Nutella Italian Rice Pudding

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Nutella Italian Rice Pudding - A Decadent and Creamy Dessert Packed with Hazelnuts

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

530

Sugar

54g

Fat

26g

Nutella Italian Rice Pudding is an Italian-inspired dessert that is flavorful and creamy with added crunch from hazelnuts. This dessert shares many similarities with traditional rice pudding, however, the use of Nutella adds a twist on this classic recipe. Nutella Italian Rice Pudding is an excellent dessert option to serve to guests who have a sweet tooth, and it can also be a fun dish to make with children. If you're a fan of Nutella, this dessert is sure to satisfy.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, Nutella, and cinnamon to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2.	Add the rice and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and the mixture has thickened.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Gradually pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the pudding mixture, stirring constantly.
4.	Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the mixture has thickened even more and is creamy. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Nutella Italian Rice Pudding is a deliciously indulgent dessert that can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.

The mixture of rich and creamy Nutella with crunchy hazelnuts makes for a satisfying dessert that is hard to resist.

CONS

Unfortunately, this recipe is high in calories and sugar.

Though it is a great dessert for special occasions, it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sweet treat isn’t necessarily healthy, it contains protein and calcium that are beneficial to our bones and muscles.
The addition of cinnamon and hazelnuts can also contribute to lowering our cholesterol and reducing inflammation in our bodies.

	6 cups whole milk
	1 cup nutella
	2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
	1 cup arborio rice
	2 eggs
	2 egg yolks
	1/2 cup granulated sugar
	1 cup chopped hazelnuts