Chocolate, Pistachio & Chestnut Truffles

Rich chocolate truffles packed with Chestnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts, coated in dark chocolate and finished with pistachios and rose petals. Perfect for gifting, entertaining or festive dessert platters.

Chocolate, Pistachio & Chestnut Truffles
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts
  • 50g pistachios
  • 50g hazelnuts
  • 200g plant-based dark chocolate
  • 100ml plant-based double cream
  • Chocolate Coating & Decoration
  • 150g plant-based dark chocolate
  • Dried edible rose petals
  • Finely chopped pistachios

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Whole Chestnuts
Whole Chestnuts
  1. Line a 20cm square tin with cling film or baking parchment.
  2. Roughly chop the Merchant Gourmet Simply Roasted Whole Chestnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts using a food processor or large knife.
  3. Place the dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl.
  4. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
  5. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
  6. Fold through the chopped chestnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts.
  7. Pour the mixture into the lined tin and spread evenly.
  8. Leave to cool, then chill in the fridge for approximately 1 hour, or until just firm enough to shape.
  9. Roll into walnut-sized balls or cut into bite-sized squares.
  10. Melt the remaining dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave.
  11. Using a fork, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
  12. Allow excess chocolate to drip away before placing onto a wire rack or lined tray.
  13. Decorate immediately with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals while the chocolate is still soft.
  14. Chill until set.
  15. Store in the fridge or freeze until needed. If frozen, allow to defrost for around 30 minutes before serving.

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