Chestnut Cocoa Sweets are delicious truffles that are truly irresistible, delightful autumn treats that are very simple to prepare with only three ingredients.
They are perfect to serve at the end of a meal or any time, even accompanied by a good cup of coffee.
The boiled chestnuts, ground and combined with hazelnut cream and then rolled in unsweetened cocoa powder, are transformed into an irresistible dessert shaped like a chestnut, thus combining the natural sweetness of the fruit with the enveloping intensity of the hazelnut cream and unsweetened cocoa.
If you love chestnuts as much as I do, 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 Cocoa Sweets
- 15 chestnuts, boiled
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut cream
- to taste unsweetened cocoa
- 1 vial vanilla flavoring (or rum)
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Stove
- 1 Mixer
- 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, then peel them.
For 8 truffles, 15 chestnuts are needed, but you can double or triple the quantities for more servings.
After shelling and removing the skin from the chestnuts, let them cool and then blend them with the mixer.
Pour into a bowl, then add two tablespoons of hazelnut cream (or pistachio cream or chestnut cream), 1 vial of vanilla or rum or other flavoring, and mix well to combine the ingredients.
Shape small balls with your hands, giving them the shape of a chestnut, and then roll them in unsweetened cocoa powder.
You can also make a simpler rounded shape!Place the chestnut sweets on a small 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 sweets keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
You can also cover the sweets with dark chocolate instead of cocoa.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I flavor the sweets?
Yes, you can add rum, cinnamon, vanilla, or other flavorings.
Can I use chestnut cream instead of hazelnut cream?
Yes, chestnut cream works fine as well.
Can I add chocolate chips to the mixture?
You can add chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts if you like.
Can I cover the sweets with dark chocolate?
Yes, replace the unsweetened cocoa with melted dark chocolate, let them cool once dipped.
