Description
Hazelnut (corylus avallana)
Also called Filberts or Cobnuts, Hazelnuts grow on small spreading trees, inside a fuzzy outer husk, that as it ripens, reveals a hard-shell housing a nutritious, edible kernel. Of all the nuts the Hazelnut is prized for its rich, sweet, creamy flavour and distinctive aroma. Hazelnut the most ‘royal’ of nuts is associated with the most decadent desserts and the grandest gourmets.
A splash of Hazelnut Essence is a great way to sweeten coffee but with the added bonus of that ‘creamy’ flavour.
This delicious Hazelnut syrup can be drizzled lightly onto ice cream and other desserts, as a delicious topping or used to make milk shakes.
Try these delicious hot and cold drinks
* Based on a 250ml serving size
Hazelnut Latté
Extract a double espresso shot into a cup or glass and add 25mls of Hazelnut Essence. Next, heat your milk of choice. Pour hot milk over the espresso/essence mixture.
*essences can be added to any and all of your coffees from flat whites to plunger or filter brews.
Hazelnut Shakes
1. You will need a blender.
2. Take a blender jug and fill it with 250mls of fresh full cream milk.
3. Add 15mls of Hazelnut Essence.
4. Complete the recipe with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
5. Blend on high for 20 seconds and Enjoy.