Nutella Ice Cream is just as easy as it is irresistible. With just four ingredients, it's rich, creamy, and ready for the freezer in minutes. You won't need an ice cream maker and adding chopped hazelnuts will make for a treat you reach for time and again.
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What makes this recipe the best is its texture and flavor. The heavy cream creates a soft, creamy base that freezes without becoming icy. The Nutella brings that rich, chocolate-hazelnut taste that’s familiar and indulgent. It’s quick to prepare, easily customizable, and always a hit at the table.
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If you're as Nutella-obsessed as I am, you’ll also love my Nutella Puff Pastries. They’re flaky, buttery, and filled with that same chocolate-hazelnut magic. You can also try my Nutella Pie, which is rich, creamy, and stunning enough to serve at any gathering.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Nutella Ice Cream Recipe:
Ingredient Notes
- Nutella - This is the star ingredient. It provides the signature hazelnut chocolate flavor. While you can purchase Nutella, I have tested and fallen in love with other brands like Milka. Any chocolate hazelnut spread will be fine in this recipe.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk - Sweetened condensed milk adds built-in sweetness, a creamy texture, and helps prevent iciness. Unlike whole milk, which contains a lot of water, condensed milk creates a rich, scoopable consistency without the need for an ice cream maker.
- Heavy Cream - Note that this is not whipping cream. When testing, I found that using whipping cream created a lighter texture and more iciness to the ice cream when frozen.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Variations:
- Nutella Swirl - Swirl in some extra Nutella before freezing.
- Chopped Hazelnuts - Swirl these into the ice cream before freezing.
- Banana - Our perfect pairing in our home. Chop the banana into small bites and swirl it into the ice cream before freezing. You can also blend the banana and add that to the chocolate base before freezing.
- Espresso - Stir in a teaspoon of espresso. It will lift the chocolate flavor of the Nutella.
- Sea Salt - Another perfect pairing. Top the ice cream with flaky sea salt before freezing.
- Chocolate Chips - Swirl these, or another chip of your choice, into the ice cream before freezing. Try a drizzle of melted chips on the top of the ice cream!
How To Make Nutella Ice Cream: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until medium peaks form.
Step 2: Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, Nutella, and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.
Step 4: Top with a few spoons of Nutella and the chopped roasted hazelnuts, if using. Freeze for a minimum of 6 hours.
Recipe Tips
- Use cold heavy cream for the best whip on the cream.
- Cover the ice cream after it has set in the freezer so it doesn't pick up unwanted odors.
Confidence Tip
Do you want those beautiful ribbons of Nutella in your ice cream? Reserve a couple of spoonfuls and swirl them in after you pour the base into the loaf pan. Swirl with a knife or spoon without mixing it much.
These Pistachio Muffins could be repurposed as an ice cream sandwich base or even crumbled over the top! I also considered making the Dark Chocolate Truffles and breaking them up to use inside the ice cream. How fun would that be?
Frequently Asked Questions
This ice cream will last up to 2 weeks in the freezer if stored covered or in an airtight container.
Yes. Look for a sweetened condensed coconut milk and a full-fat coconut cream. You can also whip a plant-based whipping cream to make this ice cream. It won't be as fluffy as dairy cream, will it will yield a creamy texture once folded in. You will also need to find a chocolate hazelnut spread that doesn't contain milk.
If the ice cream becomes too hard to scoop, allow it to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Warm the Nutella slightly before mixing. Microwave the Nutella in 15 second increments until it is smooth and spreadable.
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Gwen
Easy Nutella Ice Cream (No Churn, 4 Ingredients)
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Equipment
- 1 Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Nutella
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup hazelnuts roasted and chopped, optional
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until medium peaks form.2 cups heavy cream
- Incorporate the sweetened condensed milk, Nutella, and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Be careful not to overmix.1 can sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup Nutella, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.
- Top with a few spoons of Nutella and the chopped roasted hazelnuts if using (See Note)¼ cup hazelnuts
- Freeze for 6 hours or more or until firm.
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