Save money by making your own homemade hazelnut spread! This recipe makes a generous batch, perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with fruit, or incorporating into desserts like cakes and pastries. Let’s get started!
Ingredients for Homemade Hazelnut Spread:
- 3.5 oz (approx. 3/4 cup) hazelnuts;
- 2.1 oz (approx. 1/2 cup) powdered whole milk (such as Nido);
- 3.2 oz (approx. 1/2 cup) granulated sugar;
- 1 pinch of salt;
- 2/3 cup hot milk;
- 7 oz dark chocolate (chopped);
- 3.5 oz milk chocolate (chopped).
How to Make Homemade Hazelnut Spread:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
- Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and place them into a food processor.
- Pulse until they turn into a smooth, creamy paste.
- Add the powdered milk, granulated sugar, and salt to the hazelnut paste and process again until well combined.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk.
- Whisk in the hazelnut mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a spreadable consistency.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate to the pan.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and incorporated.
- Finally, add the chopped milk chocolate and mix well until it is fully melted and smooth.
- Let it cool completely, then transfer the hazelnut spread to a glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Pro Tip:
This hazelnut spread is also a fantastic addition to ice cream sundaes or milkshakes for an extra indulgent treat.
Did You Know?
Hazelnut spread is a staple pantry item in households worldwide. The original concept was born in Italy during the 1940s, when cocoa was scarce due to World War II, leading confectioners to use hazelnuts as a clever and affordable alternative. Today, it remains one of the most beloved sweet spreads globally.
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