Sweet Chestnut Cream

 

Sweet chestnut cream

Looking for a unique dessert to change things up? Look no further, this delicious chestnut cream recipe has it covered!

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine chestnuts, 300ml cream, milk, vanilla and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring until sugar dissolves, over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer (do not boil), stirring occasionally, for 30-35 minutes until chestnuts are very tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill until cold.
  3. Whip remaining cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Fold cream through chestnut mixture and serve.

Serving suggestions for sweet chestnut cream:

  • Layer with crumbled Anzac biscuits, diced strawberries and grated chocolate in serving glasses.
  • Use in a filling for sponge cake or butterfly cakes.
  • Spoon over poached pears or quinces.
  • Serve with biscotti and fresh sliced pear.

Prep: 15 mins
Cooking: 45 mins
Serves: about 2 ½ cups

*Note: Store chestnut cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Recipe by Chestnuts Australia.

Ingredients for Sweet Chestnut Cream

A2 Light Milk 2L

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A2 Full Cream Milk 2L

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Dairy Farmers Skim Long Life Milk 1L

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Golden Shore Caster Sugar 1kg

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Strawberries 250g

$2.00 ea
 

Pear Corella Each

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Harris Farm Pure Cream 300ml

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Harris Farm Pure Cream 600ml

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Caldermeade Farm Goat Milk 1L

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Maleny Dairies Farmers Choice 2L

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