QiMeal
Kasztanki
Kasztanki · ready in 1 h 25 min · 8 servings · 333 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
These Polish no bake cocoa biscuit balls are shaped like little chestnuts, rich with butter, cocoa, and a warming splash of alcohol.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 1 h 25 min
- Serves
- 8
- kcal
- 333
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 8 servings
- 300 gBiscuit, crushed
- 30 gCocoa
- 120 gButter, cubed
- 80 mlMilk
- 80 gSugar
- 20 mlAlcohol
Equipment
stovetop, refrigerator, mixing bowl, small saucepan, wooden spoon, tray, baking paper, serving plate
Instructions
- Mise En Place
Gather measured biscuit crumbs, cocoa, butter, milk, sugar, and alcohol. Set out a bowl, saucepan, spoon, tray, and baking paper. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and the tools are ready on the counter.
- Warm Cocoa Mixture
Heat butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture looks glossy. · 5 min
What to look for: The butter is fully melted and the cocoa mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Combine With Crumbs
Pour the warm cocoa mixture over the crushed biscuit in a bowl, add alcohol, and stir until every crumb is evenly moistened. · 4 min
What to look for: The crumbs are dark, damp, and evenly coated with no dry patches.
- Rest The Mixture
Rest the mixture for 10 minutes at room temperature so the biscuit absorbs liquid and becomes firm enough to shape. · 10 min
What to look for: The mixture looks thicker and holds together when pressed with a spoon.
- Shape The Balls
Roll the mixture between clean palms into 16 small balls, pressing gently so each one holds a smooth chestnut shape. · 10 min
What to look for: Each ball is smooth, compact, and similar in size.
- Chill Until Firm
Chill the balls on a lined tray until firm to the touch and no longer sticky on the surface. · 1 h
What to look for: The Kasztanki feel firm and lift cleanly from the paper.
- Serve Chilled
Serve the Kasztanki cold from the refrigerator, allowing 2 balls per portion for a classic rich Polish sweet. · 1 min
What to look for: The balls keep their shape on the plate and have a smooth cocoa surface.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 333 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| of which sugars | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 10 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 157 mg |
Nutri-ScoreE
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 5 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
- Serve chilled; reheating is not recommended because the butter softens quickly.
Ingredient substitutions
Biscuit
- Crushed biscuit: Use another plain sweet biscuit with a similar dry crumb.
Cocoa
- Cocoa powder: Use unsweetened cocoa for the expected deep chocolate taste.
Milk
- Water: Use only if milk is unavailable, as the mixture will taste less rich.
Alcohol
- Milk: Use for a softer non alcoholic version while keeping the mixture moist.
