Chocolate Hazelnut Drizzle

Sep 8, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with chocolate hazelnut drizzle on a cooling rack

A pourable chocolate hazelnut drizzle to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 5 min

Cook 3 min

Cool 10 min

Total 18 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

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Ingredients

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doughnuts

½ cup (150.0 g)chocolate hazelnut spread
¼ cup (60.0 ml)heavy cream

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Instructions

Warm the chocolate hazelnut spread and cream in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking, until smooth and pourable, about 2 minutes.
Drizzle over doughnuts while warm; it firms as it cools.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate hazelnut drizzle?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to cool. It makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store chocolate hazelnut drizzle?

Refrigerate for up to 1 week; rewarm gently until pourable.

A pourable chocolate hazelnut drizzle to drizzle over doughnuts. Makes about 1 cup; enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

84 Calories / serving

5.7g Fat

7.4g Carbs

0.9g Protein

7.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1008 cal · 68g fat · 89g carbs · 11g protein · 85g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 84 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 16 min·0.9 mi·~1850 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 12 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 14 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 20 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.