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Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread {Homemade Better-Than-Nutella}

5 from 2 votes
Make the popular chocolate hazelnut spread in your own kitchen with indulgent chocolate and fresh roasted hazelnuts. Beautiful packed in jars for gifts!
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings32 2 tablespoon servings (4 cups total)
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heaping hazelnuts, preferably skinned (about 10 ounces)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 pound semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped (abt 2 ½ cups chips)
  • ½ cup butter cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • jars or containers will fill 4 8-ounce jars

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Spread out nuts on a rimmed baking sheet or in an ovenproof skillet. Roast, shaking sheet once for even toasting, until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Let cool completely. (If nuts have skins, rub them in a kitchen towel to remove, see photos in post for tips.)
  • Grind hazelnuts and sugar in a food processor until a fairly smooth, buttery paste forms, about 1 minute. You can use granulated sugar, or I prefer powdered sugar for a creamier consistency.
  • Place chocolate in a medium metal or glass bowl. Set bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water; stir often until chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • Remove bowl from over saucepan; add butter and whisk until completely incorporated. Whisk in cream, then hazelnut paste.
  • Pour mixture into jars, dividing equally. Let cool (you can pop it in the fridge to speed up cooling). Mixture will thicken and become soft and peanut butter-like as it cools. Screw on lids.

Notes

  • This can be made up to 4 weeks ahead; keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature for 4 hours to soften. Can stand at room temperature up to 4 days.
  • Store finished Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 4 days for best results.
  • If you'd like to refrigerate your spread, it will be good for several weeks, although you will have to warm it briefly in the microwave in order to spread.
  • This is a gloriously decadent and impressive holiday gift.  It’s yummy on toast or with dippers like pretzels or graham crackers. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 26mg, Potassium: 139mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 207IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 1mg
Calories: 184kcal
Cost: $10
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