Homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread

Homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread

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A homemade Nutella-style spread: a mixture of milk, sugar, cocoa, flour, butter, and hazelnuts, cooked together until a smooth cream is formed.

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This homemade spread is reminiscent of the famous chocolate and hazelnut cream. Milk, sugar, cocoa, and flour are cooked together, and then butter and ground hazelnuts are added to enrich it. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a jar.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Calories230 kcal/serving
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$6.08 $0.30 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

20 people
  • $0.40
  • $0.45
  • $2.31
  • $0.08
  • $1.78
  • $1.06

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and flour, then mix well. ≈ 4 min
  2. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. ≈ 3 min
  3. Once all the milk has been incorporated and well mixed, place the pot over low heat, continuing to stir to prevent sticking to the bottom. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the ground hazelnuts, butter, and salt. ≈ 3 min
  5. Stir frequently and cook until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
  6. Pour une utilisation facile, pourver the mixture into a clean, dry container, close it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator.

The bill

Homemade chocolate and hazelnut spread

  • 400 ml of milk$0.40
  • 400 g of sugar$0.45
  • 250 g of butter$2.31
  • 4 tablespoons of flour$0.08
  • 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder$1.78
  • 4 tablespoons of hazelnut mix$1.06

Total$6.08

that's $0.30 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Nutrition per serving

Calories230 kcal
Fat13.4 g
Saturated fat8.4 g
Carbohydrates23.9 g
Sugars21.3 g
Fiber1.8 g
Protein2.5 g
Salt0.03 g

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 400 ml of milk
  • 400 g of sugar
  • 250 g of butter
  • 4 tablespoons of flour
  • 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • 4 tablespoons of hazelnut mix
  • A pinch of salt

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