NIPPLES OF VENUS (CAPEZZOLI DI VENERE)
I first learned of these confections through the famous scene of the same name in the movie Amadeus. Fast forward 30-plus years later, and inspired by a viewer's request, I finally learned that these were in fact real, and very delicious, thanks in part to the star of the show, chestnuts. Serve these as a sexy snack during a Valentine's viewing of the corresponding film.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cream sugar and butter together with a spatula until light and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat an inch of water in a pot set over low heat. Melt dark chocolate in a heat-proof bowl placed over the pot. Stir with a small spatula.
- Place chestnuts in a food processor; pulse on and off until very finely ground. Add chestnuts to the sugar-butter mixture and stir until combined. Add salt, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, and brandy. Stir well. Pour in the melted chocolate and mix again until filling is well blended.
- Scoop filling onto a silicone-lined baking sheet and smooth out if necessary. Cover the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate while you prepare the white chocolate coating.
- Reserve about 20% of the white chocolate to stir in later. Melt the rest in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water until an instant-read thermometer inserted in to the chocolate reads 105 degree F (41 degrees C). Add the reserved white chocolate and stir until melted.
- Place 1 chocolate truffle on a fork and hold it up above the white chocolate coating. Spoon on the white chocolate until ball is well coated. Use another fork to push the truffle onto a lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining truffles and coating. Place the bowl of coating back over hot water if it chocolate starts to harden.
- Mix confectioners' sugar with enough milk to make a very thick paste that will hold together well. Dye it pink with red food coloring. Transfer into a piping bag and pipe a small dot on top of each truffle. Serve truffles in paper candy cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 17.6 mg, Sugar 14.9 g
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Md hakim Vai
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth the splurge for a special occasion.
Reham Kasem
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
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[email protected]This dish is also great for meal prep. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to eat.
Ruwani Renuka
[email protected]I like to serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.
Mehar Husnain
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Mwendwa Kakundi
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
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[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated to make for a weeknight meal.
Sultan Arshad
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this dish.
Kaydence Tufts
[email protected]The sauce for this dish was a bit too sweet for my taste.
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[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could use more seasoning.
Mike Young
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Dipendra Shah
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
A Bachaya
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and the presentation is beautiful.
Dasiyah Lane
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweet and savory sauce is perfect with the tender chicken.
Rajibul Islam
[email protected]This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was a delicious and impressive dish.
Nagendra Mandal
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make, but it always turns out so delicious.
Hicham Boyka 9
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.