Easter Indulgence: Delightful Nutella Recipes for a Sweet Celebration
Easter is a time for joy, family, and of course, indulging in delicious treats. While traditional hot cross buns and chocolate eggs have their place, why not elevate your festive spread with some creative and utterly delightful recipes featuring everyone’s favourite hazelnut spread, Nutella? Forget simply slathering it on toast or raiding the jar in secret; these recipes are designed to transform Nutella into show-stopping desserts that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
This collection offers a sweet escape, perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself. From whimsical bunny-shaped delights to warm, comforting fritters, these ideas are guaranteed to bring smiles and make your Easter dessert platter the undisputed star of the holiday.
Bunny Churros with Nutella: A Playful Treat
Imagine golden, crispy churros, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and served with a warm, decadent pool of Nutella for dipping. Now, picture them in the shape of adorable bunnies! These Bunny Churros are sure to be a hit, especially with the younger crowd, though we suspect they won’t last long enough to be shared.
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Yields: 8 servings (2 churros per serve)
Ingredients:
- 55 g caster sugar
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 260 g plain (all-purpose) flour
- High smoke point oil, for deep-frying
For Serving:
- 40 g caster sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 60 g Nutella, for serving (15 g per serve)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 250ml of water, sugar, salt, and butter. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately remove it from the heat.
- Add the flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a cohesive dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a medium star tip. On small rectangles of baking paper, pipe the dough into a bunny shape. Create a circle for the head and attach two smaller ovals for the ears. Gently press the ears into the head to ensure they hold their shape during frying.
- Carefully slide the baking paper with the piped churros into hot oil. Once the dough is submerged, gently remove the baking paper, allowing the churros to fry directly in the oil.
- Fry the churros until they are a beautiful golden brown. Give the frying basket a gentle shake occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- While the churros are still warm, gently toss them in a shallow bowl filled with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with a small ramekin of warm Nutella for dipping.
Carrot Cake Fritters with Nutella: A Taste of Easter Bliss
These Carrot Cake Fritters are the ultimate Easter indulgence – a delightful combination of crispy, sweet, and utterly satisfying, all brought together with a generous dollop of Nutella. They’re like a hug in dessert form!
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Yields: 12 fritters
Ingredients:
- 250 g carrots, peeled and finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 80 g brown sugar
- 60 ml milk
- 40 g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g plain flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 60 g pecans, finely chopped
- Neutral oil, for frying
For Serving:
- Icing sugar, for dusting
- 15 g Nutella, per serve
Instructions:
- Place the grated carrots in a clean tea towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible. The carrots should feel damp, not wet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the prepared grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Heat a shallow layer of neutral oil in a heavy-based frypan over medium heat. Spoon heaped 2-tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the fritters are a deep golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as needed to ensure they colour evenly without burning.
- Drain the fritters briefly on paper towel. Lightly dust with icing sugar and serve warm with a generous spoonful of Nutella drizzled over the top.
Beyond the Bunny: More Nutella Delights to Explore
If you’re looking for even more ways to incorporate the magic of Nutella into your celebrations, this collection offers a variety of tempting options to satisfy every craving.
Nutella Crepes with Raspberries and Mascarpone Cheese: Indulge in light, delicate crêpes filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and finished with a burst of fresh raspberries. These elegant treats are almost too beautiful to eat.
Lemon Myrtle & Macadamia Buttermilk Pancakes with Nutella: Elevate your pancake game with these fluffy stacks infused with the unique zesty flavour of lemon myrtle and the rich crunch of macadamia nuts. A drizzle of Nutella takes them to the next level.
Ricotta Pancakes with Nutella: Give your favourite breakfast a gourmet makeover with these incredibly easy-to-make ricotta pancakes. They’re light, fluffy, and the perfect canvas for a generous swirl of Nutella.
Aussie Mango Pancake Skewers: For a fresh and fruity twist, these pancake skewers are a fantastic option. Cubes of fluffy pancake are threaded with fresh mango for a delightful, portable treat.
Toasted Sourdough with Strawberries, Passionfruit and Mint: Who says toast can’t be a celebration? This elevated toast features crunchy sourdough layered with Nutella, vibrant passionfruit, juicy strawberries, and a refreshing hint of mint.
Tropical Banana Pancakes with Passionfruit and Toasted Coconut: Transport yourself to breakfast paradise with these tropical-inspired pancakes. Topped with fresh banana, tangy passionfruit, and crunchy toasted coconut, they’re a taste of the tropics with a Nutella finish.
These recipes are more than just desserts; they are an invitation to create memorable moments and share delicious joy this Easter. So get your aprons on and let the sweet adventures begin!
