Almond gianduja

Ingredients

• 1 cup toasted almonds
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Step-by-step preparation

1. In a food processor, grind the toasted almonds until fine and smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed so they grind evenly.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the chocolate, sugar, oil and salt. Stir constantly until the chocolate has melted completely and the mixture is smooth.
3. Add the ground almonds to the chocolate and stir until fully incorporated.
4. Pour the mixture into a jar or airtight container and let it cool at room temperature for a few minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until set firm but still soft.
5. Serve the almond gianduja as a spread on toast or cookies, or use it in your baking.