CHESTNUT TRUFFLES

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These rich chocolatey confections are an elegant end to a meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
12 chestnuts packed in syrup or in cognac, drained, patted dry, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Bring heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from stove. Add chocolate and corn syrup, stirring until chocolate is melted. Fold in chestnuts; transfer to a medium bowl, and place in the refrigerator to chill until set, about 1 hour.
  • Using a dessert spoon, scoop out about 2 teaspoons of chocolate mixture, and, using fingers, form into roughly shaped balls; place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the refrigerator until cold and firm, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Roll balls in confectioners' sugar or cocoa, coating completely, and store in covered container in the refrigerator or a cool dry place until ready to serve. This recipe can be made up to 5 days in advance. Do not roll in sugar or cocoa until just before serving.

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