Chocolate Hazelnut Filling

Jul 6, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A rich, pipeable chocolate hazelnut filling for doughnuts. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Chill 30 min

Total 45 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

¾ cup (225.0 g)chocolate hazelnut spread
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream, cold
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

In a large bowl, beat the chocolate hazelnut spread with 1/4 cup of the cream until smooth and loose.
In a chilled bowl, whip the remaining cream and salt to stiff peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate hazelnut spread mixture in two additions until evenly combined.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spoon the filling into a piping bag fitted with a long filling tip. Poke a small hole in the side of each cooled doughnut and pipe in about 2 tablespoons, until the doughnut feels heavy.

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 2 days; keep filled doughnuts chilled.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate hazelnut filling?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep, plus 30 minutes to chill. It makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

How should I store chocolate hazelnut filling?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days; keep filled doughnuts chilled.

A rich, pipeable chocolate hazelnut filling for doughnuts. Makes about 2 1/2 cups; fills 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

168 Calories / serving

12.9g Fat

11.4g Carbs

1.6g Protein

11.1g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2016 cal · 155g fat · 137g carbs · 19g protein · 133g sugar

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

Per serving · 168 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 32 min·1.9 mi·~3750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 23 min·1.2 mi·~2300 steps
Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 24 min
Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Stair climbing 16 min·~1450 steps
Dancing 27 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 39 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.