Christmas is approaching and these days I am preparing a lot of things, especially Christmas sweets. Although it had been years since I had prepared something, it was not until last year that I seriously encouraged myself with the sweets of this time. In addition to the fact that they were delicious, I really enjoyed it and this year I wanted it to be even better.
I really wanted to, among other things, debut with the homemade chocolate nougat. I have decided on an easy chocolate one, to see how things turned out. And it has gone very well! Because it’s simple, you know that doesn’t mean it can’t also be delicious. And so it has been. I did it at one point and it turned out great. Using coconut oil was also a good idea because it gave the chocolate hazelnut nougat a very pleasant aroma, but if it doesn’t suit you, you can of course replace it with butter, oil or lard. In any case, it will be great. For a merry and sweet Christmas!
Ingredients to make chocolate nougat with hazelnuts:
- 180 grams of dark chocolate (I put it without added sugar)
- 30 grams of coconut oil
- 1 handful of whole toasted hazelnuts
How to make Chocolate Hazelnut Nougat:
- We put the whole almonds in a mortar and crush them a little. I wanted pieces of all sizes to remain. Some big and some smaller. But as you like.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil (which you already know is solid at room temperature) in the microwave. I do it in the defrosted option to avoid burning the chocolate. I’m removing it from time to time, by eye.
- When the chocolate mixed with the coconut oil is ready, add the hazelnuts and mix well.
Tip: You can also make chocolate nougat with toasted almonds instead of hazelnuts.
- Take a nougat mold (I used it for the first time that day!) or the mold you use, and pour the mixture. With the amounts that I put, it is enough for a tablet like the one you see in the photos. We give a dry blow with the mold carefully, so that the mixture is equalized all over the surface and we put it in the fridge for about 2 or 3 hours until the homemade chocolate nougat hardens completely.
- Then it comes out of the mold without any effort (at least with the mold I used) and we can eat it. You will see how delicious this chocolate nougat with hazelnuts The oil softens the chocolate, makes the texture that of a Christmas nougat and not just any bar of chocolate. And with the hazelnuts it is scandalous. Great! If you want to show off these holidays, prepare it!
