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An easy recipe for Homemade Nutella! You can whip this addictive chocolate hazelnut spread up in just a few minutes. The tiny bits of ground hazelnuts leave you with a rustic feel and it’s delicious on fruit or in any baked good!

A jar of homemade nutella with a spoon getting some out.

Nutella! It’s only the best thing ever! I can go through a container of the store-bought stuff, it’s so good. I use it all the time in Nutella cheesecake, chocolate Nutella cookie bars, and Nutella brownies. The list of Nutella-filled baked goods is getting quite long.

If you’ve never had it before,… What are you doing with your life?! It’s perfect for filling crescent rolls, mixing them into cookies, or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon or finger, whatever floats your boat.

The best thing about this recipe is how simple it is. I had no idea making Nutella at home could be so easy. All you need are four ingredients – hazelnuts, cocoa powder, hazelnut oil, and confectioner’s sugar.

It’s so rich and creamy, with tiny bits of ground hazelnuts throughout. The intense chocolate flavor stays on the tongue, with subtle hints of hazelnut. I am now hooked on the homemade version.

Ingredients

For the ingredient measurements and the entire recipe, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post where the recipe card is located.

Hazelnuts: You need raw shelled hazelnuts that have been blanched. And make sure they are unsalted.
Hazelnut oil: I had to order this on Amazon. You can use a flavorless oil in its place if you don’t want to purchase it.
Cocoa Powder: Regular unsweetened cocoa powder will do the trick.
Confectioners’ sugar: This provides a little sweetness.

A jar of cocoa powder with a spoon getting some out.

Step by Step Directions

For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.

Roast raw hazelnuts for about 10 minutes in the oven to enhance the flavor then process them in a food processor.
You don’t need to wait for them to cool, just dump the hazelnuts straight from the pan into the food processor and grind them up until a loose paste forms.
Then, add sugar, cocoa powder, and hazelnut oil. Process again until the mixture begins to loosen and turn glossy.
You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure all those bits of hazelnuts are breaking down.
The Nutella will seem loose and soupy but once you transfer it to a jar and let it cool, it will thicken up.

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Ground hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor.

Why I Love Making Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

You know exactly what ingredients are in it.
It goes well with pretty much anything! Fruit, bread, desserts, you name it.
The coarse texture creates a deep rustic feel.
It takes less than 10 minutes to make and can be kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
You will absolutely love knowing how to make your own Nutella. You can whip up a batch anytime the urge strikes. It’s also a great treat to give away as a gift!