Nutella Pizza

Nutella is famous all over the world, and that’s wonderful because so many people get to enjoy it. But you have to understand something.

For Italian children, Nutella is the equivalent of peanut butter for American children, and it has always had a special place in my Nutella-loving heart.

I grew up eating pane e Nutella, which simply means bread spread with Nutella. For me, it was usually on panini al latte. It was my favourite after-school snack, and the thing is, I still love it. To me, it’s pure comfort food.

A Spoonful of Childhood

Nutella has been around for decades. The first hazelnut spread was created right after the Second World War in Alba, in Piedmont, an area famous for truffles and hazelnuts. In 1964, the Nutella we know and love was introduced.

I could eat Nutella in any shape or form, turned into ice cream or baked into a cake. But for me, the best way to enjoy it is still plain, so you can really taste why Nutella is loved by children and adults alike.

That’s why I decided to share a classic recipe. This is one of the most common desserts in a pizzeria, pizza with Nutella. I know it may sound strange, but when you really think about it, it makes perfect sense. What is pizza if not bread with toppings?

This dish is simply a pizza base topped with Nutella. I also added some whipped cream to cut through the sweetness and to make it look like mozzarella on a real pizza.

Then I scattered a few toasted hazelnuts on top for some crunch. It was delicious, and it instantly became my kids’ favourite pizza.

Key Ingredients for Nutella Pizza

Pizza Dough

A good pizza dough bakes into a crust that’s lightly golden at the edges with a soft, airy centre. Homemade pizza dough works well, but a good-quality ready-made dough is perfectly fine too. Choose one without added sugar so the sweetness stays in the topping.

Nutella

Nutella brings chocolate and roasted hazelnut flavour to the pizza. Its smooth texture and rich taste give the dessert its signature character.

Toasted Hazelnuts

Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and deepen the nutty flavour already in the spread. Whole nuts tend to have better taste than pre-chopped ones, especially when lightly toasted until fragrant.

Find the complete list with measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make Nutella Pizza

Step 1: Prepare the dough using this Homemade Pizza Dough recipe.

Step 3: Roll the dough to about 0.5 cm – ¼ inch thick, then prick the centre a few times with a fork so it stays flat while baking.

Step 4: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C – 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until the base is cooked through and lightly golden brown.

Note: Using a pizza stone helps the base cook faster and more evenly, which may slightly reduce the baking time.

Extra Help from the Kitchen

Let the Crust Cool Slightly Before Topping – Give the baked base 2-3 minutes to settle before spreading the Nutella. If it’s too hot, the spread becomes overly loose and can slide toward the edges.

Leave a Small Border – Spread the Nutella almost to the edge, but leave about 1 cm bare. This keeps the slices easier to handle and prevents the topping from spilling when cut.

Use a Warm Spoon for Smoother Spreading – Dip your spoon in hot water, dry it, then spread the Nutella. The gentle warmth helps it glide across the crust without tearing the surface.

Chop Hazelnuts Unevenly – Roughly chop some nuts and leave others slightly larger. The mix of sizes gives better texture and makes each slice more interesting.

Slice with the Right Tool – A sharp knife cuts through the topping more cleanly and keeps the whipped cream in place. You can use a pizza cutter, but press straight down instead of dragging it to avoid smearing the surface.

Variations and Twists

Fruit and Strawberry Nutella Pizza – After spreading the Nutella over the warm crust, arrange sliced strawberries and optional banana slices on top before adding the whipped cream.

Nutella S’mores Dessert Pizza – Spread Nutella over the baked base, scatter mini marshmallows on top, and return to the oven briefly until softened. Finish with whipped cream and hazelnuts for added texture.

Mixed Fruit Nutella Pizza – Top the Nutella layer with sliced kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, or banana. The mix of fruit adds colour and a fresh contrast to the chocolate.

Nutella and Coconut Pizza – Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut over the Nutella before adding whipped cream and hazelnuts. Lightly toasted coconut brings extra texture and gentle sweetness.

Nutella Pizza with Nuts and Powdered Sugar – Add chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts along with the hazelnuts, then sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the top. Finish with a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store pizza with Nutella slices in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than 2 hours before refrigerating. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3–4 days.

Freezing topped slices isn’t ideal, as the texture of the cream and crust will change, but the plain baked base can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1–2 months.

Thaw the frozen base at room temperature before adding toppings. Reheat slices in the oven at 160°C – 320°F until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, as it softens the crust too much.

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