insideKENT Magazine Issue 93 - December 2019 | Page 39

CHRISTMAS
HANDMADE
WITH LOVE
SHOW THEM YOU CARE AND OFFER SOMETHING UNIQUE WITH A PERSONALISED TOUCH THIS
CHRISTMAS, WITH A HANDMADE CHRISTMAS GIFT
In recent years, spending at Christmas has reached
epic levels – in 2018 the a verage spend for a UK
household on presents alone was just under £750!
For many, the panic and rush – not to mention the
pressure – of finding the perfect present is becoming
too much, and Christmas shopping, something that
should be a fun time w here you can really express
your true feelings f or those special people in y our
life, is more like a competition as to who can spend
the most money.
If that doesn’t sound much like Christmas to y ou
and you want to bring it back to basics , why not
make homemade gifts for your loved ones? Creating
presents with the personalised touch is a beautiful
way to show that you really care, and it will save you
money too. Make your Christmas a homemade one
this year and enjoy the gift giving experience in the
true festive spirit.
Worry not, you don’t need to have artistic flair, or
be technically skilled, all y ou need is some time ,
patience and a whole lot of love, in order to create
a truly special gift for your loved ones this Christmas.
Chestnut Truffles
What you need What you do
• 100ml double cream
• 225g dark chocolate (finely chopped)
• 2tbsp chestnut puree
• 4tbsp cocoa nibs (finely chopped) 1. Pour the cream into a saucepan and heat until just before
it starts to simmer.
2. Put the chocolate into a bowl and slowly pour the cream
over it, stirring until it melts. Keep stirring until the mixture
is glossy and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the
chestnut puree.
3. Allow the mixture to cool and then chill until it is set.
4. Once set, roll the truffle mixture into small balls (about
a teaspoon’s worth each time). Roll in the chopped cocoa
nibs and chill once more.
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