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Nipples of Venus (Capezzoli di

Venere)

Prep: 1 hr Cook: 10 mins Total: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 truffles

Ingredients

⅓ cup white sugar

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
14 ounces whole chestnuts

1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brandy
8 ounces white chocolate, chopped

⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons milk, or as needed
paper candy cups

1 drop red food coloring, or more as needed

Directions

Step 1

Cream sugar and butter together with a spatula until light and
creamy. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3