To adjust the recipe for hazelnut spread based on having 2 and 3/4 cups (or 2.75 cups) of hazelnuts instead of the original 2 cups, we can calculate the ratios for each of the other ingredients.
First, let's determine the scaling factor:
\[ \text{Scaling Factor} = \frac{\text{New amount of hazelnuts}}{\text{Original amount of hazelnuts}} = \frac{2.75}{2} = 1.375 \]
Now, let's multiply each of the other ingredients by this scaling factor (1.375):
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Pure vanilla extract: \[ 1/4 , \text{tsp} \times 1.375 = \frac{1.375}{4} \text{tsp} = 0.34375 \text{tsp} \approx 1/3 \text{tsp or a little less} \]
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Cocoa powder: \[ 1/4 , \text{cup} \times 1.375 = \frac{1.375}{4} \text{cup} = 0.34375 \text{cup} \approx 1/3 \text{cup} (a bit more than 1/3 cup) \]
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Sweetener of choice: \[ 1/3 , \text{cup} \times 1.375 = \frac{1.375}{3} \text{cup} \approx 0.4583 \text{cup} \approx 1/2 \text{cup} \]
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Salt: \[ 1/4 , \text{tsp} \times 1.375 = \frac{1.375}{4} \text{tsp} \approx 0.34375 \text{tsp} \approx 1/3 \text{tsp or a little less} \]
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Milk or oil: \[ 1/2 , \text{cup} \times 1.375 = 0.6875 \text{cup} \approx 2/3 \text{cup} \] or if using oil: \[ 2 , \text{tbsp} \times 1.375 = 2.75 \text{tbsp} \approx 2 \text{tbsp} + 2.25 \text{tsp} \]
Here are the new proportions rounded for simplicity:
- Hazelnuts: 2.75 cups
- Pure vanilla extract: ~1/3 tsp
- Cocoa powder: ~1/3 cup (a bit more than 1/3 cup)
- Sweetener: ~1/2 cup
- Salt: ~1/3 tsp
- Milk or oil: ~2/3 cup or ~2.75 tbsp oil
These measurements should give you a balanced hazelnut spread based on your available hazelnuts!
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