Horse chestnut candy, inspired by the appearance of the non-edible seed, is made by combining peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and chocolate. The dipping process requires precision to achieve the desired appearance. It can be purchased from candy manufacturers in Ohio.
The horse chestnut nut is a beautiful seed found in the center of the fruit of the horse chestnut tree. Neither is edible, but the shiny seed with its creamy “eye” is certainly attractive and is said to increase a person’s attractiveness and sexual prowess. The look of the hazelnuts is the inspiration for the horse chestnut candy, which is distinctly edible and combines the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. The jury is out on whether it’s an aphrodisiac, though chocolate has definitely been called one in the past.
Buckeye candy is actually quite simple to make. It doesn’t involve some of the complex maneuvering that requires candy thermometers and the like. Instead, people may need to learn how to temper melted chocolate, but that’s the trickiest part. The ingredients are also simple and easy to obtain: peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips, powdered sugar and butter.
Recipes may differ slightly on how to make the bull’s-eye candy. Essentially, many cooks combine peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and maybe a little vanilla, blending these ingredients thoroughly. These ingredients are then formed into balls and frozen for about an hour. During the freezing process, a cook prepares melted chocolate, into which the peanut balls will be dipped. Tempering the chocolate is often optional, and the chocolate used can simply be melted.
The dipping process for horse chestnut candies can take some precision. Dipping the balls completely in chocolate would eliminate the final look cooks are going for. Instead, part of the ball should remain exposed so that when the candy has dried it has the typical horse chestnut appearance, with a cream or tan blotch exposed. There are various suggested methods to achieve this perfectly. For most people, it’s a trial and error process. With the chocolate still wet, you can remove some of it to expose a “dot” or buckeye if needed.
Once the brownies are dipped, they go back to the fridge to prepare. Many recipes recommend keeping the candy in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It might be a good idea to bring it to room temperature first, before serving, as this will improve the flavor.
For those who don’t have the time to make horse chestnut candy, there are a few places to buy it. Many manufacturers of different types of candy are located in Ohio, as it is Buckeye State. Some of these producers also sell online, even if the price, considering the ingredients, is quite high. However, those who are in the mood for these beautiful packaging may consider the price to be worth it.
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