Name: Homemade Chestnut-Chocolate Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup milk, or more as needed; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups roasted and peeled chestnuts; 0.5 cup honey

Homemade Chestnut-Chocolate Spread

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A creamy chestnut-chocolate spread for toast, crackers, pretzel dip, and much more. Just like hazelnut spread but with the lovely taste of chestnuts! Makes a great gift.

Recipe by Michelle Bennett

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 cup milk, or more as needed
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups roasted and peeled chestnuts
½ cup honey

Directions

Mix milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Add chestnuts; cook until chestnuts soften and milk has reduced by a little more than half, about 10 minutes.
Carefully pour milk mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until smooth. Add extra milk, a few tablespoons at a time, if mixture isn't blending well. Avoid adding too much milk as the spread should be thick.
Add honey and continue to blend until smooth. Transfer to small jars and let cool. Serve immediately or seal jars and store in the refrigerator.

Cook's Note:

To roast fresh chestnuts, cut an X on the flat side of each chestnut using a sharp paring knife. Make sure the blade cuts the shell and into the skin. Place chestnuts cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until shells opens up a little and recede, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool chestnuts until easily handled, then peel.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97	Calories
1g	Fat
22g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 27mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 176mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.