Let’s assemble these gorgeous and delicious Nutella-Stuffed Strawberries! It’s mostly careful assembly work. First, prepare your strawberries.

Wash the 12 large strawberries gently and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Using a paring knife, remove the green stem and leaves from each berry (hull them). Then, carefully use the tip of the paring knife or a small melon baller to cut and scoop out a cone-shaped cavity in the center of the stem end of each strawberry. Go about 1-inch deep, creating a space for the filling without piercing the bottom or sides.

Next, fill the strawberries. Using a small spoon or a piping bag (or zip-top bag with the corner snipped), carefully fill the cavity in each strawberry with Nutella. Fill them generously but neatly.

Insert a toothpick firmly into the side of each filled strawberry, near the top but not directly into the filling. This will be your handle for dipping.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper. Have your 1/4 cup of chopped hazelnuts ready in a small shallow dish.

Now, melt the chocolate. Place the 1 cup of milk chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power (or 50%) in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Be very careful not to overheat or get any water in it. Alternatively, melt in a double boiler.

Holding a filled strawberry by its toothpick handle, quickly dip the top portion (the stem end with the filling) into the melted milk chocolate. Dip it deep enough to cover the Nutella opening and some of the strawberry surface.

Allow any excess chocolate to drip off back into the bowl for a moment. Immediately sprinkle the wet chocolate generously with the chopped hazelnuts, or gently roll the chocolate-dipped portion in the hazelnuts to coat.

Carefully place the dipped and nut-coated strawberry onto the prepared waxed paper-lined baking sheet, standing it point-side up. Gently remove the toothpick by twisting and pulling it out. Repeat the dipping and coating process for all the strawberries.

Place the baking sheet with the finished strawberries into the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely firm and set.

Just before serving, lightly dust the Nutella-Stuffed Strawberries with confectioners’ sugar for a final touch of elegance. Serve chilled and enjoy!