Hazelnut Praline Paste (French Spread)
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Hazelnut praline paste is a delicious gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast spread made from hazelnuts and caramel. It is also a base ingredient for many different pastries.
While you can buy hazelnut praline in grocery stores, you can also make it at home in less than 30 minutes. It is an easy recipe with a 100% guaranteed result!
You can enjoy hazelnut praline on its own, spread it on toast for breakfast, use it as a filling for pancakes or crepes, or to make delicious desserts and chocolates such as this Gourmet Ferrero Rocher.
Once ready, store your praline paste in a glass jar at room temperature for up to one week, or in the fridge for up to one month. If the oil separates, give it a quick mix with a spoon before using it.
You can also freeze your praline paste for up to 6 months in a jar. Let the paste thaw at room temperature before use.
Bon appétit!
Difficulty: 
Prep time: 10 mins / Cook time: 10 mins / Servings: 20 servings
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Hazelnut Praline Paste
10⅝ oz (300g) - Hazelnuts
5¼ oz (150g) - Sugar
1½ tsp (3g) - Sea salt flakes
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We advise that you prepare all the above ingredients before starting.
You will typically need: a scale, measuring cups, mixing bowls.
Hazelnut Praline Paste
1 - Preheat your oven at 350°F (175°C).
2 - Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (or a silicone mat) and roast them at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
3 - Add the sugar to a saucepan (or like us a saucier pan) and gently melt the sugar over medium-low heat until the caramel is golden brown.
Tip: All-Clad is the gold standard for professional quality stainless steel cookware.
4 - Once the caramel is ready, pour it on a silicone mat with the help of a spatula, and allow it to cool completely. Then, break the caramel into pieces by hand, and set aside.
5 - Add the roasted hazelnuts and the caramel pieces into a food processor (or a powerful blender such as a Vitamix). Then, blend until completely smooth. It may take around 4 to 6 minutes depending on how powerful your blender is.
Tip: Here, we are using the excellent Breville Sous Chef food processor. If you opted for a blender instead, Vitamix blenders are by far the best we have ever owned: Vitamix Explorian, Vitamix Professional Series 750, and the new generation Vitamix A3500.
6 - Mix in the sea salt flakes with a spoon and store the hazelnut praline paste in a food container or a glass jar.
7 - Enjoy!
Watch our video (starting at 0:32) for more details!
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Disclaimer: baking/cooking times vary according to each appliance. Make sure to always control halfway through for success.
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