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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast and Brunch

    Nutella Pancakes with Mascarpone Cream

    Published: Feb 12, 2015 · Modified: Jan 27, 2023 by Shareba · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Grpahic of a stack of pancakes on a plate with the text "delicious Nutella Pancakes with Mascarpone Cream."

    These Nutella pancakes with mascarpone cream are a weekend brunch dream! Serve with your favourite fresh fruit and chopped nuts.

    a stack of Nutella pancakes on a plate topped with sliced bananas and crushed hazelnuts

    At my house, pancakes have always been a special breakfast reserved for weekend brunch.

    This is largely because none of us have the time (or patience) to make a cooked breakfast during the week!

    But also, weekday breakfast items are usually something healthy that can hold us up until lunchtime.

    Whereas weekend brunch, on the other hand, is for fun delicious recipes that we look forward to all week. Like this yummy Nutella pancake recipe with decadent mascarpone cream.

    an overhead shot of a plate of Nutella pancakes with sliced bananas and crushed hazelnuts

    These Nutella pancakes aren't your typical fluffy pancakes. The hazelnut spread makes the batter a bit more dense, so the texture ends up being more like a thick crepe. But oh my goodness, they're so tasty!!!

    For me, the mascarpone cream is what makes this recipe extra yummy. The cheese adds just a bit of acidity that cuts through the sweetness of the chocolate hazelnut spread.

    If you don't like the idea of the mascarpone cream, you could simply eat the Nutella pancakes with maple syrup and/or butter instead.

    I topped my pancakes with toasted hazelnuts (for crunch) and slices of ripe banana, but you can definitely make substitutions for those toppings. For example, toasted almonds and slices of strawberries would probably be a delicious alternative.

    Nutella Pancakes Ingredients

    Bowls of ingredients needed to make Nutella pancakes with mascarpone cream
    • Nutella, of course, works best in this recipe. However, you can also use Kraft's Chocolate Hazelnut spread.
    • Mascarpone cheese is not the same as cream cheese. It has a slightly sweet flavour, with less tang than cream cheese.
    • I have not tested this recipe with a substitute for mascarpone cheese, but if you can't find it you can try this mascarpone cheese substitution instead.
    • The toasted hazelnuts can be substituted for any nut, or omitted completely.
    • The bananas are also optional. Substitute your favourite fresh fruit or omit entirely.
    • I have not tested this recipe with gluten-free flour or non-dairy milk.
    a hand pouring milk from a teaspoon into a bowl with mascarpone cheese and Nutella

    Making the mascarpone cream is super simple. All you have to do is mix the cheese, hazelnut spread, and a bit of milk together until it's well incorporated.

    I usually use a hand mixer for this because it's fast. If you don't have one, you can use a whisk or a wooden spoon. Just know that the cheese will be a bit stiff at first, but the mixture should loosen up a bit as you go.

    Nutella and mascarpone cheese whipped together in a bowl with a hand mixer

    When your cream is mixed, put it in the fridge until you've cooked your pancakes and are ready to eat.

    When spread on warm pancakes, the cream melts down a bit, so there's no need to warm up the cream. Use it straight out of the fridge.

    Do not try to microwave the cream, as it will melt and ruin the texture completely.

    I usually have some of the cream leftover when I'm done with my breakfast, so I keep it in the fridge to enjoy with the remaining pancakes the next day.

    a large bowl of Nutella pancake batter with a whisk in it

    The only tip for making the pancake batter is to make sure to whisk the Nutella in thoroughly. You don't want to have any lumps of chocolate hazelnut spread.

    Use a large bowl so you have lots of room to whisk, without having to worry about batter spilling everywhere.

    Once the batter is ready, you're ready to start cooking the pancakes.

    A Nutella pancake cooking in a non-stick pan

    These pancakes cook best in a non-stick skillet on a non-stick griddle.

    The sugar in the Nutella can cause these pancakes to burn quite easily! Be careful not to have your heat too high, and keep an eye on the pancakes while they're cooking.

    When the pancake has bubbles on the surface that's how you know it's time to flip it over. The second side usually only takes about a minute more to cook.

    Both sides of the pancake should be a light golden brown colour when fully cooked.

    I like to stack my cooked pancakes on a plate while I'm making the rest of the batter. If you find your pancakes are sticking together, you can put pieces of parchment paper in between each layer.

    A stack of Nutella pancakes with mascarpone cream spread on top

    I recommend topping these pancakes at the last minute for the best flavour and texture.

    I like to take a couple of spoonfuls of the cream and spread it over the warm (not hot) pancakes, then I add my banana slices and crushed toasted almonds.

    If you're serving this to guests at brunch, I'd recommend putting the cream and crushed nuts into bowls with spoons and letting your guests build their own pancakes. That way, everyone can have as much or as little toppings as they like.

    A hand pinching nuts over a stack of pancakes with banana slices on top.

    That's everything you need to know to make this delicious Nutella pancake recipe! If you make these, I'd love to know how they turn out! Let me know in the comments below.

