Chocolate Hazelnut Crunchies Recipes

DARK CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT CANDIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the hazelnuts on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool. Transfer the hazelnuts to a cup and line the baking sheet with wax paper.
• Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar, rice cereal and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 20 times. Add the chocolate-hazelnut spread and melted butter. Pulse until the mixture comes together in clumps, about 15 times; the mixture should be dry to the touch but hold together when pressed.
• Roll the mixture into teaspoon-size balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Press a hazelnut into each ball and then press the dough back into a ball shape, leaving part of the hazelnut exposed at the top. Freeze the balls at least 20 minutes to let them firm up.
• Put the chocolate chips, shortening and a pinch of salt in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the chips on the bottom start to melt, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir until the mixture is melted and smooth. Gently stick a toothpick into the upper half of a ball, avoiding the hazelnut, and dip into the melted chocolate, leaving the top half uncoated. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off and return the ball to the baking sheet. Smooth over the hole from the toothpick with your fingertip. Repeat with the rest of the balls. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. You can store the balls covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CIGARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Brush half the sheet with butter; fold sheet over.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread in a 1/2-inch strip 1 inch from the bottom and sides of the folded phyllo. Spread butter over remaining dough surface.
• Fold the sides of the phyllo dough over the ends of the chocolate layer, and roll into a cigar shape, starting from the bottom. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and chocolate-hazelnut spread.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CRUNCHIES

Steps:

• Combine the hazelnuts and Brown Rice Krispies in a bowl.
• In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and salt together.
• Pour over the hazelnut mixture and stir to thoroughly coat.
• Spread out onto a parchment or wax-paper lined baking sheet and allow to set.

CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• Combine both chocolates and melt them over a double boiler. Whisk the yolks and 1/2 of the sugar in a mixer equipped with a whisk, set aside at room temperature. In a separate bowl, whisk the whipping cream to the soft peak stage and set aside, refrigerated. Combine the 3 egg whites with the remaining sugar and whip to a soft peak stage. Pour the melted chocolate into the yolk and sugar mixture and whip at high speed until the mixture begins to pale and increase in volume. Fold in the whipped egg whites and then the whipped cream until smooth and homogenous. Pour into individual 3-inch diameter plastic round bottom (about 1/2 cup capacity) molds and freeze.
• Combine and melt the Gandujia and the hazelnut paste over a double boiler until smooth. Set aside at room temperature. Add the royaltine chips and the peanut oil and fold into the chocolate mixture until smooth. While the mixture is still warm, spread it on a sheetpan in a 1/2-inch layer, evening the surface with the aid of an offset spatula. Refrigerate until solid and then cut into 3-inch circles and refrigerate. These circles will serve as the base for the mousse cakes.
• Combine both of the ingredients over a double boiler and melt until smooth. Allow to cool to a warm stage and fill a container of an electric spray gun with the mixture. The spray gun should be new or has never been used for any purpose other than food.
• To assemble cakes: Remove the crunchy 3-inch discs from the refrigerator and place on plates. Remove mousse molds and unmold on top of the disc. These should be kept frozen until ready to spray with the chocolate mist. Remove mousse cakes from the freezer and spray the chocolate domes liberally to create a velour type finish, while still frozen. Refrigerate until set. Serve the mousse cakes with chocolate sauce and chocolate decorations of your choice.

BANANA MUFFINS WITH CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CRUNCHIES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375F and line a muffin tin.
• In a bowl, beat together milk, agave, canola, apple juice and bananas.
• Stir in the flours, baking powder, nutmeg and salt until just combined.
• Fold in the Chocolate Hazelnut Crunchies.
• Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until they test done.

HAZELNUT CRUNCHERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and nuts. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place on greased baking sheets. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ROLLS

Steps:

• Put bread flour, milk, white sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, yeast, and salt in a bread machine; set to "dough" cycle and press Start.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and 9x12-inch baking dish and line with parchment paper.
• Transfer dough to a floured work surface and punch dough. Roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread 2 tablespoons softened butter over dough and top with chocolate-hazelnut spread. Sprinkle hazelnuts over chocolate layer. Roll dough around the filling into a log shape; cut into 12 even portions. Arrange rolls in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are cooked through, about 25 minutes.