I think these are the richest, most decadent things I’ve ever made. Very chocolaty in flavor and lovely and smooth in texture.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 350 grams sweetened chestnut puree
- 100 grams pure chocolate (dark chocolate bar)
- 12 vegan chocolate waffer cookies or vegan oreos
- 2 Tbs. vegan margarine
- 2 Tbs. coconut oil (optional)
- Soyatoo and chocolate leaves as garnish
Directions:
Using a food processor, turn the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
Melt the vegan margarine and mix into the chocolate cookie crumbs.
Press the cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of a pie form or individual forms.
If you have pre-made chestnut puree, open the jar or can and place i a large bowl.
If you do not, see instructions below on making chestnut puree.
Using a double boiler or bain marie, melt the chocolate and the optional coconut oil.
(I was afraid it would not solidify with just the chocolate, so I added the coconut oil but it was not necessary.)
Mix the melted chocolate into the chestnut puree until well blended.
Place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to become a bit more solid and easier to work with.
Place a generous layer of the chocolate chestnut mixture on top of the black bottom crust.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
Garnish with chocolate curls, leaves Soyatoo or whatever you find attractive.
For chestnut puree:
For each 250g peeled boiled chestnuts, add 3/4 cup soy milk and half cup water.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes until soft.
Cool and blend in food processor.
Add about 2-3tablespoons of sugar, or sweeten to taste
Notes:
Since they are so rich, you can make smaller individual servings.
on Dec 18th, 2007 at 11:18 am
Oh my goodness! These look SOOO decadent. I think I have to find some chestnuts and soon!
on Dec 18th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
This looks wonderful and decadent. Perfect for the holidays!
Thanks,
Paula
on Dec 19th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Ooh, that looks delicious!
on Aug 28th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I made this recipe last night and served it to my non-vegan friends. They LOVED it! No one could guess the secret ingredient,
Note: I used Trader Joe’s chocolate JoJo cookies and just blended them up, chocolate filling and all, with half the amount of vegan margarine and the crust was delish. I also substituted agave syrup for the sugar in the filling.