5 from 12 votes
Homemade Gianduja (Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
Homemade Gianduja is a smooth chocolate-hazelnut spread made by melting dark chocolate and blending it with pure hazelnut butter, powdered sugar, sea salt, and a touch of vanilla. This spread offers a rich yet balanced flavor, combining the deep cocoa notes with nutty sweetness and a hint of salt for contrast. It is stored at room temperature and can be used as a versatile topping or ingredient in various desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
69 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Condiments, Brunch
Cuisine:
Italian, American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% 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.