Hey guys! I've been so busy with my new blog that I feel like I've neglected this one a little, and I'm very very sorry :(
But to make up for it I have an incredible recipe! Unfortunately, I can't take the credit for it but I'm sure Barry Lewis (from My Virgin Kitchen) would be pleased I'm sharing this incredibly rich, decadent, chocolatey and all round amazing Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2-3 big tbsp nutella (person preference)
- 100g ground hazelnuts
- 85g chopped hazelnuts
- around 25 whole hazelnuts (blanched)
- 100g milk chocolate
- small handful of ice cream wafers
Method:
In a medium bowl mix together the ground hazelnuts and nutella with a metal spoon until evenly distributed. Freeze for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, crush the wafers in a freezer bag with a rolling pin.
Once your nutella mixture is nice and firm, but not completely un-workable, grab a small 'ferrero rocher' size (with clean cold hands of course) and squish a whole hazelnut in the middle of it. I used a mini ice cream/cupcake scoop and it worked perfectly!
Place on a baking tray, then after every 3 or so place them in the freezer and wash your hands again. This keeps everything cold and minimises mess.
After all your balls (pardon the pun) are in the freezer and chilled, take them back out again. I know I know, doesn't that kinda defeat the object?! But you need to let them come to room temperature for about 5 minutes so they become slightly tack on the outside.
You can then roll them in those crush up wafers you've probably forgotten about by now! Roll them around individually in the bag then place them all back in the freezer.
Melt your chocolate, either over a ban marie or in the microwave in 20 second blasts and stir in the chopped hazelnuts.
With 2 spoons, gently coat the balls in the heavenly mixture until completely coated, then place back on the tray and freeze again for 30 minutes!
I can guarantee you won't regret making these! And know need to worry about calories, you burn it all of going back and forth to the freezer; right guys!?
If you want you can serve these wrapped in gold painted foil snd in mini brown cupcakes cases like the real things. How adorable would these look for little Christmas get togethers or even as gifts?!
Are there any other shop treats you'd like to know how to recreate at home?
Love Vic x
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