Description
Rich and indulgent dark chocolate truffles with a chestnut filling, perfect for winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 100g cooked chestnuts, mashed
- 50ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- In a separate pan, warm the cream and butter until fully melted.
- Mix the mashed chestnuts, honey, and vanilla into the cream mixture.
- Slowly combine the melted chocolate with the chestnut mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Chill in the fridge for 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- For extra crunch, roll truffles in crushed nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg