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Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)

Learn how to make rich, creamy homemade Nutella using real hazelnuts and dark chocolate. No preservatives, easy, and better than store-bought.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Course: Breakfast, Snack, Spread

Ingredients
  

  • cups (250 g) hazelnuts
  • 130 g dark chocolate, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup (65 g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or any flavourless oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Roast the hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Roast for 10–15 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
    If your hazelnuts still have skins, rub them with a clean kitchen towel after roasting to remove most of the skins. Let them cool slightly.
  2. Blend into hazelnut butter: Place the cooled hazelnuts in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until they first become crumbly, then continue blending until a smooth, creamy hazelnut butter forms.
    Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides.
  3. Add flavourings: Add the vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and oil. Blend again until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Add melted chocolate: Pour in the melted, cooled dark chocolate. Process until the mixture becomes glossy, silky, and completely smooth.
  5. Store and enjoy: Transfer the Nutella into a clean jar. Let it cool completely, then seal and store at room temperature or in the fridge.

Notes

Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 week
  • Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks
  • If it thickens in the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using
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