Chestnut Tongues: A retro sweet that melts on the tongue recept

Name: Chestnut Tongues: A retro sweet that melts on the tongue
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g unsweetened chestnut purée; 100 g softened butter; 140 g ground sponge biscuits; 80 g ground walnuts; 4 tablespoons rum; 200 g cooking chocolate; 6 tablespoons oil (as needed to thin); 250 g whipping cream (33–40%, you can add a little mascarpone)

Easy to prepare
12 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Chestnut tongues are a return to a traditional homemade confectionery classic. They combine the delicate flavor of chestnut purée, butter, sponge biscuits and nuts with a chocolate coating. This dessert is simple, no-bake and yet festive. It is perfectly suited as a small sweet bite with coffee or for the festive table.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

500 g unsweetened chestnut purée
100 g softened butter
140 g ground sponge biscuits
80 g ground walnuts
4 tablespoons rum

Coating:

200 g cooking chocolate
6 tablespoons oil (as needed to thin)

For decoration:

250 g whipping cream (33–40%, you can add a little mascarpone)

Preparation procedure

Put the ground sponge biscuits, nuts, chestnut purée, softened butter and rum into a bowl. Work with your hands into a uniform mixture.
Shape the mixture into an elongated log, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
Cut the hardened log into slices about 1 cm thick.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and mix with the oil so it becomes thinner but still adheres to the slices.
Dip the chestnut tongues in the chocolate, place on a rack and let them harden in the refrigerator.
Serve garnished with whipped cream.

Total preparation time

Active preparation: 15 minutes

Chilling + setting: 60 minutes

Total: approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Number of servings

25–30 pieces

Conclusion

Chestnut tongues are a small, honest homemade confectionery classic that never disappoints. You make them without baking, with minimal work, and yet they taste exceptional and festive. If you are looking for a quick, impressive and flavorful dessert, this recipe will become one of your favorites.