Chestnuts with Whipped Cream may not be quite as rich as marron glassé, but are definitely headed in that direction. The recipe is Piemontese, and will serve 6.
Prep Time: 25 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 1/8 pounds (500 g) dried chestnuts
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 pint (500 ml) cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Preparation:
Combine the chestnuts and the sugar in a pot, add cold water to cover, and cover, and bring everything to a simmer. Cook the chestnuts for at least an hour; by this time there should be very little liquid left. Stir in the honey and let the sauce thicken.
In the meantime, beat the cream and the powdered sugar until the whipped cream is soft and fluffy. Divvy the chestnuts into bowls, spoon their drippings over them, surmount each with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve.
Yield: 6 servings Chestnuts with Whipped Cream.
In the meantime, beat the cream and the powdered sugar until the whipped cream is soft and fluffy. Divvy the chestnuts into bowls, spoon their drippings over them, surmount each with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve.
Yield: 6 servings Chestnuts with Whipped Cream.
