Next Post
Homemade Holidays: Let’s Make the House Smell Like Christmas.
This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
So, I guess this week is all about simple.
Let’s see, Monday was all about some quick, cheesy and pretty healthy pasta. Tuesday was all about some 5 ingredient sweet chocolate and peanut butter cookies. Wednesday was the simplest – wild rice casserole, a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table. Thursday was just plain embarrassingly easy, cheesy puff pastry swirls <–SO GOOD by the way. And today – Loaded Chocolate Hazelnut Liquor Turnovers with Salted Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream .
I didn’t mean for all these beyond simple recipes to happen in one week, but hey, I am not going to complain about simple, easy recipes. Especially now with my oven broken… indefinitely.
Yeah, I have not a clue how we are going to cook our Thanksgiving turkey this year. John, who is working as a consultant on the Barn (so he is here working all the time) swears by this giant crockpot thing he cooks his turkey in. He says it even browns the thing. No idea how that is possible, but at this point, I think it is our only option.
Either that or no turkey and we eat soup… totally lame.
There will be turkey on Thanksgiving. With or without an oven. Still not sure how, but it’s gonna happen.
The earliest we are going to get our oven fixed is December 3rd, so I am going to be cooking out of a tiny 8-inch oven till then. Oh my gosh. It stresses me out just thinking about it.
But I guess I just need to be grateful that at least the I eight by thirteen inch oven works. Guess I will be cooking in batches for while. Again… oh man, still stressing. I mean this is high time, baking season.
I think I need a cookie. Or two.
Or actually a turnover, because I have three batches worth. YUMMERS.
So originally I had planned to show you guys something kind of Christmassy today, but then my mind told me that I should hold of until after Thanksgiving. It’s kind of stupid though since Thanksgiving is crazy late this year. I actually feel like we are being cheated out of the Christmas season because Thanksgiving is almost the latest it can ever be. I love Thanksgiving, but I will be honest here, I love Christmas so much more. It’s my favorite time.
It’s all good though because I am way too excited about these chocolate hazelnut liquor turnovers. They may seem so simple, but I promise, everything about these is deliciously awesome.
And how perfect are these for Thanksgiving? They’re like pie, but easier, and super cute because everything in small form is always way cute.
If you love chocolate and your adore pie crust, than these turnovers are so your thing. They are packed to the brim with lightly salted chocolate. And that pie dough? It’s spiked with hazelnut liquor, which if you didn’t already know is the tastiest thing ever. Just the smell of that liquor is awesome.
Oh jeez, and now I sound like an alcoholic. I promise, I only use booze to bake and cook with. It’s how I like to get my fix. Of course, as the title states, there is chocolate involved, practically a given with me.
I also sprinkled the chocolate with just a little coffee to really help the chocolate shine. Whoamazing I tell ya. And yes, I am making “whoamazing” a word.
Oh, and you can’t forget the whipped cream. Like the whipped cream is just AWESOME with these. I didn’t know what to call it because not only is it mixed with a little salt and vanilla beans, but I also added some hazelnut liquor to it as well. Literally it’s the best whipped cream ever. It’s the perfect last touch, and the vanilla flavors pair incredibly with the liquor and chocolate. Plus, just a pinch of salt makes these extra delish.
Have I mentioned I love salt? Because I do and especially with chocolate. I would expect to see a lot of salted things coming up over the next thirty-seven days – yep that’s how many are left – Â between now until Christmas.
And now I need to go figure out how to cook Thanksgiving dinner without an oven.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Wish me luck… or maybe just send me more chocolate. That usually solves most problems!
These are so dainty and cute and looks delicious Tieghan!
Thanks Millie!
I love when you go to the sweet side! These are wonderful!
🙂
Thank you!!
These look SPECTACULAR!!
Thank you!
Ugh so sorry about the oven. I can just imagine how stressful that must be. These turnovers though – amazing. Love everything about them!
Thanks Liz!
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely mouthwatering! I love the shot with the chocolate and salt! So sorry about your oven, I would be a stress case too! Fingers crossed for a quick repair!!
Thank you so much!
These look incredible! Pinned and shared and hoping to make as soon as I stop drooling. Yuuuum!
Thank you!
Tieghan, you are KILLING it with these turnovers! They look beyond perfect, and those flavor combinations are insane! I love the idea of adding a sprinkle of salt to whipped cream. Genius!
THANK YOOU!
Whoa – wouldn’t this go great with my morning coffee? Can’t wait to try these Tieghan! Also please let me know about the crockpot thing for the Turkey. I need to free up my oven space and have been looking for a countertop equivalent! Thanks!
I ams still not sure on the turkey, I bought a turkey fryer and am thinking of trying that…I do not know, I am a little scared!
Yet another recipe of yours on my “Must. Make. Soon.” list! If they are anything half as good as those deadly Nutella-Pumpkin Pop-Tarts, I know I will be in heaven!
And hey, take John’s offer to use that Crockpot thingie. My mom had a huge roaster like that and made our turkey in it every year and it was fabulous! You may never go back to making a turkey in your oven again (and it frees up your oven for all of the other lovelies I am sure you are planning to make!)
Happy Turkeyday!
Maureen
Thank you so much!!
We are thinking of frying the turkey now, but I may do 1 fried and one roasted. Cannot make up my mind.
ALL.THE.CHOCOLATE!
🙂
Your turnovers look amazing! Definitely on my list to try between now and Christmas. I totally understand about the oven…I have been without one since Thanksgiving last year. We cooked our Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas ham in a big electric roaster pan, and did all of the sides and bread in the toaster oven. It took a little longer to get them finished that way, but they were still tasty! Happy Thanksgiving!
WHOA! a whole year without and oven? I cannot even imagine that.
Thanks Amanda!
Whoah–that picture of the piecrust with the chocolate pieces is calling my name! This looks delicious; something I would have a hard time sharing with others if I made it!
Thank you!
Hello! Looks divine and am dying to have a go at making these! Have a question though, you say bake for 20-30mins but at what oven temperature? I have a fan oven. Thanks x
Oh no, so sorry!! It’s 350 degrees F. Fixing the recipe.
Hope you love these!
The best turkey breast I have ever made or eaten was cooked in a slow cooker. My husband would sure love these chocolate yummies.
NO way! Good to know! 🙂
Thanks Charlotte!
Do we love chocolate –yes we do!!!
I would love to stay at the Hershey Hotel but I don’t think I could take a chocolate bath–that would be a waste of good chocolate.
Oh you could make these feel like Christmas–what about putting in some crushed candy cane or mint chocolate chips??
Have a great and relaxing weekend.
Hope you had a great weekend! Thanks Nancy!
PS a chocolate bath?!? Whoa! 🙂