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Outrageous Nutella Brownies Recipe

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4.8 from 99 reviews
  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including freezing and cooling time)
  • Yield: 16 brownies (4x4 pieces) 1x

Description

These Outrageous Nutella Brownies combine a rich, creamy Nutella slab layered within a fudgy chocolate brownie batter, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. The recipe features a decadent Nutella center frozen for easy layering, and a luscious, moist brownie baked to perfection with a gooey, fudgy texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Nutella Slab

  • 400g / 13 oz Nutella

Brownie Batter

  • 200g / 1 3/4 US sticks (14 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 200g / 1 1/4 cups / 7 oz dark chocolate melts or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (175g) brown sugar, loosely packed
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (75g) plain/all purpose flour, sifted if lumpy
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder, sifted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Nutella Slab: Grease an 8-inch (20cm) square pan with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Spread the 400g of Nutella evenly in the pan, then place it in the freezer for about 1 hour until solid.
  2. Remove Nutella Slab: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the frozen Nutella slab onto a plate and return it to the freezer as it softens quickly at room temperature.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) for standard baking or 160°C (320°F) if using a fan-forced/convection oven.
  4. Prepare Pan Again: Reline the same pan with fresh parchment paper, ensuring good overhang for later removal.
  5. Melt Butter and Chocolate: Place the butter and chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, about 1 minute total, stirring after each, until mostly melted. Stir thoroughly to fully incorporate the butter into the chocolate and allow to cool slightly.
  6. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk everything together until the mixture is uniform.
  7. Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Whisk gently to combine. It’s okay if the batter has a few small lumps.
  8. Assemble Layers: Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Carefully lift the frozen Nutella slab from the freezer and place it on top of this layer. Then pour the remaining batter over the Nutella slab, spreading gently with a spatula if needed.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out with mostly a pale brown smear from Nutella and a little darker brown smear from the fudgy brownie.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab out of the pan, then let it cool an additional 45 minutes or more before slicing into 16 equal 4×4 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep the Nutella slab frozen until assembling to prevent mixing with the batter.
  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Do not overbake; brownies should be fudgy and moist inside.
  • For easier slicing, chill brownies before cutting.
  • If using fan/convection oven, adjust temperature accordingly to avoid drying out.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Nutella brownies, fudgy brownies, chocolate dessert, easy brownie recipe, layered brownies

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