The Best Homemade Nutella 3 Ingredients Recipe
A creamy, indulgent homemade Nutella made with just hazelnuts, chocolate, and sugar. Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enjoying by the spoonful, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups raw hazelnuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate for vegan option
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or powdered sugar for smoother texture
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for extra warmth
- Pinch of salt to enhance flavor
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder for richer chocolate taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roast hazelnuts: Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Remove skins: Cool slightly, then rub hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel to remove most skins.
- Melt chocolate: Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Blend hazelnuts: Place roasted hazelnuts in a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add sugar and chocolate: Add sugar, melted chocolate, and optional vanilla, salt, or cocoa powder to the blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is glossy and spreadable.
- Adjust consistency: Add 1-2 tsp vegetable oil if the spread is too thick, blending until desired texture is reached.
- Store: Transfer Nutella to a clean jar or airtight container and let cool to room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 1 month. Stir before using if oil separates.
- Substitutions: Use maple syrup or honey instead of sugar for a natural sweetener (adjust to taste). Swap semi-sweet chocolate for milk or dark chocolate based on preference.
- Skin Removal: Removing hazelnut skins ensures a smoother texture; it’s okay if some skins remain.
- Equipment Tip: Use a high-powered blender or food processor for the smoothest consistency; scrape down sides as needed during blending.
- Serving Ideas: Spread on toast, use as a dip for fruit, or swirl into oatmeal or yogurt for a decadent treat.