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Mascarpone Nutella Creme

September 5, 2019 By Lee-Ann Leave a Comment

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This recipe for Mascarpone Nutella Creme ticks all three boxes in my ultimate dessert trifecta…

  • Make ahead – say no more!
  • Simple – dangerously simple.
  • And…drumroll please…calories that are totally worth it!

brown creamy mousse in a white bowl with raspberries on top

That last point is a big one for me personally. If I am going to have dessert, it had better be worth the calories! As for simple, all you need is a mixing bowl and a spoon! This Mascarpone Nutella Creme is a bit like a mousse, but it’s thicker and more decadent because there is no whipped cream – which means no mixer either. Check out my step-by-step photos to see how easy this nutella dessert is!

Ingredients for mascarpone nutella creme

  • Nutella
  • Mascarpone cheese (can substitute spreadable cream cheese – more on that later)
  • Vanilla bean paste (can substitute vanilla essence)
  • Instant coffee
  • Fresh raspberries to serve

How to make mascarpone nutella creme – step-by-step

  • Place approx 1/4 cup of mascarpone in a bowl – see Image 1.
  • Add the instant coffee to the mascarpone and mix to blend well – see Image 2.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 1.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 2.

  • Then add remaining mascarpone and mix to incorporate – see Image 3.
  • Mix in vanilla paste – see Image 4.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 3.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 4.

  • Finally, add nutella and mix well to combine – see Image 5.
  • This is your end product – see Image 6. Just spoon into serving dishes then refrigerate.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 5.
process photo showing how to make mascarpone nutella creme
Image 6.

What is mascarpone cheese?

Mascarpone is a soft, spreadable Italian cream cheese. You will find it in most good grocery stores, usually near the other fresh cheeses such as feta, fresh mozzarella, and block cream cheese.

What is a substitute for mascarpone in this recipe?

Spreadable cream cheese will work fine in this recipe, just get it out of the fridge for a while first – this will make it easier to mix in. The end texture will be very similar, and the taste will be a little more tangy than the mascarpone. Both are good!

My top tips for making mascarpone creme

  • You could make this recipe up to 2 days ahead – just spoon it into the serving dishes, cover and refrigerate until you want to use it. Then top it with the raspberries to serve.
  • If your instant coffee has large granules like mine in the photo, I like to give it a good mix to start them dissolving using a small silicone spatula to “crush” the granules.
  • Mascarpone is best left in the fridge until you need to use it – especially if the weather is a bit hot.
  • You can substitute vanilla extract for the vanilla bean paste.
  • If you can’t find mascarpone, you could substitute spreadable cream cheese (room temperature).
  • A fancy serving suggestion would be to use stemless wine glasses to serve this in. I did this for a dinner party here at home recently. I piped the creme into the glasses for a neat finish, then refrigerated as usual and added the raspberries when I served it. Super impressive!

Other nutella recipes you may enjoy

Peanut Butter Nutella Brownies – yep, all the good stuff in one brownie!

Other mascarpone recipes you may enjoy

Chocolate Cherry Ganache Parfaits – a great date night dessert.

Orange Mascarpone Dessert Sauce – a simple, easy mix dessert sauce.

Lemon & Raspberry Mascarpone Tart – a quick biscuit base with a lemony cheesecake filling.

brown creamy mousse in a white bowl with raspberries on top
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Mascarpone Nutella Creme

Mascarpone Nutella Creme - a rich, thick and decadent nutella dessert made with mascarpone cheese. One bowl, no mixer required and make ahead!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Modern Australian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 371kcal
Author Lee-Ann Grace | Chef Not Required

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Nutella choc-hazelnut spread
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • ¼ tsp instant coffee
  • ½ tsp vanilla paste

Instructions

  • Place approx 1/4 cup of the mascarpone (250g total) in a bowl, then add the instant coffee (¼ tsp) to the mascarpone and mix to blend well (see notes).
  • Then add remaining mascarpone and mix to incorporate. Mix in vanilla paste (½ tsp).
  • Finally, add nutella (1 cup) and mix well to combine.
  • Spoon into serving dishes (leave off raspberries) and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Top with fresh raspberries to serve.

Notes

You could make this recipe up to 2 days ahead - just spoon it into the serving dishes, cover and refrigerate until you want to use it. Then top it with the raspberries to serve.
A fancy serving suggestion would be to use stemless wine glasses to serve this in. I did this for a dinner party here at home recently. I piped the creme into the glasses for a neat finish, then refrigerated as usual and added the raspberries when I served it. Super impressive!
If your instant coffee has large granules like mine in the photo, I like to give it a good mix to start them dissolving using a small silicone spatula to "crush" the granules.
Mascarpone is best left in the fridge until you need to use it - especially if the weather is a bit hot.
You can substitute vanilla extract for the vanilla bean paste.
If you can't find mascarpone, you could substitute spreadable cream cheese (room temperature).
*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal
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