Hazelnut chocolate spread
Hazelnut chocolate spread is an indulgent sweet spread made with dark chocolate, roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, butter and full cream milk. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the hazelnuts to a silky paste and melts the chocolate gently without burning, delivering a velvety, glossy spread far superior to shop-bought versions. Perfect on toast, pancakes or in baking.
About this recipe
Hazelnut chocolate spread Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate homemade chocolate spread recipe, transforming six simple ingredients into a jar of pure indulgence. If you have ever searched for recipes using your all-in-one kitchen machine that rival famous supermarket spreads, this is it: dark chocolate, skinless hazelnuts, cocoa powder, butter, sugar and full cream milk blended into a glossy, spoonable cream. What makes this recipe shine on the TM7 is precision at every stage. The grinding function reduces hazelnuts to a fine, oily paste that forms the silky base, while the gentle melting function warms the chocolate and butter evenly so nothing seizes or burns. The result is a snack-time classic perfect for breakfast toast, weekend pancakes, filled crepes or birthday treats. Children adore it stirred into porridge or milk, and home bakers love it as a cake filling. Make a batch on Sunday and enjoy a preservative-free spread all week long.
Preparation tips
- For the deepest flavour, toast the skinless hazelnuts in a dry pan or on a tray in the oven until fragrant before grinding. Cooled nuts grind into a smoother, more aromatic paste for your spread.
- Pour the finished spread into sterilised glass jars while still warm and liquid. Once sealed and cooled, it keeps in the fridge for several weeks and makes a lovely homemade gift.
- If the spread firms up after refrigerating, simply stir in a splash of warm full cream milk or briefly re-melt it gently. A pinch of sea salt or a drop of orange zest gives the hazelnut chocolate a more adult character.
Recipe variations
- Dairy-free version: replace the butter with coconut oil and the full cream milk with oat or hazelnut milk drink. The spread sets slightly firmer but keeps its silky texture and intense dark chocolate flavour.
- Festive version: add a pinch of cinnamon and a drop of orange extract for a Christmas-themed spread, or stir in finely chopped roasted hazelnuts at the end for extra crunch on special-occasion breakfasts.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs sugar and cocoa powder directly in the bowl for consistent sweetness. [Precision Control]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds skinless hazelnuts into a silky paste forming the spread's nutty base. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle melting - The Thermomix melts dark chocolate and butter slowly without burning for a glossy finish. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends milk into the chocolate mixture until uniformly velvety and lump-free. [Multi-Function]
- Time savings - The Thermomix produces a jar of hazelnut spread faster than traditional stovetop methods. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- sugar
- hazelnuts, without skin
- dark chocolate
- cocoa powder
- butter
- full cream milk