Tastes Like Joy: Creme de Noisettes Recipe

See that thing? Up there in the jar? That creamy, chocolatey looking stuff? Well, guess what--you now officially have the recipe. 

Not to break you out of the reverie, but I suppose I should tell you what it is, exactly. That little mason jar is filled with a chocolate-hazelnut slurry known as (doesn't it always sound better in French?) crème de noisettes. I never tried this when I was in France, but stateside, I've tried a little something called Nutella which brings it to mind. Ever heard of it?

This lovely recipe is excerpted from French Bistro: Restaurant-Quality Recipes for Appetizers, Entrées, Desserts, and Drinks.

PS: want to read more about my overseas adventures? Here's a roundup of my last trip to Paris.

*crème de noisettes*

Hazelnut and chocolate crème

Hazelnut and chocolate is an unbeatable combination that I downright love. My kids do too! Here, I’ve blended the two flavors into a rich and dangerously delicious crème, which my kids love to eat on baguette dipped in hot chocolate. I prefer it on a croissant, dipped in café au lait.

Makes 1 Jar 

• ½ cup (100 ml) Nutella
• 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, 70% cacao
• 3½ tbsp (50 g) butter
• ¼ cup (50 ml) cream
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 1 tbsp water
• 3½ oz (100 g) hazelnuts

Procedure 

• Place the Nutella in a saucepan. Coarsely chop up the chocolate and place it in the pan. Cut the butter into small pieces and add it too, along with the cream, molasses, and water. Warm over low heat to make a smooth sauce. Move the saucepan off to one side.

• Roast the nuts in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes. Mix them well and blend them into the sauce. Pour the crème into a jar with a tight lid. If stored in the fridge, it should keep for at least one week.

Enjoy!

Comments

[Kate @ Babaganosh.org]

Mmmm that looks good! I love Nutella but it's just a little too sweet for me sometimes... but things are NEVER too chocolate-y or too creamy (for me, at least), so this is a perfect "fix" for nutella.

I hope people don't hate me for saying that nutella needs fixing, eek!

[Maureen | Orgasmic Chef]

What??? Holy cow that sounds good. I get hungrier and hungrier with every visit here. I'm going to weigh 2 tons by this time next year.

[Coco in the Kitchen]

Homemade Nutella?
Oh, Jessie, you speak-a my language!
That cookbook looks awesome. We just got one that looks similar...
Can't remember the name, but it has some very interesting recipes.
But, first, I must make a jar of this chocolaty goodness!
Have a great w/end! xo

[Cakespy]

Kate: Oddly I agree with you, which is why I love the homemade version--you are in control!

Maureen: yes, it's a lovely way to start the day (or keep it going sweetly!)

Coco: yes, this chocolatey goodness will give you energy for reading cookbooks. :-)