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Chocolate, chestnut and whisky truffle loaf

A very grown-up (vegan and gluten free) dessert

February 24, 2023 09:00
Chestnut & Whisky Truffle Log 2
Photo: Inbal Bar-Oz
1 min read

Cook: 5 minutes

Serves: 6 - 8

Great for entertaining, it needs to be made in advance and freezes well.


Method

  • Place the chestnuts and dates in a food processor and blitz until fairly smooth.

  • Put the non-dairy margarine, chocolate and milk in a small saucepan and melt gently into a sauce.

  • Stir in the vanilla extract and whisky.

Ingredients

400g dried chestnuts
100g pitted dates, soaked in boiling water, then drained
150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
100g non-dairy margarine
75ml almond milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp whisky
For the topping:
100g 70% dark chocolate
25g non-dairy margarine
1 tbsp non-dairy cream
Chocolate sprinkles or chopped toasted nuts, to decorate