Nutella and Italians

You are not a real Italian if you do not LOVE nutella.

They have it EVERYWHERE! Even in small jam like containers for your morning breakfast(to spread on bread).

In its home country of Italy, Nutella has become a cultural and social phenomenon.

What can you do with Nutella?

Spread: Nutella is a sweet spread which lends itself to multiple uses. The traditional Italian way to eat it is spread on a slice of crusted bread ("pane e Nutella"), but it may be spread upon a variety of supports, including sandwiches, biscuits and pretzels.

Baking ingredient: It is also frequently used as a flavouring ingredient in baked sweets.

Pastry filling: In many French cities, Nutella-filled crêpes are available, often accompanied by sliced fruit such as bananas or strawberries. This practice has also spread to Quebec, and is very popular amongst French Canadians. These are also available in Italy (minus the fruit), where however Nutella-filled croissants are more popular.
Frosting: Nutella frosting is concocted by mixing in a small amount of thinning agent (commonly Amaretto or some other complementary flavoring). The topping can then be applied as any other frosting.

Chocolate Alternative: In the USA, it is used as an alternative to chocolate when making dipped strawberries, since heating and cooling nutella causes it to melt and re-harden, much like chocolate.