Mediterranean Diet Friendly Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Clusters
Rich, bittersweet chocolate meets the deep, toasty crunch of freshly roasted hazelnuts in a treat that feels genuinely indulgent without straying from wholesome ingredients. The approach here is beautifully simple — just four ingredients, all of them pulling real nutritional weight. Dark chocolate at 70% cacao or higher brings the antioxidants and healthy fats that make it a celebrated staple in Mediterranean-style eating, while hazelnuts add heart-friendly monounsaturated fats and a satisfying richness. Toasting the hazelnuts yourself and rubbing off the skins is a small extra step that pays off enormously in flavor and aroma. A whisper of cinnamon stirred into the melted chocolate adds warmth and complexity, and the flaky sea salt finish makes every cluster taste like something from a specialty chocolate shop. These come together with no special equipment beyond a double boiler setup and a baking sheet, and a quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to set them firm. Keep a batch in an airtight container and you'll have a genuinely satisfying sweet fix ready whenever the craving hits.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast for 10–12 minutes, until the skins are cracked and the nuts are fragrant and golden beneath the skin.
- 2
Transfer the hot hazelnuts onto a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over them, and rub vigorously for about 1 minute to remove most of the skins. Let the nuts cool for 5 minutes.
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