Eat hazelnuts and dark chocolate
Level
Easy
Time
20 Min
Yield
2 ½ cups
Hazelnuts are a type of tree nut like walnuts, Brazil nuts, pistachios, pecans, cashews, and almonds. Like most of them, hazelnuts are a nutrient-dense food. They are high in vitamin E, an antioxidant fat-soluble vitamin, monounsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants. Hazelnuts also contain minerals like magnesium, copper, phosphorus, and manganese. With or without the skin (the brown layer around the hazelnut), they are a good source of fiber.
For Christmas, I remember my mom used to buy them whole, inside the shell, and we would open them with a nutcracker. They were a perfect decoration on the table and an excellent snack for the holidays.
I recommend using dark chocolate chips for this recipe. The flavor will be more rich and intense. Also, when we consume dark chocolate, at least 70-85%, we eat food with antioxidant properties, such as flavanols and polyphenols. Dark chocolate also contains a small amount of fiber, magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and copper.
To enhance the flavor of this recipe, you must buy roasted hazelnuts. You can find roasted hazelnuts at your grocery store or online. If you purchase the hazelnuts unroasted, spread three cups on a baking sheet with parchment paper and roast for 5-10 minutes. If you have some leftover of raw hazelnuts, you can throw them in a high-speed blender with water and vanilla and make your hazelnut milk. You can also eat them as a snack or create your hazelnut butter (first step on the directions).
This dark chocolate hazelnut spread is a staple in my pantry. We add this to almost everything: strawberries, toast, pancakes, waffles, crepes, and the list goes on and on. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do!
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Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Equipment
- Food processor
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- 3 cups mason jar
- Stainless Steel Double Boiler Pot
- Spatulas
Ingredients
- 3 cups roasted whole hazelnuts unsalted
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips I recommend using 70% dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Add roasted hazelnuts to a food processor and process until creamy and smooth, about 8-10 minutes total, scraping down sides as needed.
- While the hazelnuts are in the food processor, heat the chocolate over a double-boiler pot. Reserve for later.
- Once hazelnuts are creamy and smooth, add melted chocolate slowly, and salt
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Transfer to a jar and store at room temperature for everyday use.
Notes
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