How to Make Cream Chocolate at Home (Easy, Smooth, and Delicious)

Mehmet Tekeli
Oct 10
2 min read

f you love the taste of rich, silky chocolate cream — the kind you can spread on bread, pancakes, or drizzle over desserts — you’ll be happy to know you can easily make it at home.This homemade cream chocolate spread recipe uses simple ingredients and gives you that professional texture and flavor similar to popular brands — but fresher, healthier, and completely customizable.

🥣 What Is Cream Chocolate?

Cream chocolate, also known as chocolate spread, is a sweet, smooth blend made from cocoa powder, sugar, milk, butter, and sometimes hazelnuts or vegetable oil.It’s widely used on breakfast toast, in cakes, and as a filling for pastries.While store-bought versions like Nutella are famous, making your own homemade chocolate cream gives you control over sweetness, flavor, and ingredient quality.

🍫 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s the list of ingredients to make about 400 g (1½ cups) of chocolate cream spread:

½ cup hazelnuts (optional, for a nutty flavor)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup condensed milk (or ½ cup milk + 2 tbsp sugar)
2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

👉 For vegan or dairy-free chocolate cream: replace milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step: How to Make Homemade Cream Chocolate

Step 1: Roast the Hazelnuts (Optional)

If using hazelnuts, roast them at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until fragrant.Remove their skins by rubbing them in a kitchen towel. This step adds that authentic nutty chocolate aroma.

Step 2: Blend into a Paste

Place the hazelnuts in a blender or food processor and mix until they turn into a creamy butter texture.If you’re skipping nuts, move directly to the next step.

Step 3: Add Cocoa, Sugar, and Milk

Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, condensed milk (or regular milk + sugar), and a pinch of salt.Blend or whisk until smooth.

Step 4: Melt and Mix the Butter

Gently melt butter (or coconut oil) and mix it into the chocolate blend.Add vanilla extract and continue blending until the mixture becomes glossy and thick — like commercial spread chocolate.

Step 5: Cool and Store

Pour the warm cream chocolate into a clean glass jar.Let it cool to room temperature, then store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

🍯 Tips for Perfect Homemade Chocolate Cream

Add a tablespoon of honey for a natural sweetness and glossy texture.
Use dark cocoa powder for a stronger chocolate taste.
Want a thicker spread? Add a little more cocoa or less milk.
For a white-and-brown duo effect, make one portion with white chocolate and swirl them together — like Duo Spread Chocolate.

❤️ Why Make Your Own Cream Chocolate?

No preservatives or artificial flavors.
Customizable sweetness and thickness.
Fresh ingredients and better nutritional control.
Fun DIY gift idea for family and friends.

Homemade cream chocolate isn’t just a recipe — it’s a creative, delicious experience that connects you with the art of chocolate making.