chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread substitute
in pie crust.

Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread adds subtle sweetness to pie crust dough. Any swap needs to deliver similar sweetness and moisture behavior in pie crust.

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01

Chocolate Chips

10.0best for pie crust
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Spread 2 tbsp per 1 oz chips; sweeter and nuttier, reduce sugar in recipe and expect softer texture

02

Molasses

6.7best for pie crust
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Dark and intensely sweet; use 1 tbsp molasses per 2 tbsp spread, very different flavor profile

03

Peanut Butter

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nutty and rich spread; add 1 tbsp cocoa and sugar for chocolate-hazelnut-like result

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04

Almond Butter

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Spread on toast or blend into smoothies; nuttier and less sweet, lacks chocolate flavor

05

Cocoa Powder

3.3
1 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Use 2 tbsp spread per 1 tbsp cocoa; much sweeter and nuttier, reduce sugar and butter in recipe

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