5 from 33 votes
Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
This Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread blends roasted hazelnuts with brown sugar, olive oil, warmed milk, and melted dark chocolate to create a rich, creamy spread. Roasting the hazelnuts intensifies their flavor, and processing them with sugar and oils produces a smooth paste. The warm liquid and chocolate combine to achieve a well-incorporated, luscious texture perfect for spreading or dipping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 120 g hazelnut raw, unpeeled
- 120 g brown sugar
- 80 ml olive oil or hazelnut oil, light
- 150 g dark chocolate chopped, organic
- 200 ml whole milk warmed, fresh
Instructions
- Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast them in a preheated oven to 350ºF (180ºC), stirring them halfway through cooking time, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the hazelnuts are golden brown.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds, then stir with a spoon until the chocolate is fully melted and keep the chocolate warm.
- Once the hazelnuts are roasted, place them in a clean tea towel and rub them to loosen the skins. Remove as much of the skins as possible then transfer the warm hazelnuts into a food processor or powerful blender.
- Add the sugar into the food processor and blend the ingredients until smooth, depending on your food processor it may take 2 to 5 minutes. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
- With the motor still running, pour the oil into the food processor, followed by the warm milk and warm chocolate and blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the chocolate hazelnut spread in a large sterilized airtight jar and store in the fridge up to one week.
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Notes
- Ensure both the milk and melted chocolate are warm before blending to help the spread come together smoothly.
- When using a Thermomix, the chocolate hazelnut spread can be made without warming milk and chocolate and yields a smoother result.
- Store the spread in sterilized airtight jars and keep refrigerated; it remains fresh for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
295mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.