Homemade Gianduja (Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Condiments, Brunch
Homemade Gianduja (Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
Description
The Homemade Gianduja recipe combines chopped dark chocolate melted gently over a double boiler with 100% pure hazelnut butter. Gradually stirring together ensures a smooth blend of chocolate and nuts. Adding icing sugar and a pinch of sea salt balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor, while a small amount of vanilla extract adds depth. The mixture should be stirred continuously to prevent seizing and maintain a creamy texture.
The final product is a chocolate spread with a rich, nutty profile and smooth consistency suitable for spreading on bread, incorporating into pastries, or using as a dessert topping. Storing it at room temperature in a clean jar preserves its texture for up to one week.
This recipe focuses on simple, high-quality ingredients blended carefully without additional additives, highlighting the pure flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts. It’s a straightforward way to create a traditional Italian chocolate-hazelnut spread at home.
Ingredients
- 50 g dark chocolate chopped
- 50 g hazelnut butter 100% pure ground hazelnuts
- 20 g icing sugar
- pinch salt sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heat-proof bowl, add in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Place the bowl over a double-boiler and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a spatula until the chocolate is melted.
- Next, add in hazelnut butter in small increments, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Add in the icing sugar, sea salt and stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Turn off the heat and add in a tiny splash of vanilla extract. Give it a stir. If it starts to seize, continue to stir over the remaining heat and it should smooth itself out.
- Transfer the chocolate hazelnut spread to a clean, sterile jar or container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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