{"id":587,"date":"2026-03-23T11:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/?p=587"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:16:33","slug":"pure-cocoa-fritters-with-molten-nocilla-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/pure-cocoa-fritters-with-molten-nocilla-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Pure Cocoa Fritters with Molten Nocilla Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"587\" class=\"elementor elementor-587\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58777a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"58777a0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d805806 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d805806\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80de07f elementor-view-default 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64s-28.654 64-64 64-64-28.654-64-64S60.654 0 96 0m48 144h-11.36c-22.711 10.443-49.59 10.894-73.28 0H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v136c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h16v136c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h64c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V352h16c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V192c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 fritters\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2345d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d2345d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f385071 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f385071\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e70c551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e70c551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nocilla-small.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-404\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nocilla-small.png 400w, https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nocilla-small-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08fa9c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08fa9c3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbf3d0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbf3d0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For this recipe we recommend\u00a0<b>Nocilla Original<\/b>, our classic cocoa and hazelnut spread.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0440035 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0440035\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1a6028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1a6028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Crispy, indulgent fritters hiding a gooey, melted Nocilla heart \u2014 a Spanish carnival classic with a rich cocoa twist. Best eaten fresh and warm, rolled generously in caster sugar. They disappear fast, so make plenty.<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">350\u00a0g\u00a0 Nocilla Original<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">2\u00a0eggs<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">80\u00a0ml\u00a0water<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">30 g\u00a0caster sugar<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">20 g\u00a0ColaCao Cacao Puro<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">145 g\u00a0plain flour, plus extra for dusting<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">3 g\u00a0baking powder<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">Sunflower or light olive oil, for frying<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">White caster sugar, for coating<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">Vegan option!\u00a0Replace the eggs with 2 flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water each, rested 10 minutes).<\/p><h2>Step-by-step instructions<\/h2><p><b><\/b><b>1. Freeze the Nocilla cubes (the day before)<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Spoon\u00a0350\u00a0g of\u00a0Nocilla Original\u00a0into a small ice cube tray or silicone mini mould \u2014 roughly 1 teaspoon per cube. Freeze for a minimum of 24 hours until completely solid. This step is non-negotiable: the frozen centre holds its shape in the hot oil and melts into a gooey surprise as the fritter cooks.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>2. Make the cocoa batter<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Put\u00a0eggs,\u00a0water,\u00a0caster sugar,\u00a0ColaCao Cacao Puro, flour, and\u00a0baking powder\u00a0into a blender or food processor. Blitz until completely smooth with no lumps \u2014 the batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>3. Rest the batter<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Pour the batter into a bowl, cover tightly with cling film, and refrigerate for\u00a02 h.\u00a0Resting lets the gluten relax and the baking powder do its work, giving you a lighter, crispier fritter rather than a dense, doughy one.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>4. Prepare for frying<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Heat\u00a0sunflower or light olive oil, for frying\u00a0in a deep, heavy-based frying pan to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) \u2014 use a kitchen thermometer if you have one. Take the Nocilla cubes straight from the freezer and skewer each one with a long wooden cocktail stick. For extra adhesion, lightly dust the cubes in plain flour before dipping: it gives the batter something to grip.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>5. Coat and fry<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Dip each frozen cube into the chilled cocoa batter, letting any excess drip off. Lower immediately into the hot oil and fry for 2\u20132m 30s, turning once, until deeply golden and crisp all over. Fry in small batches \u2014 overcrowding drops the oil temperature and makes the fritters greasy. Work quickly: the Nocilla centre should stay molten, not overcooked.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>Lighter baking alternative<\/i><\/span>\u00a0Not keen on deep-frying? Place the battered frozen cubes on a lined baking tray, spray generously with oil, and bake at 200\u00b0C fan (390\u00b0F) for 12\u201315 minutes until set and golden. The texture will be softer rather than crispy, but the molten centre is just as good. Roll in sugar straight from the oven.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>6. Drain, coat in sugar and serve<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Lift the fritters out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on kitchen paper. While still hot, roll each one generously in\u00a0white caster sugar, for coating. Serve immediately \u2014 the molten centre is at its best right out of the pan.<\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">Tips &amp; Tricks<\/h2><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Work fast once the Nocilla cubes leave the freezer \u2014 if they soften before hitting the oil, the batter slides off and the filling leaks.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Oil temperature is everything. Too cool <span class=\"s2\">\u2192<\/span> greasy, heavy fritters. Too hot <span class=\"s2\">\u2192<\/span> burnt outside, cold centre. Keep the thermometer close and adjust the heat between batches.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Always dust the frozen cubes in flour before dipping \u2014 this single step makes a noticeable difference to how well the batter sticks.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">For extra indulgence, finish with a drizzle of warm caramel or melted dark chocolate over the sugar-coated fritters before serving.<\/li><li class=\"li1\">A pinch of flaky sea salt scattered over the sugar coating adds a sophisticated contrast that really lifts the whole thing.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">These fritters are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering \u2014 from a casual family pudding to a festive celebration. Once you&#8217;ve mastered the basic recipe, the possibilities are endless: try filling the cubes with peanut butter, white chocolate spread, or even a spoonful of your favourite jam for a fun twist. How ever you make them, one thing is certain \u2014 there won&#8217;t be any left.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>20 min + 2 h rest medium 25 fritters For this recipe we recommend\u00a0Nocilla Original, our classic cocoa and hazelnut spread. Crispy, indulgent fritters hiding a gooey, melted Nocilla heart \u2014 a Spanish carnival classic with a rich cocoa twist. Best eaten fresh and warm, rolled generously in caster sugar. They disappear fast, so make&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/pure-cocoa-fritters-with-molten-nocilla-centre\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pure Cocoa Fritters with Molten Nocilla Centre<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=587"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":592,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587\/revisions\/592"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}