Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
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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!
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
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- 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.
Step by Step Directions
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- 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.
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!
Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) blanched hazelnuts
- 1 ½ tablespoons hazelnut oil
- ⅓ cup (28 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread hazelnuts in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
- Carefully transfer hazelnuts to a food processor and process until the oils are released and a smooth, loose paste forms, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl often.
- Add the oil, cocoa powder, and sugar. Process until fully incorporated and mixture begins to loosen and turn glossy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
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How easy! Love the idea of making nutella at home 🙂
Jen this looks super gorgeous & loving your photography lately 🙂 I can do nutella anytime & what better than homemade nutella!!
Oh wow- I’m definitely addicted to nutella, but have never thought to make it myself! This looks just great! 🙂
It’s so easy, Sarah! You should totally try it!!
Homemade nutella is the best! Can’t wait to try your variation!
Oh yes, we are big Nutella lovers here! I will definitely have to try the homemade version!
You will be hooked! It’s the best!
Jen, I absolutely LOVE that you made homemade chocolate hazelnut spread!!! I think homemade anything is so much better!!
Homemade is certainly better with everything. You have piece of mind about what you are eating because you know there are no funky ingredients hidden inside.
Oh, I need to try this!!! My kids love Nutella, but I don’t love the ingredients in it. This is simple, easy, and has a short ingredient list. PS — your photos turned out really well, which I know can be hard with a brown gooey subject matter! 🙂
You are so kind, my friend. It was definitely a challenge shooting this. And I’m still not 100% happy…
Nutella is like the best thing ever, isn’t it? The homemade version sounds so delicious and I can’t believe how easy it is to make. Beautiful pictures Jen 🙂
It sure is, Manali! I would eat it every day if calories weren’t a factor, haha!
Nutella is my weakness! I hardly ever keep a jar around unless I’m baking with it, as I end up eating it ALL with just a spoon! This homemade version is definitely worth that, though. This looks fantastic, Jen! Love how easy this is to make!
I’m right there with you!! It’s dangerous stuff!
Nutella is like the best thing ever, isn’t it? The homemade version sounds so delicious and I can’t believe how easy it is to make. Beautiful pictures Jen 🙂