- 1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
- 3 1/2 oz (100g) dark chocolate (72% cacao), chopped
- 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1-2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
- Pinch of salt
- 3-4 tablespoons hot water
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Turn the hazelnuts out onto a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, until pale golden. Remove the nuts from the oven and cool slightly. Put the warm hazelnuts into a food processor and chop until they become an almost smooth paste.
- Gently melt the chocolate, condensed milk, and hazelnut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and add to the hazelnut paste in the food processor. Add a pinch of salt and blend, then add the hot water and blend again until the mixture has a thick, spreadable consistency.
- Spoon into a pretty sterilized jar and let cool. Cover with a lid and label when cold.