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    Home » Dessert » Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

    Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

    Posted on December 14, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. Chestnut Chocolate Truffles make a great edible gift for your friends and family! You can dress them for the holidays, or make them any time of year!

    Mini chocolate truffles in red and green decorative mini cups on antiques lace board

    I don’t remember ever having chestnuts as a child. There were no chestnuts roasting over an open fire around our house. The reason for that, I believe, was availability. We just couldn’t find them.

    close up of red white and green sprinkled chocolate truffle in red paper

    The first time we ever ate them was in the early 90’s, when I roasted them in the oven, (and cut my fingers to ribbons, trying to peel them 😂). I found a recipe for roasted brussels sprouts with chestnuts in one of my cookbooks and made them for my Mom’s 65th birthday party.

    chocolate truffles covered in coconut

    It was difficult to find the chestnuts any time of year, and this year when I made our stuffing for the turkey on Thanksgiving, I had to ask someone where to find them. So they are still not easy to find in our area!

    sprinkles, coconut and cocoa covered truffles in gift box

    They are, however, delicious. So when I found the one jar for the stuffing, I decided to pick up 3 and try my hand at a few other recipes! After much research, I found this recipe from Fig and Honey and we liked it so much, we have made it several times since!

    How to make them

    1. If you don’t have super fine sugar, or caster sugar, just process regular sugar in your food processor.
    2. Texture should be finer than regular sugar, but not a powder, like powdered sugar.
    3. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Start at 30 seconds, stir, and continue to place them in microwave and stir, in between 15 second intervals.
    4. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    5. Add vanilla and mix.
    6. Next, add chestnuts and mix on medium high until smooth.
    Sugar in mini chopper. Sugar ground to superfine texture. Chocolate in bowl, melted. Sugar and butter in mixing bowl. Vanilla added to creamed sugar. Chestnuts added to mixer.
    1. The second time I made them, I processed the chestnuts in the food processor, until smooth. If you don’t there will be small chunks in the truffles. It’s not super annoying, but I preferred them with a smooth texture.
    2. Add melted chocolate.
    3. Mix thoroughly.
    4. Roll mixture into 1.5-2″ balls. If dough is very sticky, refrigerate for a few hours. I had to rinse my hands in hot water a few times, because they got too sticky.
    5. Roll in cocoa powder.
    6. Or coconut.
    7. Or sprinkles.
    Creamed sugar, butter and chestnuts. Chocolate added. Mix up truffle mix. Truffles formed into balls. Balls dredged in chocolate.

    Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are good for you, too!

    Close up cocoa covered chocolate truffle on white plate with black rim

    Sweet chestnuts are native to Eurasia. They have been in cultivation in southern Europe since 2000 BC, according Wikipedia! Wow! Is it easy for you to locate chestnuts where you are?

    coconut chocolate truffles on white plate

    I found these French Chestnuts on Amazon! I think I will buy them from Prime, instead of searching, lol!

    Chestnuts are so good, and good for you! Check out this article! Good for brain function and dry skin! Two important items for me! I should eat more Chocolate Truffles er…., chestnuts! 😂 😂

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    Colorful truffles in candy wrappers.

    Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

    These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. Chestnut Chocolate Truffles make a great edible gift for your friends and family! You can dress them for the holidays, or make them any time of year!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 20 truffles
    Calories: 45kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $10

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. Bittersweet chocolate
    • 3.5 tbsp butter, unsalted
    • 1/4 cup superfine sugar, caster sugar, see substitution in post
    • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 jar chestnuts, 14.8 oz. see post for link to purchase

    Instructions

    • Place chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Melt in microwave, 30 seconds, stir. Keep putting it in at 10 seconds bursts, stirring in between until melted.
    • Place chestnuts in a mini chopper, or a food processor  and process until smooth. Stirring and scraping sides. This is optional, but produces a creamy texture for the truffles, with no chunks.
    • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and mix thoroughly.
    • Add chestnuts and combine. Lastly, add the chocolate and combine thoroughly.
    • If dough seems very sticky, refrigerate for an hour, or so. Roll between palms into balls. Then roll each ball into coconut, or cocoa powder, sprinkles or nuts.
    • Can be stored in refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for longer storage.
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    Notes

    Can be stored refrigerated, for up to 7 days.
    Can be frozen in airtight containers for about 1 month.
    Rolling is much easier if dough is cold.
    Roll the balls into desired topping or sprinkles as soon as you are done rolling them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Cookilicious

      December 16, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      wow chestnut in a truffle! That is pure genius..love the idea!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you Cookilicious! I appreciate the comment! Happy holidays!

        Reply
    2. Julie

      December 15, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      These would be so perfect for holiday gifts! I’ve never tried chestnuts and would love to try them in these pretty truffles!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm

        Oh, they are so delicious, Julie! You must give them a try!

        Reply
    3. Amanda

      December 14, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love chestnuts and these look sooo festive! Love how short the ingredient list is too!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 5:21 pm

        Yes, they are very easy, Amanda! Thanks so much! Have a wonderful Christmas!

        Reply
    4. Claudia Canu

      December 14, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      I’m from Sardinia, Italy and I was lucky to grow up eating chestnuts at this time of the year 🙂 I’m now in Spain for a couple of months and today I’ve roasted some delicious local chestnuts! So, thank you for this recipe because now I know how to use the rest of the chestnuts 🙂

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 5:20 pm

        Oh, you are so lucky, Claudia! I’m so glad you like the recipe! Let me know what you think of them! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    5. Sonia

      December 14, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      These truffles sounds so delicious! Perfect for holiday season and a great edibles gift for neighbor ????

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 2:21 pm

        Yes, that is how I use them! Thanks so much Sonia! Happy holidays!

        Reply
    6. Taylor W.

      December 14, 2018 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      I always forget about chestnuts! These truffles sound delicious!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 11:58 am

        They really are so good! I forget about them too, until the holidays! Thanks Taylor! Happy holiday!

        Reply
    7. Lesli Schwartz

      December 14, 2018 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Ooooh! So yummy! These truffles sound so decadent and perfect for the holidays! Can’t wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 11:57 am

        Thank you Lesli! I think you will really enjoy them! Have a wonderful Christmas!

        Reply
    8. Elaine Benoit

      December 14, 2018 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      OMG! I love all types of truffles but your chestnut version looks amazing! Now I wish I were coming over your house so I can eat as many as you let me! Great combination Beth!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 11:56 am

        You know that you are welcome any time, my friend! Thanks so much for your comment!

        Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola

      December 14, 2018 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      These truffles would be so perfect for gifting! Love these!

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 14, 2018 at 11:56 am

        Thank you Jessica! They really are great to give as gifts! Happy holidays!

        Reply
    10. Caroline

      December 11, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of adding chestnuts in to truffles. I was lucky enough to grow up having chestnuts now and then as a child and I have a real soft spot for them, so am pretty sure I’d love these.

      Reply
      • Binky

        December 13, 2018 at 9:32 am

        They really are so delicious! You really should try them! Thanks Caroline! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

        Reply

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