Certainly! Making homemade Nutella is a fun and delicious project. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
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1 cup hazelnuts
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
Instructions:
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Roast Hazelnuts:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the skins start to crack.
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Remove Skins:
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Once roasted, let the hazelnuts cool slightly.
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Rub them in a kitchen towel to remove the skins. Don’t worry if there are a few bits of skin left.
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Grind Hazelnuts:
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Place the roasted and peeled hazelnuts in a food processor or high-speed blender.
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Process until you get a smooth hazelnut butter. This may take several minutes, and you may need to scrape down the sides.
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Add Ingredients:
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Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the hazelnut butter.
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Blend:
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Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined.
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Add Oil:
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While the food processor is running, slowly stream in the vegetable oil or melted coconut oil until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
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Adjust Consistency:
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If your homemade Nutella is too thick, you can add a bit more oil until you reach your desired consistency.
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Taste and Adjust:
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Taste the Nutella and adjust the sweetness or cocoa flavor according to your preference by adding more sugar or cocoa if needed.
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Store:
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Transfer the homemade Nutella to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored at room temperature for a week or two, or you can refrigerate it for a longer shelf life.
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Enjoy your homemade Nutella on toast, pancakes, waffles, or use it as a delicious spread.