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HOMEMADE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE SPREAD (NUTELLA) – LESS SWEET, RICHER FLAVOR

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HOMEMADE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE SPREAD (NUTELLA) – LESS SWEET, RICHER FLAVOR

HOMEMADE HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE SPREAD (NUTELLA) – LESS SWEET, RICHER FLAVOR

If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, making your own Nutella-style spread at home is rewarding! You control the sugar content for a less sweet, more intensely hazelnut-flavored spread—perfect for breakfast jars during upcoming vacation mornings.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min + chilling

🍽️ Yield: approx. 1 jar (about 500 g)

🥄 Ingredients

  • 300 g hazelnuts
  • 200 g dark chocolate (minimum 55% cocoa)
  • 200 ml sweet cream (liquid whipping cream)
  • 7-10 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (about 2 small pinches)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Roast hazelnuts in the oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 10 minutes, stirring 2-3 times for even roasting.
  2. Remove hazelnuts onto a clean towel and rub vigorously to remove skins.
  3. Place peeled hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until smooth, semi-liquid hazelnut butter forms that flows off a spoon.
    For detailed nut butter preparation, see related guides.
  4. Melt chocolate in a bain-marie (double boiler) until smooth.
  5. Add melted chocolate, salt, and powdered brown sugar (grind sugar in a coffee grinder first for smoothness) to the hazelnut butter and blend for about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in cream and vanilla extract, mixing for another minute.
  7. At this stage, the spread will be quite liquid, like cream. For an ultra-smooth texture, strain through a fine sieve to remove larger hazelnut pieces.
  8. Transfer the spread into clean jars and refrigerate for several hours until it firms to a spreadable consistency.

💡 Tips

  • Adjust sugar to your taste preference for a less sweet spread.
  • Roasting hazelnuts enhances their natural flavor and aroma.
  • Grinding sugar finely ensures it melts well into the spread.
  • Store homemade Nutella in the fridge and consume within 2 weeks.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Breakfast toast and pastries
  • Homemade gifts for friends and family
  • Healthy, customizable chocolate spreads

📝 Final Thoughts

Homemade hazelnut chocolate spread offers superior flavor, controlled sweetness, and fresh ingredients. It’s a delightful way to enjoy Nutella-style goodness with a personal touch.