Whenever we find an easy way to make a homemade version of our favorite treats, we can’t hold it back. This homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe comes together in no time, only takes a few ingredients, and truly hits the spot.
A healthy version of Ferrero Rocher truffles
Don’t get me wrong, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the original. We truly believe that balance is key. However, sometimes we love to throw a healthier version out there.
For us, it’s also a fun and creative DYI-like process to get there. After some trial and error, we couldn’t be happier with these Ferrero Rocher balls. It has a rich hazelnut and chocolate taste, it has that outer layer of crunchiness, and oh, did I mention it only takes 4 ingredients?
How are these homemade Ferrero Rocher made?
When we say a recipe is easy, it really is. We love no-fuss coking and baking, use easily accessible ingredients and as few steps as possible. Everyone’s day is busy, so we like to simplify the cooking and baking process wherever we can 🙂
Talking about ingredients, we love that this recipe only needs 4 ingredients:
- Hazelnuts (you’ll need a food processor to ground and chop them)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Maple syrup or honey
- Chocolate (to melt)
Still deciding? You might also like our 2-ingredient chocolate truffles, easy Raffaello balls, or Bounty balls
Homemade Ferrero Rocher Recipe
Ingredients
- 150 g hazelnuts (20 whole, 60g ground in a blender, 60g chopped)
- 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 70 g maple syrup
- 150 g melting chocolate
Instructions
- Step 1: Set aside 20 hazelnuts (these will be the core of your homemade Ferrero Rocher).
- Step 2: In a food processor, blend 60g hazelnuts until finely ground.
- Step 3: Empty your food processor, add the remaining 60g hazelnuts, and pulse it a few times to get chopped hazelnuts for the coating..
- Step 4: In a medium bowl, combine cocoa powder, finely ground hazelnuts and maple syrup. Mix until fully combined.
- Step 5: Place a hazelnut inside one teaspoon of the chocolate-hazelnut mass, and roll it into a ball.
- Step 6: Melt the chocolate, then cover each ball in the chocolate and roll it in the chopped hazelnuts. Let them set until hardened and store in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
