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Best chocolate-hazelnut spread, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Genevieve Yam, Ellie Crowley, Sarah Farmer and Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Recommendations come from seriouseats.com, tasteofhome.com and thekitchn.com.

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    Top pick

    Marco Colzani Cacao e Nocciole Crema Spalmabile

    Chosen by
    The clear winner of Serious Eats’ blind test of nine spreads (3.7/5): 50% Piedmont hazelnuts, no emulsifiers, and “perfectly balanced.” “We collectively decided this was our idea of what gianduja should taste like.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗
  2. 2

    Nutella Hazelnut Spread

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    Also chosen by
    Every taster’s pick in Taste of Home’s blind test of 10: “incredibly smooth and supple” (Farmer), with hazelnut and chocolate “in even measure without being overly sweet” (Crowley). Also first in The Kitchn’s blind test of seven.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: tasteofhome.com ↗
  3. 3

    Lindt Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Spread

    Chosen by
    Taste of Home’s best chocolate-forward spread: “rich, glossy and perfectly sweet,” with Lindt’s milk chocolate in front and hazelnut in support.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: tasteofhome.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best chocolate-hazelnut spread, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Marco Colzani Cacao e Nocciole Crema Spalmabile, chosen by Genevieve Yam (Serious Eats). The clear winner of Serious Eats’ blind test of nine spreads (3.7/5): 50% Piedmont hazelnuts, no emulsifiers, and “perfectly balanced.” “We collectively decided this was our idea of what gianduja should taste like.” Source: seriouseats.com ↗
What are the other top picks for chocolate-hazelnut spread?
No. 2 is Nutella Hazelnut Spread, chosen by Sarah Farmer (Taste of Home Test Kitchen); Ellie Crowley (Taste of Home). No. 3 is Lindt Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Spread, chosen by Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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