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Silky smooth hot fudge made with Nutella. Perfect for ice cream sundaes or just eating with a spoon.

Silky smooth Nutella Hot Fudge

Welcome to the weekend, friends! We have been relaxing this week and enjoying some ice cream sundaes topped with this fudge sauce.

This sauce is the perfect way to celebrate a few days off. This sauce only takes about 10 minutes of effort from start to finish, so you can have this awesomeness ready to pour over ice cream about as quickly as you can read through this recipe.

I know I made it, but can I just say that using Nutella in hot fudge may be the most brilliant thing my brain has ever thought of.

Nutella gives the hot fudge such a thick, smooth texture, and leaves behind a slight, beautiful hazelnut taste.

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Homemade Nutella Hot Fudge Sauce

I might have had several “test” spoonfuls while I was making and photographing this sauce, plus the portion I poured over my bowl of ice cream. It’s just that good!

Nutella Hot Fudge Ingredients

  • heavy cream
  • cocoa powder
  • corn syrup
  • kosher salt
  • butter
  • Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread
Nutella Hot Fudge over ice cream

How To Make Nutella Hot Fudge

  1. In a medium saucepan, mix together heavy cream, cocoa, corn syrup and salt over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for about 4 minutes, stirring continuously.
  2. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and Nutella until smooth. Serve warm over ice cream.
Easy Homemade Nutella Hot Fudge

Any remaining hot fudge may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use the microwave or stove-top to reheat before serving.

Try Nutella Hot Fudge over Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream or Raspberry White Chocolate Ice Cream. If you have any sauce leftover, I recommend stirring a spoonful into a White Chocolate Latte.

Nutella Hot Fudge

Avatar photoMary Younkin
Silky smooth hot fudge made with Nutella. Perfect for ice cream sundaes or just eating with a spoon.
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 (2 tablespoon) servings, about 2 cups total
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Ingredients 

  • cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • cup Nutella

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, mix together heavy cream, cocoa, corn syrup and salt over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for about 4 minutes, stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter and Nutella until smooth. Serve warm over ice cream.
  • Store in the refrigerator and warm up in the microwave or stove-top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 148 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 17 mg | Sodium: 101 mg | Potassium: 79 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 190 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 24 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

{originally published 7/5/14 – recipe notes and photos updated 9/24/21}

Easy Nutella Hot Fudge Sauce

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40 Comments

  1. April says:

    Holy heaven that looks AMAZING. I’m pinning it and can’t wait to give it a try!! It looks like it has the PERFECT consistency too! Yumm!!
    ~stopping by from Create It Thursday

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, April!

  2. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says:

    Forget spooning this over ice cream…I just want that jar and a spoon!!! Holy yum!

    1. Mallory says:

      It’s dangerous stuff, but so worth it!

  3. Mary Frances says:

    Say WHAT. Did my ice cream just scream from the freezer? I think it did – Nutella AND hot fudge in one recipe. Whoa. Just whoa. Love it Mallory!

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Mary. It’s a dangerous, delicious combination!

  4. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says:

    This sounds great!!

  5. Jeni says:

    Nothing I love more than a hot fudge sunday, and it just got better! Thanks for sharing this yummy treat!

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Jeni!

  6. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says:

    Nom. Nom. I need some of this now!
    Pinning.
    Have a marvelous day Mallory!

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Melanie.

  7. janelle says:

    this is the kind of thing dreams are made of! looks insanely delicious

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Janelle.

  8. TidyMom says:

    My family would think this is stuff dreams are made of!! thanks for the recipe

    1. Mallory says:

      I think so too!

  9. Kalliste says:

    Wow, this looks amazing! Nutella would be great in chocolate hot fudge, I want it all right now!

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Kalliste!

  10. Matt Robinson says:

    I love this and I know my boys would too. It looks amazing!

    1. Mallory says:

      Thanks, Matt!