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Easy Nutella Ice Cream Cups

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These Easy Nutella Ice Cream Cups are the perfect no-bake dessert for chocolate lovers. By layering creamy chocolate ice cream, rich hazelnut spread, and smooth coffee ice cream, you create a visually stunning treat with complex flavors. The contrast between the sweet Nutella and the subtle bitterness of the coffee ice cream is delightful. Served in individual ramekins, they are elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for a quick weeknight sweet. The addition of toasted hazelnuts adds a wonderful crunch that complements the soft, frozen texture. This recipe is a fantastic way to elevate store-bought ice cream into something special without any cooking required.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 258.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Easy Nutella Ice Cream Cups are the perfect no-bake dessert for chocolate lovers. By layering creamy chocolate ice cream, rich hazelnut spread, and smooth coffee ice cream, you create a visually stunning treat with complex flavors. The contrast between the sweet Nutella and the subtle bitterness of the coffee ice cream is delightful. Served in individual ramekins, they are elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for a quick weeknight sweet. The addition of toasted hazelnuts adds a wonderful crunch that complements the soft, frozen texture. This recipe is a fantastic way to elevate store-bought ice cream into something special without any cooking required.
Ingredients
  • 1 pint Chocolate ice cream, softene
Directions
  1. 1
    Soften the chocolate and coffee ice cream slightly so they are spreadable but not melted.
  2. 2
    Spoon a thin layer of softened chocolate ice cream into the bottom of eight 5-to-6-ounce ramekins.
  3. 3
    Drizzle 2 teaspoons of Nutella evenly over the chocolate ice cream layer in each ramekin.
  4. 4
    Spread a layer of softened coffee ice cream over the Nutella, filling the ramekins nearly to the top.
  5. 5
    Smooth the tops of the ice cream layers with a spatula or knife.
  6. 6
    Place the ramekins in the freezer and freeze for about 30 minutes until the coffee ice cream layer is firm.
  7. 7
    Remove four ramekins from the freezer at a time to prevent the ice cream from melting too quickly.
  8. 8
    Spread a smooth layer of Nutella over the firm coffee ice cream in each ramekin.
  9. 9
    Press one toasted, peeled hazelnut into the center of the Nutella topping in each cup.
  10. 10
    Return the ramekins to the freezer for about 15 minutes until the final topping is firm.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil to freeze for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 258.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4g23%
Saturated Fat 8.4g43%
Cholesterol 45.6mg16%
Sodium 102.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g11%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 27.6g
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: nutella, ice cream, chocolate, coffee, hazelnut, dessert, no bake, ramekin, layered, frozen, easy, sweet, indulgent, party, treat
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