Homemade Ferrero Rocher – improved Christmas recipe recept

Name: Homemade Ferrero Rocher – improved Christmas recipe
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 150 g good dark chocolate (min. 50–60% cocoa); 120 g Nutella or hazelnut spread; 50 g butter; 80 g finely ground hazelnuts (toasted); 20–25 whole toasted hazelnuts; 150 g milk chocolate (or dark – to taste); 50 g finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Easy to prepare
20 portions
100 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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For 20 portions

Ingredients

For the filling:

150 g good dark chocolate (min. 50–60% cocoa)
120 g Nutella or hazelnut spread
50 g butter
80 g finely ground hazelnuts (toasted)

For the center:

20–25 whole toasted hazelnuts

For coating:

150 g milk chocolate (or dark – to taste)
50 g finely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Preparation procedure

Prepare the toasted nuts (crucial step!) Roasting gives the nuts the aroma and taste of the original Ferrero. Place the nuts on a baking tray and roast for 8–10 minutes at 170 °C. After cooling, rub them in your hands and remove the skins (not necessary 100%, but at least most of them). Keep half for blending, half for coating.
Make the filling – ganache Melt the chocolate + butter over a double boiler. Remove from heat and stir in the Nutella and finely ground nuts. A thicker cream will form. Put in the fridge for 30–40 minutes so the mixture firms up and can be shaped.
Shape the balls From the chilled mixture take small amounts (approx. 2.5 cm balls). Place a whole toasted hazelnut in the center of each. Shape into a ball with your hands. Put in the freezer for 15 minutes so the balls firm up and are easier to coat.
Coating Melt the milk chocolate (or dark). Using a fork, dip the balls into the chocolate. While the chocolate is still liquid, sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and leave in the fridge for at least 1 hour to set.

Quick info

Servings: approx. 20–25 balls
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Setting time: 60–90 minutes
Total time: 85–115 minutes

⭐ Tips for perfect results

Use high-quality chocolate – it’s 80% of the success.
You can add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the chocolate → it will be more fluid and smoother.
If you want “wafer-like crunch”, you can add 2–3 crushed wafers (e.g., hazelnut-flavored) to the filling.