Hazelnut Chocolate Liqueur Drink

A bottle of labelled chocolate hazelnut liqueur surrounded by smaller bottles and Ferrero Rocher chocolates.

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Hazelnut Chocolate Liqueur Drink

This hazelnut and chocolate liqueur drink is quick & easy to make and a great homemade chocolate liqueur to enjoy with, or gift to, loved ones. Rich, creamy, chocolatey and irresistible. (Makes 375ml).

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine: British, Italian, Worldwide

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 145kcal

Author: Jane Coupland

Ingredients

150 ml Single cream 18% fat content
3 tablespoons Whole milk
2 tablespoons Condensed milk
50 g Semi-sweet chocolate (50% cocoa solids) - or use 25g milk chocolate and 25g dark chocolate with 70% cocoa solids
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
100 ml Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
50 ml Brandy

Instructions

Pour the cream and milk into a small saucepan. Add the condensed milk. Heat over a gentle heat until the cream mixture reaches approximately 70°C (do not let it boil).
150 ml Single cream, 3 tablespoons Whole milk, 2 tablespoons Condensed milk
Chop the chocolate finely and add to the cream. Stir briefly, then let the contents of the pan sit for 1 minute. Use a handheld whisk or wooden spoon to mix the ingredients until smooth and no lumps of chocolate remain.
50 g Semi-sweet chocolate
Add the vanilla extract, brandy and Frangelico hazelnut liqueur. Whisk well using a handheld whisk or stir with a wooden spoon.
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 100 ml Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur, 50 ml Brandy
(Optional) For an ultra smooth finish, strain your cream liqueur through a nut bag.
Decant into a sealable bottle, label, seal and store in the fridge.

Notes

Use clean equipment: Even a slight trace of acidic substances, such as citrus juice or vinegar, will cause the liqueur to split (curdle).
Check the use-by date on your cream: If your cream is near or at it's use-by date be aware that this will reduce the shelf-life of your chocolate hazelnut liqueur. It's better to use cream that is well within date.
Keep refrigerated: This hazelnut chocolate liqueur drink must be stored in the fridge as it contains fresh cream. Store it in a sealable bottle or container and it will stay fresh for at least 4 weeks.
Shake well before serving: It is natural for the indredients to settle as the bottle is stored in the fridge. Give it a firm shake for around 30 seconds to redistribute all ingredients before pouring a glass.
Swap the brandy: Vodka can be used in place of brandy when making this chocolate liqueur drink. Note that brandy adds mellowness to the final flavour which won't be present if you swap to vodka.

Serving Suggestions

Neat: Pour it into a glass straight from the fridge.
On the rocks: Try your chocolate hazelnut liqueur served over ice.
Garnished: Decorations are everything. Thread Ferrero Rocher chocolates onto cocktail picks for a fun, on-theme presentation.
As part of dessert: Pour it over ice cream (vanilla, chocolate or coffee flavour ice creams all pair well).
With dessert: This chocolate liqueur drink is lovely alongside Ferrero Rocher cake or Ferrero Rocher cheesecake.
Gift it: Decant into small bottles and gift them to friends.

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