Raspberry and Nutella Stuffed Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 thick slicesartisan bread
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon)butter, at room temperature
• 43 g (1.5 oz, or as many slices as you like)Castello Aged Havarti cheese
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons)Nutella
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon)raspberry jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the pan

   Warm a griddle or large frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Turn the heat down to just above simmering and leave the pan for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Prepare the bread

   Spread butter evenly over the outside of each slice, right to the edges. Set them butter-side down and put Havarti on one slice and Nutella on the other.

3. 3

   Grill the slices

   Put both slices in the pan, butter-side down, and cover with a lid to help the cheese melt before the bread burns. Watch the browning and melting; grilling should take 3–5 minutes, depending on the heat.

4. 4

   Add jam and serve

   Just before taking the slices off the heat, spread the raspberry jam over the Nutella. Remove both slices, sandwich them together, cut and serve straight away.

What is raspberry and Nutella grilled cheese?

Grilled cheese is a toasted sandwich built around bread, butter and melted cheese. This version pairs savoury, creamy Havarti with Nutella and raspberry jam for a sweet-and-salty filling.

Though the recipe is labelled French cuisine, it is best understood as a playful variation on the grilled cheese sandwich rather than a traditional French preparation. The combination works because the mild cheese softens the rich chocolate-hazelnut spread, while raspberry brings a sharp, fruity contrast.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 650 calories, 20g protein, 78g carbs, 32g fat.

Most of the carbohydrates come from the bread and the Nutella and jam, while butter and the spreads contribute much of the fat. Havarti provides most of the protein, with a smaller amount from the bread and Nutella. Pair the sandwich with fresh fruit or a green salad for a simple, fresh side.

Choosing the ingredients

Bread: Thick slices of artisan bread give the sandwich enough structure for the generous filling. A farmhouse white loaf is one suitable choice.

Havarti: Aged Havarti brings a creamy, savoury note and melts beneath the lid. Keep the cheese on one slice so it can melt directly against the pan's gentle heat.

Sweet spreads: Nutella goes on the second slice, with raspberry jam added at the end. That order keeps the jam from heating for the whole cooking time.

Getting the heat right

Pan temperature: The method starts with a hot pan, then lowers the heat and lets it settle for 3 minutes. This gentler stage gives the cheese time to melt while the bread toasts.

Lid: Covering the pan holds in heat and helps warm the cheese through. Keep an eye on the bread as it cooks, since the exact grilling time depends on your hob.

Look for these cues

Bread: Aim for a well-toasted surface that is golden and crisp, not dark or scorched. Check the underside while the sandwich is still open.

Cheese: The Havarti should be soft and melted before you take the slices off the heat. If the bread is browning faster than the cheese melts, reduce the heat.

Timing and assembly

Cooking: The slices take about 3–5 minutes to grill after the pan has been heated and settled. Stay nearby because the change from golden to over-toasted can happen quickly.

Assembly: Spread the jam on the Nutella side just before removing the bread from the heat, then sandwich the slices together. Serve immediately for the best contrast between crisp bread and warm filling.

What to serve with it

Fresh fruit: Berries or sliced apple add freshness alongside the rich sandwich without needing extra cooking.

Something savoury: A simple green salad can make this a more rounded lunch. Keep the dressing light so it does not compete with the sweet filling.

Recipe notes & tips

• Spread the butter right to the edges so the bread browns evenly.
• Let the pan settle for the full 3 minutes after reducing the heat.
• Use a lid to help the Havarti melt while the bread toasts.
• Check the underside of the bread during cooking rather than relying only on the timer.
• Add the raspberry jam just before taking the slices off the heat.
• Cut and serve the sandwich as soon as it is assembled.

Variations

• Use another melting cheese: Choose a mild cheese that softens well in the pan.
• Try another jam: Swap raspberry for strawberry or cherry jam for a different fruit note.
• Add fresh raspberries: Tuck a few into the sandwich after cooking for a brighter fruit flavour.
• Choose seeded bread: Use thick slices of seeded artisan bread for a toastier, more textured sandwich.
• Make it less sweet: Use a thinner layer of Nutella and keep the raspberry jam amount the same.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Pan too hot: The bread can burn before the cheese melts; lower the heat and cover the pan.
• Uneven buttering: Bare patches toast inconsistently; spread the butter to every edge.
• Skipping the lid: The Havarti may take longer to melt; cover the pan while grilling.
• Cooking unattended: The bread can over-brown quickly; check it during the 3–5 minute grilling time.
• Adding jam too early: It heats throughout cooking; spread it on just before taking the bread off the heat.

How to store

This sandwich is best eaten straight away, while the bread is crisp and the filling warm. If needed, refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 1 day and reheat in a frying pan over low heat until warmed through; the bread may be less crisp.

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