Chocolate Chestnut Truffles

Rich, smooth and intensely chocolatey, these simple truffles combine Chestnut Purée with dark chocolate for a silky, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Perfect for gifting, festive entertaining or an indulgent sweet treat.

 

Written by Spoonful of Happy
Chocolate Chestnut Truffles
Ingredients
  • 100g Merchant Gourmet Chestnut Purée
  • 150g plant-based dark chocolate
  • 150ml plant-based double cream
  • 40g light brown sugar
  • 25g cocoa powder, for coating

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Chestnut Purée
Chestnut Purée
  1. Line a loaf tin or shallow container with baking parchment.
  2. Beat the Merchant Gourmet Chestnut Purée and light brown sugar together until smooth. Alternatively, pulse briefly in a food processor.
  3. Place the plant-based cream into a saucepan and heat gently until hot but not boiling.
  4. Add the dark chocolate and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Stir through the chestnut and sugar mixture until fully combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into the lined tin and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
  7. Dust a clean work surface or plate with a little cocoa powder.
  8. Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
  9. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until evenly coated.
  10. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

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