Description
Indulgent chocolate-hazelnut panini delivers sweet Italian comfort in every crisp, warm bite. Melted chocolate and roasted hazelnuts create a luxurious sandwich experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread:
- 4 slices crusty bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or brioche)
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) chocolate-hazelnut spread (Nutella)
Filling:
- 1 banana, thinly sliced
Fresh Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Generously coat one surface of each bread slice with rich, velvety chocolate-hazelnut spread, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
- If desired, layer delicate banana slices atop the spread, creating a smooth, creamy foundation for the panini.
- Carefully unite the prepared bread slices, aligning the edges to form a cohesive sandwich.
- Lightly butter the exterior of both bread surfaces to promote golden, crisp caramelization during grilling.
- Preheat a panini press or heavy skillet to medium-high heat, creating an optimal cooking environment.
- Gently place the assembled sandwich onto the heated surface, applying gentle pressure to compress the layers and enhance flavor melding.
- Grill for approximately 3-4 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform browning and achieve a perfectly crisp, warmed texture.
- Once the exterior turns a rich, golden-brown and the interior spread becomes luxuriously melted, remove from heat.
- Allow the panini to rest for a brief moment, enabling the molten chocolate-hazelnut filling to stabilize.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately, revealing the enticing, gooey interior and inviting aroma.
Notes
- Maximize spreadability by warming chocolate-hazelnut spread slightly at room temperature for smoother application.
- Select sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent sogginess and maintain crisp panini structure.
- Consider using a non-stick grill pan or panini press for even golden-brown toasting and perfect grill marks.
- Swap bananas with fresh strawberries or drizzle honey for alternative flavor variations that complement the rich chocolate-hazelnut spread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg