Transfer to a medium bowl and add the almonds and chocolate, and gently stir to ... beating well after each addition. Add the chestnut mixture and stir until well combined. Set aside.

The coffee stops it being overly sweet and chestnut purée adds an extra festive ... Preheat oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Put the chocolate and coffee into a heavy-based saucepan with 85ml/3fl oz ...

"This classic, unbaked 'cake' is for people who like dense, assertive chocolate desserts. It's super-easy--requiring only moments to combine the chestnut, melted chocolate, and rum--and extremely rich ...

This alternative Christmas log (Swiss roll packed with dark chocolate, cream and chestnut) is seriously sophisticated, but still a real crowd-pleaser. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.