Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Spread (Printable)

Smooth spread combining roasted hazelnuts and rich chocolate for versatile use.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, skin removed (approximately 140 g)

→ Chocolate

02 - 3.5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (approximately 100 g)

→ Dairy

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (approximately 60 g)

→ Flavorings

06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Place roasted hazelnuts into a food processor and blend for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Melt the chopped chocolate and softened butter together using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until fully smooth.
03 - Add the melted chocolate mixture, whole milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the hazelnut butter. Blend until thoroughly combined and smooth.
04 - Pour the spread into a clean jar or airtight container and allow it to cool to room temperature; it will thicken as it cools.
05 - Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal texture.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes infinitely richer and less waxy than anything you'd buy, because you control every element.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, and suddenly you feel like a chocolatier in your own kitchen.
  • It's the kind of spread that makes boring toast feel like dessert, which changes your entire breakfast mood.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the hazelnut skins—they create a bitter, grainy texture that ruins the whole creamy dream you're building.
  • The spread will thicken as it cools, so don't panic if it looks looser than you expect when it's still warm.
  • If you overheat the chocolate, it can break and become grainy; low and slow is the only way here.
03 -
  • Room temperature is essential before serving—cold spread is tight and stubborn, but five minutes on the counter transforms it into something spreadable and dreamy.
  • Invest in good quality chocolate; it's the second star of this show and makes the difference between good and unforgettable.

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