Fire-Roasted Chestnuts with Chocolate Butter

Chocolate and roasted chestnuts marry well. They’re both buttery smooth yet nutty tasting. Serve these chocolate-drizzled chestnuts with vanilla ice cream, or coat the chestnuts in pure chocolate and then chill them until firm (see “Getting Creative” on this page). Chocolate-coated chestnuts make an irresistible snack. You could also chop them up and mix them into brownie batter.