworkers say these are the best brownies they’ve very ever tasted.
My children and I loved this recipe and it was easy to make
Wahoo!! I’m so glad you loved it!
I know I’m late commenting on this but OMG!!!!!! These look amazing. I must confess to scrolling down to see the Dozer photo first with each of your posts but this one I had to read it/drool over the article first!!!
😂 Who can resist Nutella, right?!
once cooked, can I store these brownies in a tub at room temperature or does it need to be stored in the fridge?
thanks you 🙂
Do you store it in the fridge after its cooled? Thanks
I’ve always store them at room temp – but you could also store in the fridge. P.S. you can heat them up in the microwave and serve with ice-cream – FABULOUS!!!
Just made these, OMG it shouldn’t be allowed, taking them to work, going to be a lot of happy colleagues
You have some very lucky colleagues!!! I hope they are a hit!!
Hey Nagi,
Could i make these with almond flour?
I haven’t tried but I’ve heard it works fine ☺️
This worked perfectly and I am making more for a friend’s birthday today!
Woot! You have one lucky friend Melanie!
Another success from you! These brownies were so easy to make that I doubted they would come out right, but, wow. That frozen Nutella center stayed deliciously gooey and the brownies almost tasted like a flourless chocolate cake. My chocoholic friend ate their piece but actually waved me off when I offered a second because these brownies really are incredibly rich. (However, my friend HAPPILY took home a second brownie for later!)
I know Mimi, so easy it’s questionable how something to easy can be SOOOO delicious!!
Hi Nagi – made these brownies for my two teenaged granddaughters today as they love Nutella. I had to do the “taste test” before delivery – out of this world the best! Response from the girls – soooo good Nana! This is now my “go to” brownie recipe. Thank you once again!
That’s awesome Judi – you’re definitely the best Nana around!! ❤️
OMG N! Were u stressed out? That’s when I eat alot of chocolate like this yummyness!😂
I can’t wait to try it with cookie butter and chunky pb also!
No wonder Dozer wanted to lick your face! I don’t let my dog lick my face coz 9 times out of 10, he just finished licking his privates! Yuck!😝😂
I usually don’t use an excuse to eat loads of chocolate (but any will do!). Cookie batter and PB or a combination of both… Now you have got me thinking!!! 🤔