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Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe
5 from 60 votes

Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe

This Homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe recreates the classic chocolate-hazelnut treat by blending ripe avocado with dark chocolate and sweetener to form a creamy base. Each truffle envelops a whole blanched hazelnut, is coated in chopped hazelnuts, then dipped in additional melted dark chocolate before setting. The frozen truffles have a rich, smooth texture with nutty crunch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Freeze
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian, British

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

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  1. Blend the avocado flesh with the powdered sweetener and salt.
  2. Melt the chocolate - up to 90 seconds in the microwave, then stir until fully melted. Alternatively, melt in a bain-marie/double boiler.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate into the avocado mix and blend.
  4. Scoop out with a teaspoon and roll into truffles.
  5. Press a hazelnut into the centre and roll in chopped hazelnuts.
  6. Melt the coating chocolate (up to 60 seconds in the microwave, then stir) and roll the truffles in it.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% 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.