Chocolate and Hazelnuts Cup
Craving Chocolate and Hazelnuts? Whip Up These Easy Treats in Minutes!
Calling all chocolate and hazelnut lovers! If you're looking for a quick and delicious treat that satisfies your sweet tooth, look no further than these amazing hazelnut cups. They're bursting with flavour, incredibly easy to make, and only require a handful of ingredients you might already have on hand.
Here's why you'll love these Chocolate and Hazelnuts Cups:
- Simple Ingredients: Made with wholesome ingredients like dates, nut butter, and everyone's favourite – chocolate – these cups are a healthier take on classic candy bars.
- Super Easy to Make: No baking involved! Just blend, roll, and refrigerate. Perfect for a fun activity with the family or whipping up a last-minute dessert.
- Customizable: Feel free to get creative with your toppings! Drizzle with melted white chocolate, sprinkle with chopped fruit, or add a pinch of sea salt for a delightful sweet and salty contrast.
Ready to indulge? Let's get started!
Ingredients for Chocolate and Hazelnut Cups:
Base:
- 1 cup hazelnuts (around 130g)
- 10 large, soft Medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup peanut or almond butter (around 120g)
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Topping:
- ½ cup chopped hazelnuts (around 70g)
- 3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips (around 100g)
Instructions for Making Chocolate and Hazelnut Cups:
- Blend it Up: Toss all the base ingredients (hazelnuts, dates, nut butter, cacao powder, and optional sea salt) into a food processor. Blend until you get a smooth and sticky mixture. This might take a few minutes, so be patient! If it seems dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help things along.
- Shape and Fill: With your hands, roll the mixture into 12 even balls. Coat each ball in the chopped hazelnuts for a delightful crunch. Place the balls in a silicone cupcake tray (or paper liners work too!). Gently press your thumb in the center of each ball to create a small indent.
- Top it Off: Fill each indent with a teaspoon of your chosen nut butter. To finish it off, melt the chocolate chips and spoon a generous dollop over each cup.
- Chill and Devour! These delicious treats need a little time to set. Pop them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before digging in. Store leftovers in the fridge and enjoy them throughout the week!
Tips for Customizing Your Chocolate and Hazelnut Cups:
- Nut Butter: Don't have peanut or almond butter? No problem! Cashew butter or sunflower seed butter work just as well.
- Chocolate: Get creative with your chocolate drizzle! Use white chocolate, milk chocolate, or even dark chocolate with chopped nuts for an extra flavour boost.
- Fruity Fun: Love the sweet and salty combination? Drizzle with a touch of honey and sprinkle with sea salt for a gourmet touch. Craving something fruity? Dip the cups in melted chocolate and top with dried cranberries or chopped cherries.
Serving and Storing Chocolate and Hazelnut Cups:
These chocolate hazelnut cups are perfect for a quick snack, or even a decadent dessert. They're also great for gifting! Package them in a cute box or decorative tin for a delightful homemade treat.
Store leftover chocolate hazelnut cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy Your Homemade Chocolate and Hazelnut Delights!
With their simple ingredients, easy preparation, and endless customization options, these chocolate hazelnut cups are a surefire crowd-pleaser. So ditch the store-bought candy bars and whip up a batch of these delicious treats today!