Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade Nutella with this easy recipe. Made with simple ingredients, this chocolate hazelnut spread is perfect for spreading on toast, dipping fruit, or just enjoying by the spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Hazelnut Butter:
- 2 cups raw hazelnuts
Chocolate Mixture:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or cream (optional, for a creamier texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roast Hazelnuts: Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Rub to remove skins.
- Make Hazelnut Butter: Blend hazelnuts in a food processor until smooth butter forms.
- Add Ingredients: Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, oil, vanilla, and salt. Blend until creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Add milk or cream, if desired, to reach preferred consistency.
- Store: Transfer to a jar and store at room temperature or in the fridge.
Notes
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer flavor.
- Bring Nutella to room temperature if it thickens in the fridge.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Spread
- Method: Blending, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
