If you're a fan of the sweet, slightly toasted flavor of hazelnuts, this syrup is for you! Ideal for topping ice cream made with Ninja Creami, it adds an irresistibly indulgent touch. Imagine vanilla or chocolate ice cream with this hazelnut syrup… Yum!
Ingredients :
- 150g of hazelnuts (preferably roasted)
- 200 g of sugar
- 250 ml of water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt (to intensify the flavor)
Preparation :
- Prepare the hazelnuts.
If your hazelnuts aren't roasted yet, bake them in the oven for 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F), then let them cool. Rub them in a clean cloth to remove the skins. Once ready, blend them to obtain a smooth hazelnut paste. That smell of roasted hazelnuts… pure bliss! - Prepare the syrup.
In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar, then heat over medium heat. Stir regularly until the sugar is completely dissolved. You should get a syrupy consistency after about 5 minutes. - Add the hazelnut paste.
Stir the hazelnut paste into your syrup. Mix well until the paste is completely incorporated. For an even richer flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the taste. - Simmer
gently for about 10 minutes. The syrup should thicken slightly while remaining fluid. - Let it cool.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before pouring it into a bottle or airtight container. It keeps well in the fridge for a week (if you can resist the urge to finish it all before then!).
My Personal Tip:
This hazelnut syrup is a delight to drizzle over chocolate ice cream or even vanilla ice cream with Ninja Creami. For a truly indulgent touch, try swirling this syrup into caramel ice cream or adding it to milkshakes. And if you want a quick and incredibly decadent dessert, drizzle some syrup over crepes or waffles and top with a scoop of ice cream… guaranteed success!
There you have it! With this homemade hazelnut syrup, you can transform any ice cream or dessert into an explosion of delicious flavors. It's simple, quick, and above all, so good! Your creations with Ninja Creami have never been so irresistible.