    Happy Cooking!

    A stack of Nutella pancakes with slices of banana on top.

    Nutella Pancakes with Mascarpone Cream

    These Nutella pancakes with mascarpone cream are a weekend brunch dream! Serve with your favourite fresh fruit and chopped nuts.
    5 from 8 votes
    Created By: Shareba
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    PREPARATION TIME 15 mins
    COOK TIME 30 mins
    TOTAL TIME 45 mins
    COURSE Breakfast
    CUISINE American
    SERVINGS 14 pancakes
    CALORIES 287

    Equipment

    • Large Bowl
    • Medium Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Large Skillet
    • Silicone Spatula

    Ingredients

    For the Mascarpone Cream:

    • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
    • ¼ cup Nutella, or Kraft chocolate hazelnut spread
    • 2 tablespoon 2% milk

    For the Crushed Hazelnuts:

    • ½ cup hazelnuts, toasted

    For the Pancakes:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 cups 2% milk
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup salted butter, melted
    • ½ cup Nutella, or other chocolate hazelnut spread

    For Serving:

    • 2 bananas, sliced into rounds

    Instructions 

    To Make the Mascarpone Cream:

    • Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl and blend with a hand mixer until everything is well combined, and the mixture forms soft peaks.
    • Set in the fridge until ready to serve.

    To Crush the Hazelnuts:

    • Add the toasted nuts to a zip-top bag, and smash (carefully!) with a rolling pin. OR add to a nut/spice grinder and blitz until you reached your desired texture.

    To Make the Pancakes:

    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
    • In another bowl, add the milk, eggs, and melted butter, and whisk until blended.
    • Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and whisk to combine.
    • Add the Nutella and whisk until well incorporated. The batter should be uniformly brown now.
    • Use a little butter or cooking spray to grease a non-stick skillet or griddle, and place over medium heat.
    • Use a ladle to pour a scoop of batter into the pan.
    • Cook until you see bubbles breaking on the surface of the pancake and the edges are firm enough to lift.
    • Use a spatula to flip the pancake over, and cook for another minute or so. The pancake should be a light golden brown colour on both sides.
    • Place the cooked pancake on a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter. If your skillet starts to look dry, you can add more butter or cooking spray as needed.

    To Serve:

    • Spread a few spoonfuls of the mascarpone cream on the pancake, then top with the sliced bananas and sprinkle with the ground toasted hazelnuts.

    Notes

    If you want to prevent the pancakes from sticking to each other as you're cooking, put a piece of parchment paper in between each pancake.
    This recipe works best with Nutella or Kraft Chocolate Hazelnut spread. 
    Serve with any fresh fruit and/or nuts that you prefer. Toasted almonds and sliced fresh strawberries would be a great alternative to the hazelnuts and bananas. 
    Always use a silicone spatula or pancake turner when cooking in a non-stick pan. Metal utensils can damage the non-stick coating. 
    How to store leftovers:
    These pancakes can stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for a few days, or in the freezer for a month. 

    Please read the blog post for detailed tips and explanations.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer: please note that the nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate, and has been calculated using a plugin.

    Have you made this recipe?Please leave a review in the comments below!

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    Comments

    1. Brenda Lacourciere

      February 18, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      For the kids ill put it on French toast, for me, Im going to try a swirl on my coffee.

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 18, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Those are both great ideas!

        Reply
    2. Nate Fuller

      February 18, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      My kids love it ke nutella and when they are eating something they like they are quiet, which would make my mornings more peaceful!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 18, 2015 at 9:36 pm

        I've noticed that too. When kids really like something, they focus on the food!

        Reply
    3. Karla Sceviour

      February 18, 2015 at 10:00 pm

      My teen son is a Nutella addict,lol..,so he would enjoy it on his toast,as he always has it!...I love eating it off a spoon! I have never tried it on waffles pr pancakes,,but bet that would be delicious!!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 18, 2015 at 10:23 pm

        I definitely recommend trying it on waffles or pancakes, it's so so good!

        Reply
    4. Belinda McNabb

      February 18, 2015 at 11:03 pm

      I usually use it on toast but I would love to try it on waffles now

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 19, 2015 at 1:32 pm

        I think you'll like it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Valerie Mallette

      February 18, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      I could use Nutella to add a little joy to my mornings by trying it in or on pancakes and waffles 🙂

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 19, 2015 at 1:28 pm

        You won't be disappointed 🙂

        Reply
    6. Rebby

      February 19, 2015 at 12:41 am

      I Looove Nutella in Crepes with strawberries!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

        I do to, especially with whipped cream on top 🙂

        Reply
    7. Josh S

      February 19, 2015 at 1:08 am

      Nutella and bananas, can't get much more joyful than that!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 19, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        I agree with you 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lori Bazan

      February 19, 2015 at 6:14 am

      5 stars
      Nutella on a toasted English muffin topped with bacon is pure bliss

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 19, 2015 at 1:25 pm

        That's an interesting combination!

        Reply
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