Chestnut Puree Layer added to My Recipes successfully.
Category
Desserts
Servings
18
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 5 minutes
Looking for a delicious dessert that's a little different? Look no further, this is it! For the chestnut lover, this is a refreshing out-of-the-box dessert that is sure to please. Make sure to serve this chilled so that it hits just the right spot!
Credits
Photography and Styling by Tamara Friedman
Author:Nitra Ladies Auxiliary
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Ingredients
2 pounds Gefen Chestnuts
1/2 pound margarine
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Gefen Vanilla Sugar
2 and 3/4 cup Gefen Confectioners' Sugar
splash of rum
16 ounces whipped cream (dairy or parve)
1 tablespoon Gefen Confectioners' Sugar
1 tablespoon Gefen Vanilla Sugar
Chestnut Puree Layer
Whip Layer
Directions
Grind chestnuts with a nut grinder or processor until finely chopped, but not mushy.
Cream margarine with yolks.
Add chestnuts and rest of ingredients and continue mixing until smooth.
Beat whip cream until stiff, add sugars and mix.
Using two pastry bags, fill one with chestnut puree, and one with whipped cream.
Using a large star tip, squeeze a layer of chestnut puree, in a circular motion, around the bottom of a champagne glass or seven-inch trifle bowl.
Squeeze a layer of whipped cream over chestnuts.
Repeat, alternating layers with whipped cream over chestnuts, ending with whipped cream.
Garnish with chocolate curls.
Serve chilled.
Recipe Note
Can also be prepared as individual servings in small champagne glasses.
Note: This recipe provided with permission from kosher.com
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