Gateau a la Creme de Marron Recipe

Name: Gateau a la Creme de Marron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups peeled chestnuts; 2 cups milk or soy milk; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine, at room temperature; 1/4 cup rum; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar; Walnut halves for garnish; Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups peeled chestnuts
2 cups milk or soy milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine, at room temperature
1/4 cup rum
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
Walnut halves for garnish
Whipped cream for serving (optional)

1
Put the chestnuts in a saucepan with the milk and the salt, and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until soft.
2
Drain the chestnuts, discarding the milk, and put them in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
3
Add the sugar and the stick of butter or margarine, and puree them.
4
Add the rum, pulsing until smooth.
5
Spoon the chestnut mixture onto a long, shallow platter, forming it into a narrow loglike rectangle measuring about 3 by 10 inches.
6
Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
7
The next day, melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
8
Add the remaining teaspoon butter or margarine, the confectioners sugar, and a teaspoon of water, and mix well.
9
Using a spoon or fork, drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cake.
10
Garnish with walnut halves, slice, and serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups peeled chestnuts, 2 cups milk or soy milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Gateau a la Creme de Marron falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gateau a la Creme de Marron

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