Nutella Balls Recipe : Irresistible Dessert

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Nutella Balls 

What You Need (Ingredients)

Base mixture



  • 1 cup Nutella (or any chocolate-hazelnut spread)

  • 1 ½ cups crushed biscuits or graham crackers (fine crumbs)

  • ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts (optional but recommended for texture)

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tablespoons milk only if needed (to help bind)

Coating options

Choose one or mix several:

  • Melted dark chocolate

  • Melted milk chocolate

  • Melted white chocolate

  • Crushed hazelnuts

  • Cocoa powder

  • Chocolate sprinkles

  • Toasted coconut flakes



How to Make Nutella Balls

1. Make the base mixture

  1. In a bowl, combine Nutella, powdered sugar, and vanilla.

  2. Add the crushed biscuits and chopped hazelnuts.

  3. Mix until you get a thick dough-like consistency.

  4. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time.

  5. If too sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons of biscuit crumbs.

2. Shape the balls

  • Scoop small portions and roll into smooth balls using your palms.

  • Aim for about 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls.

3. Chill the balls

  • Place on a tray lined with parchment paper.

  • Refrigerate 20–30 minutes so they firm up.

4. Coat the balls

Dip each ball into your chosen coating:

  • Chocolate coating:

    • Melt chocolate in the microwave (20-second bursts) or double boiler.

    • Dip each ball and place back on parchment to set.

  • Dry coating:

    • Roll in chopped hazelnuts, sprinkles, cocoa, or coconut.

5. Let them set

  • If chocolate-coated, chill again for 10–15 minutes until fully hardened.



Yield

  • Makes 18–24 Nutella balls, depending on size.

Time Needed

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Chilling time: 20–45 minutes

  • Total: 30–55 minutes

Tips for Best Results

  • Use fine crumbs, not large biscuit pieces.

  • Refrigerate the Nutella jar for 10 minutes if it’s too soft in warm weather.

  • Warm your hands slightly to get smooth rolling.

  • For extra rich balls, add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder into the base mixture.

  • Add 1 tablespoon instant coffee to enhance chocolate flavor.

Fun Variations

1. Ferrero-Style Nutella Balls

  • Hide a whole hazelnut in the center.

  • Coat with dark chocolate + crushed hazelnuts.

2. Nutella Coconut Truffles

  • Add ¼ cup shredded coconut to the mixture.

  • Roll in toasted coconut.

3. Peanut Butter Nutella Balls

  • Add 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter to the mixture.

  • Coat with milk chocolate.

4. Oreo Nutella Balls

  • Replace biscuits with Oreo crumbs.

  • Roll in Oreo powder or dip in white chocolate.

Storage

  • Refrigerator: 1 week in an airtight container.

  • Freezer: 2 months (thaw 10 minutes before eating).

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