Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

Recipe by JustInCooking

Creamy truffles made from unsweetened chestnut purée, coated in dark chocolate and finished with white or milk chocolate drizzles. A French indulgence without added sweeteners, perfect for celebrations or an elegant dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
4h 22m
Prep
0m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 53m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$16.70
Per serving:$2.78

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the dark chocolate without burning it
  • Cool the melted chocolate to about 35 °C before incorporating
  • Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 4 hours to firm up
  • Roll the balls uniformly (20 g each)
  • Coat the truffles properly to avoid chocolate cracks

Safety Warnings

  • Melted chocolate is very hot; handle with care.
  • Use the immersion blender while avoiding contact with your fingers.
  • Watch out for splashes of hot chocolate in the microwave.

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