Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is a rich, silky spread made from milk chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder and whole milk. The TM7 grinds the hazelnuts to a creamy butter and melts the chocolate gently without burning. Ideal on toast, pancakes or in pastries, this homemade alternative to shop-bought spread is ready in minutes.
About this recipe
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with the Thermomix TM7 is one of those recipes that once you've made it, you'll never go back to the jar from the supermarket. This all-in-one kitchen machine grinds whole hazelnuts into a silky nut butter, melts milk chocolate gently without a single burnt edge, and blends everything with cocoa powder, whole milk and homemade vanilla sugar into a glossy, spreadable cream. The result is noticeably fresher and nuttier than anything store-bought, with a deep chocolate flavour and a texture you can adjust yourself: thicker for spreading on toast, slightly runnier for drizzling over pancakes or vanilla ice cream. It's an ideal weekend project, a great edible gift in pretty jars, and a fun recipe to make with children who can help pour in the chocolate. Anyone searching for recipes for homemade chocolate hazelnut spread will find this TM7 version quick, reliable and endlessly adaptable.
Preparation tips
- Use good-quality milk chocolate with a cocoa content around 40 percent, as it determines the final flavour of your spread. Break it into pieces before melting so it combines evenly with the hazelnut butter.
- Roast the hazelnuts in advance and rub off the skins with a tea towel. Skins left on will make the spread slightly bitter and less silky on the tongue.
- Pour the spread into sterilised glass jars while still warm and keep it in the fridge. If it firms up too much, stir in a splash of warm whole milk or a teaspoon of peanut oil to loosen it.
Recipe variations
- Dairy-free version: replace the milk chocolate with dark chocolate and the whole milk with oat or almond drink. The spread stays silky and becomes slightly more intense and less sweet, perfect for lactose-intolerant chocolate lovers.
- Festive winter version: add a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of speculaas spice and a grating of orange zest to the finished spread. Spoon it into small decorated jars for a homemade Sinterklaas or Christmas gift.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the hazelnuts into a smooth, runny nut butter, the Thermomix TM7 replaces tedious food-processor work in minutes. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating melts the milk chocolate evenly without burning, giving the spread its glossy, silky finish every single time. [Time Savings]
- Weighing the sugar and cocoa powder directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying separate scales and guarantees consistent sweetness. [Built-in Scale]
- Mixing the melted chocolate with whole milk and vanilla sugar produces a homogeneous, lump-free spread far smoother than hand-stirring. [Multi-Function]
- Whipping air into the finished mixture gives the chocolate hazelnut spread a lighter, easily spreadable consistency straight from the jar. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- hazelnuts
- sugar
- homemade vanilla sugar
- cocoa powder
- whole milk
- milk chocolate
- peanut oil (optional)