4 chocolate chestnut chocolate cognac Recipes

best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, cold espresso, eggs, separated,room temperature, butter, cut into 10 pieces, cognac, salt, cream of tartar, sugar, cornstarch, whipping cream, best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, cognac, glaceed chestnuts, chopped coarsely (available at fine food emporiums), whipping cream, best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, cognac, candied violet (available at fine food emporiums), crumbled violets

heavy cream, unsalted butter, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, marrons glaces (candied chestnuts), finely chopped, bottled whole shelled roasted chestnuts (1 1/2 cups), cake flour (not self-rising), baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, light brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped, cognac, chilled heavy cream, egg whites, granulated sugar, garnish: caramelized chestnuts

whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts, water, unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, sugar (for coating souffle dish) plus 14 tbsp , divided, whole milk, divided, egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, armagnac , cognac, or other brandy, vanilla extract, egg whites (about 8 large), cream of tartar