Chocolate Hazelnut Cups are easy, no-bake candies made with chocolate and a creamy Nutella-style hazelnut filling. A simple homemade candy recipe perfect for holidays, parties, or sweet cravings.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cups
These Chocolate Hazelnut Cups are rich, creamy, chocolatey, and ridiculously easy to make. Think homemade chocolate cups filled with a smooth Nutella-style hazelnut cream. No baking, no fancy equipment, no candy thermometer. Just chocolate, filling, chill, and devour.
They are perfect for parties, holidays, edible gifts, dessert trays, or those moments when you need a little chocolate situation immediately. Which, honestly, is often.
If you love peanut butter cups but want a hazelnut chocolate version, this recipe is your new best friend.
Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Chocolate Cups
- No baking required: perfect for hot days or quick treats.
- Easy ingredients: chocolate, hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and butter.
- Great for gifting: beautiful on holiday trays or dessert boxes.
- Customizable: decorate with hazelnuts, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, or sea salt.
- Nutella lovers’ dream: creamy chocolate hazelnut filling in every bite.
How To Make Chocolate Hazelnut Cups
Start by lining a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Melt the chocolate and spoon a little into each liner. Then spread it up the sides to create the chocolate shell. I used a silicone mini muffin pan lined with paper liners for easy removal, but a regular mini muffin pan with liners works just as well.
You can use a spoon, small spatula, or clean fingers to coat the bottom and sides. The goal is to create a little chocolate cup that will hold the hazelnut filling.
Once the liners are coated, chill them until the chocolate hardens. This helps the cups keep their shape before adding the filling.
The Creamy Hazelnut Filling
The filling is made with hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and melted butter. It becomes thick, creamy, and easy to pipe or spoon into the chocolate cups.
For less mess, place the filling in a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and pipe it into the cups. It does not have to look perfect because more chocolate goes on top. Chocolate is very forgiving that way.
Add as much or as little filling as you like. Use the back of a spoon to flatten it slightly so the top layer of chocolate sits nicely.
Seal The Cups With Chocolate
Once the filling is inside, cover each cup with more melted chocolate. Use a spoon to spread the chocolate over the top and seal the filling inside.
Before chilling, decorate the tops with chopped hazelnuts, sprinkles, flaky sea salt, chocolate shavings, or leave them plain. Plain chocolate cups are still very much invited to the party.
Tips For The Best Chocolate Hazelnut Cups
- Use good chocolate: better chocolate gives better flavor and texture.
- Chill between layers: this helps the cups hold their shape.
- Do not overfill: leave room for the top layer of chocolate.
- Use mini muffin liners: they make the cups easy to remove and serve.
- Store chilled: the filling stays firmer and cleaner to bite.
Decoration Ideas
These homemade chocolate cups are easy to dress up. Try chopped toasted hazelnuts, chopped chocolate, sprinkles, gold sugar, sea salt, cocoa nibs, or a drizzle of white chocolate.
For holidays, use seasonal sprinkles. For a more elegant look, use chopped hazelnuts and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
Can I Make These Ahead?
Yes. Chocolate Hazelnut Cups are perfect for making ahead because they need time to chill anyway. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
They are great for parties, holiday dessert trays, cookie boxes, edible gifts, and late-night fridge visits.
How To Store Chocolate Hazelnut Cups
Store the cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for several days. You can also freeze them for longer storage, then thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cups Recipe
I hope you make these delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Cups at home. They are easy, creamy, chocolatey, and perfect when you want homemade candy without turning on the oven.
Chocolate Hazelnut Cups
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 Cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
- Chopped Hazelnuts optional
Instructions
Make Chocolate Shells
- Prepare a mini muffin pan with paper liners, or use a silicone mold/pan.
- Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate into each liner.
- Spread chocolate up the sides to coat bottom and walls.
- Refrigerate 10 minutes until set.
Make Filling
- Stir hazelnut spread, powdered sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
Fill Cups
- Spoon or pipe filling into each chocolate shell, leaving room at top.
Seal
- Cover filling with remaining melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts if desired.
Chill
- Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes until firm.
Serve
- Remove liners and enjoy.
Notes
- Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Mini silicone molds also work well.
- Store refrigerated up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Top with sea salt, sprinkles, or drizzle for variations.
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