Description
Indulge in these delightful chocolate hazelnut cups, featuring a creamy hazelnut filling encased in rich dark and milk chocolate. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for a smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the toasted hazelnuts. Pulse them until they turn into a fine meal.
- Once you have a smooth hazelnut butter, add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pulse again until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the hazelnut mixture to a bowl and set it aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and coconut oil (if using).
- Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s completely melted and smooth.
- Once melted, let the chocolate cool for a few minutes.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Using a spoon or a small ladle, pour a thin layer of melted chocolate into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Spoon about a teaspoon of the hazelnut mixture into each chocolate cup.
- Return the muffin tin to the fridge for another 10 minutes to let the filling firm up a bit.
- Pour another layer of melted chocolate over the top of each cup, covering the hazelnut filling completely.
- Return the muffin tin to the fridge one last time for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Carefully peel away the cupcake liners from each cup.
- Serve them on a platter, and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- For a smoother chocolate coating, the addition of coconut oil is optional but recommended.
- Adjust the sweetness of the hazelnut filling to your taste by adding more powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
- These cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes