CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT PASTE

Chocolate-Hazelnut Paste image

An all-natural version of Nutella, this is spreadable straight out of the fridge. Melted, it makes a lush topping for ice cream.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup hazelnuts, peeled
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, not chips
2 ounces unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons nut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan until they are fragrant and golden, then let cool.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and butter. Stir in vanilla extract.
Blend cooled nuts in a food processor until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes, drizzling in the nut or vegetable oil. With the machine running, add the chocolate mixture, the sweetened condensed milk, and the salt. Transfer to a container and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 113 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams