Description
This Easy Homemade Nutella recipe is a delicious, creamy chocolate hazelnut spread you can make quickly at home using simple ingredients. Roasted hazelnuts are blended with rich cocoa powder, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, and smoothed out with vegetable oil for a luscious treat perfect on toast, in desserts, or as a dip.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Roasted Hazelnuts (Ensure skins are removed for better flavor)
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Use high-quality cocoa for best results)
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Adjust sweetness to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Any neutral-flavored oil works)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-12 minutes until they turn golden brown and their natural oils are released.
- Remove Hazelnut Skins: Allow the toasted hazelnuts to cool slightly to avoid burning your hands. Then, rub them vigorously in a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins, which helps improve the spread’s flavor and texture.
- Blend Hazelnuts: Transfer the peeled hazelnuts to a food processor and blend them until they form a smooth, creamy paste, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even processing.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder to the blended hazelnuts and continue blending until the cocoa is fully incorporated, creating a rich chocolate base.
- Combine Sweetener and Oil: Pour in the honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and salt. Blend the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth, creamy, and has a spreadable consistency.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste your homemade Nutella and adjust the sweetness or saltiness if desired. Blend again briefly to evenly mix any added ingredients.
- Store the Spread: Transfer the Nutella to a clean jar and let it cool completely before sealing. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- For a smoother spread, continue blending longer but be careful not to overheat the nuts and change the flavor.
- Store homemade Nutella in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
- Allow the spread to come to room temperature before using if refrigerated, as it will firm up.
- Feel free to add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor complexity (optional).
