Prepare Your Homemade Ferrero-Style Chocolates in Advance to Delight Everyone This Christmas
Still searching for the perfect gifts to surprise your loved ones during the festive season? Here’s a delicious idea: make your own Ferrero-inspired chocolates at home.
As Christmas approaches, it’s the ideal time to indulge in quality treats while also pampering your closest friends and family. What if you could do both at the same time?
Homemade edible gifts are not only budget-friendly but also filled with heartwarming effort. Recreate the iconic Ferrero Rocher chocolates with just a few simple ingredients you likely already have at home. These treats are easy to make and are guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- Nutella or your favorite chocolate spread
- Whole hazelnuts
- Milk chocolate
- Crêpes dentelles (crispy wafer cookies)
Step-by-step recipe for homemade Ferrero Rocher
Step 1: Coat the hazelnuts
- Take your whole hazelnuts and dip them one by one into the chocolate spread. You can use store-bought spread or make your own at home, depending on your preference.
- Place the coated hazelnuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze them for a few minutes to allow the spread to set.
Step 2: Prepare the chocolate coating
- Melt milk chocolate in a bowl.
- Crush some hazelnuts using a food processor until you get small pieces.
- Mix the crushed hazelnuts into the melted chocolate.
Step 3: Add the crispy layer
- Crush crêpes dentelles in a separate bowl.
- Take the frozen hazelnuts coated in chocolate spread and roll them in the crushed crêpes dentelles, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Dip the coated hazelnuts into the melted chocolate and hazelnut mixture.
Step 4: Final chill
- Place the finished chocolates back onto the parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate them for a few minutes to let the chocolate set completely.
A Thoughtful and Tasty Gift
Once ready, these homemade Ferrero-style chocolates will add a touch of luxury and warmth to your holiday celebrations. Perfect as gifts or a delightful treat to share, they’re a heartfelt way to spread joy this season.
Enjoy and happy holidays!