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Karyoka (Turkish Chocolate-Covered Chestnuts)
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>Luxuriously rich candies that can be made with locally grown chestnuts! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: thespruceeats.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 16
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
1 pound
Chestnuts
1/2 cup
Powdered sugar
2 to 4 tablespoons
Heavy cream
3 ounces
Bitter dark chocolate
2 tablespoons
Pistachio nuts (finely ground, for garnish)
Step by Step Instructions
- Cut a deep crosswise slit into each of the chestnuts with a very sharp knife. Put the chestnuts into a saucepan and add enough water to cover, then boil with a cracked lid for 20 minutes.
- Run the chestnuts under water to cool, then peel the outer shell and inner membrane away with a paring knife.
- Put the chestnuts, the powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream into a food processor, then pulse on high to blend. Add additional cream a little at a time (pulsing between additions) until a dough-like substance has formed.
- Remove the puree and shape it into a big ball, then let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate, then whisk one tablespoon of heavy cream into to the melted chocolate.
- Break pieces off of the dough ball and form them into little balls. Roll the balls in the melted chocolate with a fork then place them onto a tray lined with wax paper. Garnish each candy with ground pistachios.
- Put the tray of candies into the fridge and let them set for 20 minutes.