Crema de cacao con cacahuete

One of our favorite things to do when visiting Spain is go to the most amazing chocolate shop Cacao Sampaka. They not only sell the most amazing chocolates but also have a cafe to taste their amazing chocolates in all sorts of other forms. One of our favorite items is a chocolate and peanut butter sandwich. So simple, yet so delicious. 

I had a jar of the wonderful chocolate spread, but it is no more. Yesterday we took the kids to high tea and they served a Nutella sandwich. I then realized that I could make my own. 

I used this recipe, substituting the hazelnuts for peanuts and left out the sugar.

Crema de Cacao con Cacahuete (Chocolate Cream with Peanuts)

2 cups (heaping) roasted peanuts (I used half salted)

1 pound semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature

1 cup heavy cream

Grind peanuts in food processor or blender until paste forms. 

Place chocolate in a medium metal bowl. Set bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water; stir often until chocolate is melted and smooth. 

Remove from heat and add the butter. Stir to completely incorporate. 

Add the chocolate mixture to the nuts and blend a few second to fully combine.

With the motor running pour in the cream and blend a few seconds to fully combine. 



The paste will be very thin at this point, as it cools it will thicken. Place into jars for storage and cool, or spread directly on toast. Enjoy!