Description
A rich, silky homemade chocolate spread made with toasted hazelnuts, cocoa, and dark chocolate. Smooth, glossy, and perfect for toast, fruit, or desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and skins mostly removed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Roast the hazelnuts for 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Transfer the hazelnuts to a kitchen towel and rub off most of the skins.
- Add the hazelnuts to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted dark chocolate, neutral oil, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend again, scraping down the sides as needed, until the mixture becomes silky and fully combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
- Transfer to a clean jar and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use warm hazelnuts for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in a sealed jar.
- Let sit at room temperature before serving for easier spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade chocolate spread, hazelnut chocolate spread, easy chocolate spread, homemade nut spread, chocolate hazelnut recipe