Homemade Hazelnut Praline – No Seed Oils, Silky & Delicious

This Homemade Greek Hazelnut Praline is rich, silky, and bursting with natural hazelnut flavor. Made with roasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate, cocoa, and sweetened condensed milk, it has a velvety texture and deep, indulgent taste — without any seed oils or preservatives. Perfect for spreading on bread, drizzling over pancakes, or enjoying straight from the spoon, this is the ultimate homemade alternative to store-bought chocolate spreads.

Homemade Hazelnut Praline – No Seed Oils, Silky & Delicious

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 2 votes

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

Servings

50

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

125

kcal

Total time

40

minutes

Velvety homemade hazelnut praline spread — made with roasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate, and cream, completely seed-oil-free.

Ingredients

Metric US

• 100 g 7 tbsp Butter

• 200 g 3/4 cup Heavy Cream

• 300 g 10.5 oz Milk Chocolate Couverture

• 400 g 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk

• 200 g 1 1/2 cups Roasted Hazelnuts

• 1 pinch 1 pinch Salt

• 30 g 4 tbsp Cocoa Powder

• 50 g 1/4 cup Milk (warm, optional for thinning)

How to make Hazelnut Praline

• Roast hazelnuts in the oven at 180°C / 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Blend in a food processor until they form a smooth paste.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and remove from heat.
• Add 5–6 tbsp melted butter to the food processor and blend again for a smoother hazelnut paste.
• Return saucepan to low heat, add milk chocolate and heavy cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
• Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
• Remove from heat, stir in hazelnut paste and salt.
• Add cocoa powder and cook on very low heat for 4–5 minutes until thickened.
• If too thick, stir in warm milk a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
• Transfer to a glass jar, let cool completely before sealing.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Hazelnut Praline

If you love chocolate-hazelnut spreads like Nutella, this recipe will win you over. Unlike store-bought versions, this homemade praline spread is free from seed oils and has a richer, more natural hazelnut flavor.

Key Ingredients & Flavor

• Roasted Hazelnuts: Provide the nutty base and natural oils for a creamy texture.
• Milk Chocolate & Cocoa: Create a deep chocolate flavor that balances sweetness.
• Butter & Cream: Give a velvety, luxurious mouthfeel.

Ways to Enjoy

• Spread on toast or brioche for breakfast.
• Use as a filling for crepes, cakes, or cookies.
• Swirl into Greek yogurt for a decadent snack.

This Greek-style hazelnut praline is a pantry staple that’s easy to make and far superior to anything you can buy in the store.

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