Chestnut Truffles are delicious and fragrant sweets made with chestnuts, dark chocolate, and butter. They are perfect to enjoy during autumn when chestnuts are in season. These sweets require a bit of patience in preparation, but it will definitely be worth it. Their shape and flavor resemble truffles, from which they take their name.
The quantities are for 50 truffles
With a sharp knife, score the chestnuts on one side, placing them one by one in a saucepan; wash them, then cover with cold water, add a bay leaf, fennel fronds, and a pinch of salt
Cover the pot and cook the chestnuts starting from the beginning of the boil for 30 minutes
Remove them a few at a time from the water and peel them immediately; once done, pass them (they will be about 350 g) through a food mill using the finest disc, collecting them in a bowl
Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a double boiler or over low heat, incorporate it into the chestnut puree, stirring carefully with a wooden spoon; add half a packet of vanilla powder sifted in, a small glass of Calvados, and one of Centerbe, working the mixture until smooth
Cream the softened butter and incorporate it into the chestnuts as well
With the obtained mixture, form balls that are not too regular and a little larger than a walnut; roll them in sweet cocoa and place them in a basket or on a rustic plate or in paper cups
Before serving the 'truffles', keep them in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes
They can be garnished with fresh mint leaves, candied violets, or candied fruit as desired
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Blender
Bowl
Baking Tray
Store the Chestnut Truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Chestnut Truffles are a typical dessert from the Piedmont region in Italy, famous for its fine truffles.
Italia, Piemonte
| Energy (kcal) | 291.13 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 32.81 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 17.1 |
| Fat (g) | 16.25 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 9.27 |
| Protein (g) | 3.25 |
| Fiber (g) | 4.41 |
| Sale (g) | 0.04 |
