Algerian Hazelnut Spread (without palm oil)

Ingredients

• 250 g Shelled and roasted hazelnuts (Skinless, roast 10 min at 180°C if not already pre‑roasted)
• 200 g White chocolate (Cut into small pieces to ease melting)
• 50 ml Neutral oil (Preferably hazelnut oil, otherwise avocado oil, grape‑seed oil or sunflower oil)
• 150 ml Hot whole milk (Warm slightly before adding)
• 1 pinch Salt (Small pinch to enhance flavors)
• 80 g Sweetened condensed milk (Can be replaced by unsweetened condensed milk for less sugar)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 180°C for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Roast the hazelnuts

   Spread the 250 g of hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir halfway through.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Remove the skin

   Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts with a kitchen torch or a clean kitchen towel. The skin will come off easily.

   Time: PT5M

4. Blend the hazelnuts

   Put the hazelnuts in the blender and blend for 5 minutes in several short pauses to avoid overheating the motor.

   Time: PT5M

5. Prepare the white chocolate

   Cut the 200 g of white chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heat‑proof bowl.

   Time: PT2M

6. Melt the chocolate

   Melt the white chocolate in a bain‑marie (simmering water, never boiling) for about 5 minutes, stirring until the pieces have completely disappeared.

   Time: PT5M

7. Incorporate the oil

   Add the 50 ml of neutral oil to the hazelnut mixture in the blender and blend for 5 minutes until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

8. Add liquids and sugar

   Pour the melted chocolate, the hot milk, the pinch of salt and the sweetened condensed milk into the blender. Blend for 2 minutes until everything is well incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

9. Sift (optional)

   If you desire an ultra‑smooth texture, pass the paste through a fine sieve.

   Time: PT2M

10. Package and cool

    Transfer the spread into a clean glass jar, seal tightly and let cool before placing in the refrigerator.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

422

Protein

3.4 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

2 g