- Can I use unsweetened chestnut puree?
- Yes, just add confectioners' sugar to taste and a splash of rum or extract.
- Shelf life?
- 2-3 days in the fridge, but best fresh.
Chocolate Chestnut Mousse Cups
Chestnut and chocolate are a classic winter pairing. This dessert is a simplified but elegant version of the Mont Blanc: rich, buttery chestnut cream lightened with whipped cream, with layers of dark chocolate adding snap and depth.
Ingredients
7
oz
Dark Chocolate
9
oz
Sweetened Chestnut Puree (thawed if frozen)
2/3
cup
Heavy Cream
3 1/2
tbsp
Butter (softened)
1/4
cup
Confectioners' Sugar
2
tsp
Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp extract)
2
tbsp
Chocolate Shavings
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Equipment Needed
- Glass Cups - For serving.
- Whisk - For cream and mixing.
- Small Pot - For melting chocolate.
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Melt chocolate over steam, cool to lukewarm.
Tip: Too hot melts the mousse.
2
✓
Mash chestnut puree and whip with soft butter.
Tip: Butter makes dry chestnut creamy.
3
✓
Whip heavy cream with sugars until stiff.
Tip: Chill bowl first.
4
✓
Fold cream into chestnut, then swirl in melted chocolate.
Tip: Don't mix fully for a marbled look.
5
✓
Spoon into cups, chill 2 hours.
Tip: Sets into a mousse.
6
✓
Top with shavings.
Tip: Rum cherries go well on top.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 7 oz Dark Chocolate
- 9 oz Sweetened Chestnut Puree (thawed if frozen)
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 1/2 tbsp Butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Sugar (or 1 tsp extract)
- 2 tbsp Chocolate Shavings