I'm a big fan of nutella. I have always just eaten it spread on a piece of buttery toast but in pinterest land it is used to dress up cookies, cakes, bread, milk shakes, icing, cupcakes, and even martinis! Probably the most versatile spread around, here is a simple and delicious recipe for home made nutella. This would be the perfect home made holiday gift for a hostess or for family!
Nutella (original recipe from bon appetit)
Yeilds: 4 cups ( I doubled the recipe and got enough for about 10 jars)
Ingredients:
- 2 heaping cups hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 lb semisweet or bittersweet chocolate ( I used a mixture of both)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt ( I used fine sea salt)
- 4 -8oz jars
Method:
- preheat oven to 350 degrees and spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast nuts for 15 minutes, shaking a few times to evenly roast the nuts. To remove skins place nuts in a slightly damp kitchen towel and rub them together
- Place hazelnuts and sugar in the food processor and grind until a smooth nut butter forms
- place chocolate in a double boiler or a metal bowl over a simmering saucepan of water. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully incorporated. Stir in cream and salt, whisk until combined. Stir in hazelnut paste
- Pour nutella into jars and let cool
Can stand at room temperature for up to 4 days, store in the refrigerator
Enjoy!
xoxo - Leah
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