Joy Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 330g

Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Joy Crunchy Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 330g is an indulgent Italian chocolate spread that combines smooth hazelnut chocolate cream with crunchy wafer pieces and chopped hazelnuts for a texture-packed finish. Created by the makers of premium gelato, this next-generation spread brings together rich flavour and satisfying crunch in every spoonful.

Unlike traditional chocolate spreads, Joy was developed to capture the luxurious textures and flavours found in artisan gelato. The result is a creamy hazelnut spread with layers of crisp wafer and roasted hazelnut throughout, making it just as enjoyable straight from the jar as it is drizzled over pancakes, waffles, croissants and desserts. At i4C, we love using it as a filling for pastries, a topping for ice cream and cheesecakes, or simply spread generously on brioche toast. As seen on James Martin's Saturday Morning, it's a chocolate hazelnut spread that brings something genuinely luxurious to the breakfast table and dessert menu.

Key Features:

• 330g jar
• Made in Italy
• Smooth hazelnut chocolate spread with crunchy wafer pieces
• Contains chopped hazelnuts for added texture
• Created by artisan gelato makers
• Suitable as a dessert topping, filling or spread
• As seen on James Martin's Saturday Morning
• Rich, creamy texture with a satisfying crunch
• Easy to spread, drizzle and spoon
• Also available in a 1.3kg catering size tub

Recipe Inspiration:

• Spread generously inside warm croissants and finish with a dusting of icing sugar for an indulgent breakfast treat.
• Spoon over vanilla ice cream and top with chopped toasted hazelnuts for a simple dessert.
• Use as a filling for chocolate cupcakes, doughnuts or layer cakes for added texture and flavour.
• Swirl through cheesecake batter before baking to create a hazelnut chocolate ripple effect.

Why do Italian chocolate spreads have such a distinctive flavour?

Italy has a long tradition of combining premium cocoa with locally grown hazelnuts, particularly in regions such as Piedmont. This heritage has helped shape the rich, nutty flavour profile that many people associate with authentic Italian chocolate spreads.

What makes a crunchy chocolate spread different from a smooth chocolate spread?

Crunchy chocolate spreads include additional ingredients such as wafer pieces, biscuit crumbs or chopped nuts to create contrast in texture. This gives a more layered eating experience and adds extra interest when used in desserts and baking.

Why do hazelnuts pair so well with chocolate?

Hazelnuts naturally contain roasted, buttery flavour notes that complement the richness of cocoa. This combination has been enjoyed for generations and remains one of the most popular flavour pairings in confectionery, desserts and chocolate spreads.

Ingredients:

Sugar; Non-hydrogenated vegetable fats and oils: sunflower, palm, rapeseed; toasted HAZELNUT paste (19%), skimmed MILK powder, toasted HAZELNUT grains (5.4%); cocoa 10-12; wafer grains (2.6%): (WHEAT flour, WHEAT starch, sugar, vegetable fats (palm oil), skimmed MILK powder, emulsifier: SOY lecithin, salt, raising agents: disodium diphosphate and carbonate sodium acid, sodium and ammonium bicarbonate, vanillin, flavourings, colouring: caramel); Whole MILK powder, fructose; emulsifier: SOY lecithin; cocoa butter, flavouring, salt.

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