Mock Ferrero Rochers

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4

Mock Ferrero Rochers for a luxurious chocolate treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

40 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

19g

Fat

18g

Mock Ferrero Rochers are a homemade version of the popular chocolate hazelnut treat, Ferrero Rocher. Made with crushed hazelnut wafer biscuits, ground hazelnuts, and Nutella, these homemade treats are the perfect indulgent dessert. The Nutella ensures that the mixture is perfectly sweet and the hazelnuts provide a delightful crunch. Finished off with a coating of rich dark chocolate, these treats are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the crushed hazelnut wafer biscuits, ground hazelnuts, ground almonds and rice flour.
2.	Add in the Nutella and mix until well combined.
3.	Form the mixture into small balls and place a hazelnut in the centre of each one.
4.	Place the balls in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
5.	Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or on a double boiler.
6.	Dip each ball in the melted chocolate using a fork and then place them on a tray lined with baking paper.
7.	Drizzle a little Frangelico over the top of each ball if desired.
8.	Place the tray in the fridge until the chocolate has set.

PROS

These Mock Ferrero Rochers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for satisfying those chocolate cravings.
The combination of hazelnut and chocolate is a match made in heaven, and the Nutella ensures that the mixture is perfectly sweet.

CONS

These treats are high in calories and fat, and consuming too many may lead to health issues.
It’s important to enjoy them in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hazelnuts are rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including improved heart health, reduced inflammation, and improved digestive health. Eating chocolates in moderation has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and reducing the formation of blood clots.

	350 g hazelnut wafer biscuits , crushed
	100 g ground hazelnuts
	75 g ground almonds
	50 g rice flour
	500 g nutella ( about 1 2/3 cups )
	60 hazelnuts
	500 g dark chocolate , melted
	2 tablespoons Frangelico ( optional )