Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe
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Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe
Description
Homemade Ferrero Rocher starts by blending creamy avocado with powdered sweetener and salt, forming a silky chocolate base when combined with melted dark chocolate. The mixture is portioned by teaspoon and shaped into truffles, each enclosing a single blanched hazelnut in the center. Rolling the truffles in chopped hazelnuts adds textural contrast, followed by a dip in melted dark chocolate for a glossy outer shell.
Freezing the truffles solidifies the coating and firms up the interior, creating bite-sized chocolates reminiscent of the original confection. The use of avocado substitutes traditional dairy, offering a moist, smooth consistency with fewer carbs. The truffles weigh around 20 grams each, making portion control straightforward.
Storage recommendations include keeping the chocolates in a closed container at room temperature up to three days or refrigerated for one week. Freezing extends shelf life. Proper melting techniques via microwave or double boiler prevent chocolate from seizing, ensuring smooth dipping. These treats offer a homemade take on a popular candy with controlled ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 oz avocado 170g, 1 large/ 2 small avos, ¾ cup mashed, flesh
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate 100g, 90% cocoa solids or sugar free
- 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener or honey
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 16 hazelnut 10g, blanched
For the Coating
- ⅓ cup hazelnuts 40g, chopped
- 1.25 oz dark chocolate 50g you won't use all of it
Instructions
- Blend the avocado flesh with the powdered sweetener and salt.
- Melt the chocolate - up to 90 seconds in the microwave, then stir until fully melted. Alternatively, melt in a bain-marie/double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the avocado mix and blend.
- Scoop out with a teaspoon and roll into truffles.
- Press a hazelnut into the centre and roll in chopped hazelnuts.
- Melt the coating chocolate (up to 60 seconds in the microwave, then stir) and roll the truffles in it.
- Freeze until set.
Notes
- Makes about 16 truffles, each about 20 grams with 1.5g net carbs and 83 calories.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week; can be frozen for longer storage.
- To melt chocolate without curdling, use a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring between heats until smooth.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 20g | |
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3% |
| Fat | 8.1g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 0.7g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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