White Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup skinned hazelnuts, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Place the white chocolate in a small bowl; set aside.
In a small, heavy saucepan over moderate heat, bring the cream to a boil.
Remove pan from heat and pour the cream over the chocolate, shaking the bowl to immerse the chocolate completely.
Let stand for 1 minute, then beat with a wire whisk until smooth.
Blend in the ground hazelnuts and vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate until of spreading consistency, about 1 hour.
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