Chocolate Rocher Doughnuts

Here’s a full recipe for Chocolate Rocher Doughnuts—a decadent treat inspired by Ferrero Rocher chocolates, with hazelnut, chocolate, and a rich filling:

🍩 Chocolate Rocher Doughnuts

Ingredients (Makes 8–10 doughnuts)

For the doughnuts:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• ½ cup Nutella (or chocolate-hazelnut spread)
• ¼ cup crushed hazelnuts

For the glaze:

• 1 cup milk chocolate (melted)
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• ½ cup crushed hazelnuts

For garnish:

• Extra Nutella drizzle
• Whole hazelnuts or Ferrero Rocher chocolates (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the dough
   • In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
   • Add warm milk, butter, and egg. Knead until smooth (about 8–10 minutes).
   • Cover and let rise until doubled (1–1.5 hours).
2. Shape & fry
   • Roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a doughnut cutter or glass.
   • Place on a tray, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
   • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts until golden (2–3 minutes per side).
   • Drain on paper towels.
3. Fill
   • Once cooled slightly, pipe Nutella mixed with crushed hazelnuts into the center of each doughnut.
4. Glaze
   • Mix melted chocolate with cream until smooth.
   • Dip doughnuts into glaze, then sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts.
5. Finish
   • Drizzle with extra Nutella.
   • Garnish with whole hazelnuts or a Ferrero Rocher on top for a luxurious touch.

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Baked version: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of frying.
• Extra crunch: Roll glazed doughnuts in crushed wafer cookies.
• Elegant serving: Stack on a tiered tray with gold foil accents for a Ferrero Rocher-inspired look.