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Homemade Gianduiotto Chocolate

Italian Homemade Gianduiotto Chocolates are the creamiest & easiest Holiday Chocolates you will make this season. Only 3 ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
chilling time3 hours
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chocolate, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 22 Chocolates
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 3½ ounces milk chocolate / divided (good quality / chopped)
  • 5¼ ounces dark chocolate / divided (good quality / chopped)
  • 5 tablespoons Hazelnut Cream Spread (Nutella)
  • 2-3 tablespoons ground hazelnuts (if desired)
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl add 2 ounces (75 grams) of milk chocolate and 3 1/4 ounces (100 grams) of dark chocolate, place over a pot of boiling water (make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl with the chocolate). The remaining chocolate place in another bowl.
  • Place and candy thermometer in the bowl and allow the chocolate to reach 122F (50C), then remove from heat and stir to combine add the melted chocolate to the remaining chocolate, place the candy thermometer in the bowl and continually stirring the chocolate until the temperature reduces to 90F (32C).
  • Then add the Nutella and stir with a spatula until smooth and completely combined**.  Pour into the Gianduiotto chocolate mold (or you can use a regular chocolate mold of choice), cover with foil and let the chocolates firm up either in the fridge or room temperature (if your house isn't too hot). Pop out of mold and serve.  Enjoy.

**At this point I divided the mixture into two and one part I added the ground hazelnuts.

    Notes

    How to store the Gianduiotto chocolates?

    Chocolates should always be wrapped individually and then stored in an air tight container, place in a cool dry area. As long as they are wrapped well and in an air tight container,  you can store them in the fridge. They should last 2-3 weeks in the fridge.
    Chocolates can be frozen, also in an air tight container. Just remember to thaw in the refrigerator. They can be frozen for up to 18 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.2mg