Chestnut and cocoa bites are delicious truffles that are truly irresistible, simple autumn treats made with just three ingredients.
Perfect for serving at the end of a meal or any other time, also accompanied by a good cup of coffee.
Boiled and then crushed chestnuts, with the addition of hazelnut cream and rolled in bitter cocoa, are transformed into an irresistible dessert shaped like a chestnut, combining the natural sweetness of the fruit with the enveloping intensity of hazelnut cream and bitter cocoa.
If you, like me, love chestnuts, don’t miss this recipe, they are so good that one leads to another and they melt in your mouth!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
Ingredients for chestnut and cocoa bites
- 15 chestnuts, boiled
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut cream
- to taste bitter cocoa
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Stove
- 1 Blender
- 1 Tray
Steps
Place the washed chestnuts in a pot covered with water and bring to a boil for about 40 minutes.
After the cooking time, drain them, let them cool slightly, and then peel them.
For 8 truffles, you need 15 chestnuts, but you can double or triple the amounts for more servings.
After shelling and removing the skin from the chestnuts, let them cool and then blend them with the blender.
Pour into a bowl and then add two tablespoons of hazelnut cream, mix well to combine the two ingredients.
Form balls shaped like chestnuts with your hands and then roll them in bitter cocoa.
Place the chestnut bites on a tray and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Serve them accompanied by a good dessert wine or with tea or coffee!
Storage and Tips
The bites can be stored in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
You can also cover the bites with dark chocolate instead of cocoa.
FAQs
Can I flavor the bites?
Yes, of course, you can add rum, cinnamon, vanilla, or other spices.
Can I use chestnut cream instead of hazelnut cream?
Yes, chestnut cream works perfectly as well.
Can I add chocolate chips to the mixture?
If you like, you can add chocolate chips or hazelnut granules or other ingredients.
