Description
Indulgent French “Chestnut Purée” offers a silky smooth culinary journey through classic French dessert traditions. Delicate chestnuts blend into a luxurious cream that transports you to a charming Parisian patisserie with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) roasted chestnuts, peeled
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently simmer chestnuts, sugar, and water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, watching carefully as liquid gradually reduces and thickens.
- Remove pan from heat and introduce vanilla extract, stirring thoroughly to distribute the aromatic flavor throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the softened chestnuts and remaining syrup into a high-powered blender or food processor, processing until achieving an ultrafine, silky-smooth consistency with no lumps.
- Allow the puree to cool completely at room temperature, preventing condensation and maintaining its rich texture.
- Carefully decant the chestnut mixture into a clean, sealed glass jar or airtight container, ensuring no air bubbles remain.
- Refrigerate the puree, which will keep well for up to one week, ready to enhance desserts, spread on toast, use as a cake filling, or enjoy directly with a spoon for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Swap white sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness and unique flavor profile.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg during simmering to enhance the warm, comforting notes of the chestnut puree.
- For a dairy-free option, blend the puree with almond milk or coconut cream to create a silkier texture.
- Freeze in small portions for easy access when craving a quick dessert or spread on toast.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 174 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg