That sounds absolutely decadent! Nutella Nut Clusters are incredibly quick to make and require minimal ingredients, making them the perfect snack or last-minute holiday treat.
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Nut Clusters with Nutella using the melting method:
🍫 Nutella Nut Clusters (Quick & Easy)
This recipe is very versatile; feel free to swap out the nuts based on your preference!
Ingredients
| Component | Quantity | Notes |
| Nutella | $1 \text{ cup (280 g)}$ | Room temperature is best for melting. |
| Chocolate Chips | $1 \text{ cup (170 g)}$ | Semi-sweet or milk chocolate (use good quality for better melting). |
| Mixed Nuts | $2 \text{ cups (approx. 250 g)}$ | Recommended: Roasted & unsalted pecans, walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts (hazelnuts complement Nutella perfectly!). |
| Flaky Sea Salt | Pinch | Optional, for topping (enhances the chocolate flavour). |
Instructions
1. Prepare the Nuts
- Toast (Optional but Recommended): For maximum flavour, lightly toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for $5-7 \text{ minutes}$, or until fragrant. Let them cool slightly.
- Chop: If your nuts are very large, give them a quick, coarse chop.
2. Melt the Chocolate & Nutella
- Combine: Place the chocolate chips and Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method).
- Melt:
- Microwave: Heat in $30 \text{-second}$ intervals, stirring well between each, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Double Boiler: Stir constantly until smooth and glossy.
- Mix: Once smooth, remove the bowl from the heat.
3. Form the Clusters
- Fold in Nuts: Add the $2 \text{ cups}$ of mixed nuts into the melted chocolate/Nutella mixture. Use a spatula to gently fold the nuts into the chocolate until they are fully coated.
- Scoop: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Drop: Use a small cookie scoop or two spoons to drop rounded clusters onto the prepared baking sheet. Clusters should be roughly $1 \text{ to } 1.5 \text{ inches}$ wide.
4. Chill and Finish
- Salt (Optional): Immediately after scooping, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each cluster.
- Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least $1 \text{ hour}$ (or until the chocolate is completely set).
- Serve: Once firm, store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature (or in the fridge if your kitchen is warm).
These are perfect to make ahead and gift! Enjoy!
Would you like another easy, no-bake recipe, perhaps for Peanut Butter Clusters?