Hazelnuts are a fantastic baking ingredient. The little nuts are full of warm, rich flavor! These 15 easy dessert recipes capture the intense taste of hazelnuts and will make you love the nuts even more! Try all of these recipes because a true hazelnut lover needs all of these sweets.
Hazelnut Cake
If you love hazelnuts, you simply must try this cake. Soft and buttery hazelnut sponge cakes are layered with a silky hazelnut mousseline cream that is enriched with hazelnut praline paste. Sound like a dream? I promise you, this is the perfect hazelnut dessert for birthdays or any other special occasion!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
Unbelievably, you don't even need to turn the oven on to make this fancy-looking tart recipe. The no-bake hazelnut tart crust is so simple, yet super tasty. And then the luxuriously silky, creamy rich chocolate filling is made with just a few basic ingredients, it's so simple! What's more, the only equipment you need is a loose-based tart pan.
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
When I think of chocolate hazelnut recipes, my thoughts always drift toward Ferrero Rocher which makes one of the best European desserts. And this decadent showstopper of a cake is surely one of the best hazelnut desserts out there.
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Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons
Macarons, these bites-sized French desserts, are just so versatile. Whilst commonly made with almond flour, you can substitute this for hazelnut flour and the result is an even more delicious version of this nutty meringue cookie. Sandwiched together with smooth chocolate filling, they'll disappear fast. A wonderful dessert made with hazelnut flour.
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Hazelnut Tart
You'll never guess the unique trick used in this delicious hazelnut tart recipe that was pioneered by acclaimed pastry chef Francois Daubinet. It involves a hairdryer! But whilst it might feel strange, the results are well worth it.
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Nutella Cake
Coated in beautiful and luxurious Nutella mousseline cream and garnished with chopped hazelnuts, this cake means business. But unbelievably it's very beginner friendly! This is a super easy Nutella cake recipe packed with hazelnut flavor, and the detailed guide with easy-to-find ingredients and simple steps makes it accessible to everyone.
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Nutella Cupcakes
Bite-sized hazelnut desserts that are worthy of any dessert table! Cupcakes are a more fun and portable way to serve Nutella cake. Under the rich silky frosting, there is a surprise pocked of Nutella hidden inside the moist sponge, too, which is my favorite part. I also share my top-secret tip for baking the most deliciously moist cupcakes, don't skip it!
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Nutella Puff Pastry Twists
This has to be one of the easiest hazelnut desserts to make. All you need is store-bought puff pastry (or you can make your own rough puff pastry) and Nutella. That's just two ingredients! And the result is a simply delicious buttery, rich, and crunchy dessert. Nutella puff pastry twists make a tasty party snack that is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Hazelnut Butter
Have you ever made homemade hazelnut butter or hazelnut paste as some refer to it? It's easier than you think! All you need is unsalted raw hazelnuts and a super powerful blender and it can be made in just 20 minutes! Then you can add this tasty spread to overnight oats, as a filling for cupcakes or even drizzled on ice cream.
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Nutella Frosting
You can easily create a Nutella frosting by whipping it with other simple ingredients and turning it into a luxurious Nutella mousseline cream (German buttercream). It's well worth the effort!
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Nutella Babka
Homemade babka isn't hard to make, most of the work is done by your mixer! And the fluffy, pillowy brioche dough twisted around homemade Nutella filling gives you the most amazing taste and texture. Babka is a really cozy and comforting sweet bread to eat, it's often liked to a hug! Honestly, this has to be one of the best recipes using hazelnuts.
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Paris Brest
Simply put, Paris Brest is a showstopper French pastry. A circular ring of choux pastry is filled with a silky and rich hazelnut praline crème mousseline filling and topped with more toasted nuts. It's definitely worthy of a fancy patisserie window!
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Chocolate Bonbon with Hazelnut
This homemade chocolate bonbon with hazelnut is literally a few minutes of effort and will certainly impress everyone! Bonbons are the perfect bite-size treats but also can be the most appreciated handmade gift!
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Homemade Nutella
This easy homemade Nutella recipe is for you whether your local store runs out of Nutella or you're perhaps looking for a healthier chocolate hazelnut spread alternative (that is also crazy delicious). This is hands down the ultimate Nutella recipe that you can make in 15 minutes using a few simple ingredients. It is smooth and has a deep nutty flavor with delicious cocoa afternotes.
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Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This delicious Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree is the perfect way to bring together family and friends over the holidays! Made with a flaky puff pastry crust, creamy Nutella, and sweet powdered sugar, this fun and festive dessert won’t just satisfy your sweet tooth, but you will also have a blast making it!
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Best Unique Desserts
Unique desserts that capture attention and create a stir! This list of unique dessert ideas that break away from the norm will cause a sensation at any event.
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Best Coffee Desserts
Our guide to the best coffee desserts is filled with easy and mouthwatering coffee sweets from trusted recipes and tutorials that will teach you how to make them yourself. We chose these coffee dessert recipes because of their easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photos, and bold coffee flavor.
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This article was originally published as the Top 31 Best Hazelnut Desserts at Spatula Desserts.
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