This homemade hazelnut spread hits all the right notes with just five wholesome ingredients. Roasted hazelnuts blend into a nutty paste before being kissed with dark chocolate and a touch of cocoa for that classic flavour you’ll happily spread on thick onto your morning pancakes or tea-time toasts (or snack on straight from the jar). It’s easy to make and is infinitely more satisfying than store-bought versions.
DIY Hazelnut Spread
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 150 dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
Place hazelnuts on a baking tray, roast at 180°C for 10 min until fragrant and lightly toasted.
Enclose cooled roasted hazelnuts in a cloth and shake well to remove as much of the skins as possible.
Transfer hazelnuts to a blender and blend for about 10 minutes until a thick paste forms. Scrape down the inside of the blender often to help the process.
Add vanilla, salt, melted chocolate and cocoa powder, blend for another minute until smooth and combined.
Enjoy on some fresh toasted bread.
Notes
To DIY this Hazelnut spread even more, add more melted chocolate for a more intense chocolate flavour, or roast the hazelnuts for longer to get a toastier flavour. Whether you serve it on some bread or by the spoonful, we just hope you like it!
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