Chestnut Cream
Learn how to make this easy to do chestnut cream. A delicious cream recipe to garnish your Bûche de Noël and Yule Log cake. A must have on the table for the holiday season.
Servings: 8
Calories: 393kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams chestnut cream 2 x 250 gram or 9-ounce cans Clement Faugier
- 250 grams butter soft
- 3 tablespoons Cognac dark rum or whiskey
- 100 grams sugar
Instructions
- With an electric whisk, in a bowl work together with the chestnut cream, the soft butter, and the alcohol. You can also add a few chips of candied chestnuts. Once cooled, place the biscuits on a sheet of plastic wrap and gently unroll your génoise.
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Chestnut Cream: Tips for a Perfectly Smooth and Flavorful Dessert
- Use Quality Chestnut Purée
Opt for a high-quality chestnut purée, like Clement Faugier, to ensure a smooth texture and authentic flavor. Low-quality purées may affect both the texture and taste. - Soften Butter Fully
Softened butter incorporates more evenly into the mixture. Cold or hard butter can make the cream lumpy, so let it reach room temperature before mixing. - Incorporate Alcohol Slowly
Adding Cognac, dark rum, or whiskey enhances the chestnut’s earthy notes. Add it gradually to taste, as too much can overpower the delicate chestnut flavor. - Use an Electric Mixer for Smoothness
Mixing by hand can leave lumps. An electric mixer ensures that the butter, chestnut cream, and sugar blend into a silky, homogenous cream. - Adjust Sweetness with Sugar
Chestnut cream can be quite sweet; start with a lower amount of sugar, then adjust as needed. You can also try powdered sugar for a finer texture. - Chill Before Spreading
Let the cream chill slightly before spreading on your dessert. This will make it easier to handle and enhance its firm, velvety consistency.
Enjoy this chestnut cream as a delightful garnish or spread—ideal for holiday cakes, pastries, or even as a filling for festive treats!
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