Name: Homemade Nutella Gelato Recipe (Easy)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; ¾ cup heavy cream; ½ cup white sugar; 1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®), divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Italian

Nutella Gelato

Aug 1, 2025
by Abigale Robel
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
1 Likes

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

5 mins
TOTAL TIME

7 hrs 15 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

3

Indulge in the creamy decadence of homemade Nutella Gelato. This recipe captures the beloved flavor of chocolate-hazelnut spread in a frozen dessert that's surprisingly easy to make at home. A taste of Italy, crafted in your own kitchen!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 cups whole milk

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup white sugar

1 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®), divided

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

35 g
Cholesterol

37 mg
Protein

4 g
Saturated Fat

7 g
Sodium

63 mg
Sugar

32 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine milk, cream, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to scorch the milk.

02

Step

Whisk in ½ cup of the chocolate-hazelnut spread and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring no chocolate specks remain. Avoid boiling the mixture.

03

Step

Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. This should take about 30-45 minutes.

04

Step

Cover the cooled mixture and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, approximately 3 hours.

05

Step

Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. This usually takes around 20-30 minutes.

06

Step

While the gelato is churning, place the remaining ½ cup of chocolate-hazelnut spread in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until slightly melted, about 30 seconds total. Be careful not to overheat it!

07

Step

Transfer the gelato to an airtight, freezer-safe container. Drizzle the melted chocolate-hazelnut spread over the top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the melted spread throughout the gelato.

08

Step

Freeze until firm, at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld and the gelato to set properly.

For an even smoother gelato, consider using an immersion blender to blend the base after cooling and before chilling.
The quality of your chocolate-hazelnut spread will significantly impact the final flavor, so choose a brand you enjoy.
If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make a version of this gelato using the 'no-churn' method. Simply whisk the chilled mixture every 30 minutes during the first 2-3 hours of freezing to break up ice crystals.

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