Chocolate truffles with chestnuts

10 servings

300 minutes

Chocolate truffles with chestnuts are an exquisite dessert that combines the tenderness of chocolate with the refined nutty flavor of candied chestnuts. This recipe is inspired by European confectionery traditions, where chestnuts are often used to create delicate sweets. The velvety ganache made from dark chocolate and cream, enhanced with rum, gives the truffles a rich, deep flavor. Coated in cocoa powder, they acquire a noble bitterness that makes them even more sophisticated. These truffles are perfect for a romantic evening or festive tea time and make a wonderful gift for true gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 153.9
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 7.5g
• Carbohydrates: 17.9g

Ingredients

• Cream: 0.3 glass
• Dark chocolate: 170 g
• Dark rum: 2 tbsp
• Candied Chestnuts: 0.8 glass
• Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass

Cooking steps

1. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in the chopped chocolate and mix until melted. Add the rum, then the chestnuts. Mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 3 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 0.3 glass
   • Dark chocolate: 170 g
   • Dark rum: 2 tablespoons
   • Candied Chestnuts: 0.8 glass

2. Take 1 teaspoon of the mixture and shape into balls.

3. Roll the chocolate balls in cocoa powder, place them on parchment, and chill for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass