Chestnut Chocolate Truffles (Creamy & Decadent)

Chestnut chocolate truffles on a Christmas tray.

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Chestnut Chocolate Truffles (Creamy & Decadent)

Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are bite size decadent, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate-y treats. Just like classic chocolate truffles they’re rich and creamy. Chestnuts add natural sweetness, texture and creaminess without adding butter!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Resting Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: truffles

Calories: 53kcal

Author: Svi

Ingredients

1 ½ cup packed boiled chestnuts , about 450-500 grams raw chestnuts
½ cup mascarpone cheese , 4.5 oz or 125 grams
3 oz dark chocolate , 80 grams (melted)
3 tablespoon cocoa powder , 1 oz or 30 grams
1 ½ tablespoon dark rum
2 tablespoon powdered sugar , 20 grams

Instructions

Boil chestnuts following the recipe for boiled chestnuts.
Melt chocolate. I like to melt it in a heat proof bowl in the preheated to 122f (50C) oven for 30 minutes.
In a food processor process boiled chestnuts until fine crumb. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Process until combined.
In a large bowl mix chestnut cocoa mix with mascarpone cheese. Add rum and melted chocolate. Mix until combined.
PAY ATTENTION: The mix or the “dough” for truffles should be soft but hold the shape and not stick to your hands (at room temperature). If it’s too sticky or doesn’t hold the shape add a little more cocoa powder. If on the contrary it’s too stiff and won’t roll into a smooth ball (at room temperature) add a little mascarpone cheese or rum.
Take a piece of the mixture size of a small walnut (½ ounce or 15 grams) and roll it between the palms of you hand applying a little pressure to form a smooth ball.
Arrange chestnut chocolate truffles on a tray. Set the tray in the fridge for 1 hour covered with a plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Roll chilled truffles in cocoa powder. Alternatively in coconut flakes.

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