Hazelnut Chocolate Bar Recipe
Rich, silky, and beautifully layered, this no-bake bar has a smooth chocolate shell, a creamy homemade hazelnut filling, and crisp toasted kataifi for the perfect bite.
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Layers
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 tablespoon tahini or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil vegetable oil, or melted butter
Homemade Hazelnut Cream Layer
- 1 cup hazelnuts shelled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini or melted butter;
- ½ teaspon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark
Kataifi Crunch
- ½ -1 cup kataifi pastry
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts optional
Instructions
Prepare the Pan.
- Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later. If you prefer, you can use a chocolate bar mold or another small rectangular container instead. Set aside.
Toast the Kataifi.
- Break the kataifi pastry into short pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in the kataifi, sugar, and salt.
- Cook, stirring often, until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer it to a plate and let it cool completely. If using chopped hazelnuts, stir them into the cooled kataifi.
Melt the White Chocolate.
- Combine the white chocolate chips and ½ teaspoon coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 15 to 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Set aside for the decorative drizzle.
Make the Bottom Chocolate Layer.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or melted butter), and the tahini, if using.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and fully melted.
Build the First Layer.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the bottom of the prepared pan for a decorative effect, if desired.
- Freeze for 2 to 3 minutes until set.
- Pour the melted semisweet chocolate over the top and spread it into an even layer.
- Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles, then freeze for 10 minutes.
Make the Hazelnut Filling.
- Add the toasted hazelnuts, melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, tahini, vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little more oil if needed.
- Fold about two-thirds of the cooled toasted kataifi into the hazelnut cream, reserving the remaining kataifi for the next layer.
Add the Filling.
- Spread the hazelnut mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining toasted kataifi over the top and gently press it into the filling with the back of a spoon.
- Freeze for 10 to 15 minutes.
Make the Top Chocolate Layer.
- Combine the remaining semisweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or melted butter), and the tahini, if using, in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is completely smooth.
Finish the Chocolate Bar.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the hazelnut filling and spread it into an even layer.
- Gently tap the pan on the counter to smooth the surface.
Chill and Serve.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Lift the bar out of the pan using the parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Slice with a warm knife. Run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe it dry, and slice the bars for clean, neat edges. Wipe the knife between cuts for the best presentation.
- Spread each layer evenly. An offset spatula or the back of a spoon helps create smooth, even layers for a professional-looking finish.
- Chill between layers. Don't skip the freezer or refrigerator time between layers. It keeps the chocolate and hazelnut filling from mixing together and creates clean, distinct layers.
- Line the pan with parchment paper. Leaving an overhang makes it much easier to lift the chocolate bars out without breaking them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg