Hazelnut Chocolate Nutella Truffles
Indulge in pure decadence with these Hazelnut Chocolate Nutella Truffles, a heavenly combination of rich, velvety ganache and vibrant textures. Crafted with semi-sweet chocolate, creamy Nutella, and a splash of heavy cream, these melt-in-your-mouth truffles are rolled in toasted hazelnuts and unsweetened cocoa powder for a delightful contrast of flavors. Perfectly bite-sized, they’re ideal for gifting or treating yourself to a little gourmet luxury at home. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple chilling process, these truffles bring elegance and indulgence to your dessert repertoire. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for a truly unforgettable sweet treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 100 grams Nutella
- 100 grams Hazelnuts (toasted and finely chopped)
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the semi-sweet chocolate chips and placing them in a medium-sized heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges. Do not let it boil.
Pour the heated cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to soften, then stir gently until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
Add the Nutella to the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. This will create a rich ganache.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
While the ganache chills, toast the hazelnuts (if they are not pre-toasted) in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Once fragrant, let them cool and finely chop them.
Prepare a shallow dish with the unsweetened cocoa powder, and another shallow dish with the chopped hazelnuts. These will be your coating options for the truffles.
Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, scoop out small portions of the chilled ganache and roll them into round balls with your hands.
Roll each truffle in either the cocoa powder or the chopped hazelnuts, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray.
Once all truffles have been rolled and coated, refrigerate them for another 15-20 minutes to firm up.
Serve the truffles chilled or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 74 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
