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Homemade Nutella Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This homemade Nutella recipe delivers a rich, creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread made from scratch using roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and a sweetener of your choice. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or enjoying by the spoonful, this recipe offers a delicious alternative to store-bought versions with the ability to customize sweetness and texture. The recipe is simple, quick, and uses a food processor or blender to achieve the perfect smoothness.

Ingredients

Nutella Ingredients

  • 2 cups hazelnuts (240g)
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup sweetener of choice (such as sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (or 2 tbsp oil, optional for creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Roast Hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to brown and become fragrant.
  2. Remove Skins: Transfer the roasted hazelnuts to a paper towel and rub them together vigorously to remove most of the skins. Some stubborn skins may remain, and that’s fine.
  3. Blend Hazelnuts into Butter: Place the skinned hazelnuts into a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend continuously until the nuts release their oils and form a smooth butter. This can take up to 20 minutes, so be patient and scrape the sides as needed.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: Once the hazelnut butter is smooth, add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Blend again for several minutes until the mixture is uniform and creamy.
  5. Add Milk or Oil (Optional): To achieve a creamier, more spreadable texture, slowly add the milk or oil while blending until you reach the desired consistency.
  6. Store and Serve: Transfer your homemade Nutella to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks. Stir before each use as some separation may occur.

Notes

  • Roasting is key to developing the nutty flavor and making skin removal easier.
  • Removing hazelnut skins is optional but improves texture and taste.
  • Sweetener choice can be adjusted to dietary preferences – sugar, honey, or maple syrup work well.
  • Milk can be dairy or plant-based; oil options include hazelnut or vegetable oil for a smoother spread.
  • Blending time varies by equipment; be patient to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge and let it come to room temperature before spreading for easier use.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/homemade-nutella-recipe/