Like MaronSui's


Like MaronSui's
Perhaps you've heard of "MaronSui's", those chestnut mousses you find in shops? Here's a much better homemade version, easy enough to make.
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Last modified on: May 26th 2024
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For 4 people, you will need:
  • 1 sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) 250 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons)
  • 2 Mascarpone 250 g Mascarpone
  • 3 egg white 3 egg whites
  • 4 caster sugar 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • Total weight: 620 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation
30 min.
Resting
2 hours
All in all
2 hours 30 min.
Preparation 30 min.
Resting 2 hours
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Like MaronSui's : Stage 1
Pour 250 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) and 250 g Mascarpone into a small bowl.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
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Whisk until smooth.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
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Pour 3 egg whites into another bowl and beat until stiff, adding 2 tablespoons caster sugar at the end.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Like MaronSui's : Stage 4
Take 1/4 of the egg whites and pour over the mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
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Mix gently with a whisk, but don't be too insistent. Just aerate the mixture slightly to make it easier to incorporate the beaten egg whites.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 4 min.
Like MaronSui's : Stage 6
Take half the remaining egg whites and pour over the previously aerated mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.

Fold in very gently, this time with a spatula, following these instructions.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 4 min.
Like MaronSui's : Stage 7
Do the same with the other half of the egg whites, until you obtain a fine mousse.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
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Divide between glasses or ramekins. If possible, use a piping bag with a fluted tip for a more attractive effect.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 2 hours
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Remarks
If you prefer a lighter mousse, use 4 egg whites instead of 3.

For a little pep, you can add a dash of whisky, or other alcohol, to the mascarpone + chestnut cream mixture.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g3 g RDI=5 %33 g RDI=13 %16 g RDI=23 %300 kcal RDI=15 %1,256 kJ RDI=15 %
Per person4 g RDI=7 %52 g RDI=20 %26 g RDI=36 %465 kcal RDI=23 %1,947 kJ RDI=23 %
Whole recipe19 g RDI=29 %209 g RDI=79 %105 g RDI=144 %1,860 kcal RDI=93 %7,790 kJ RDI=93 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg
How much will it cost?
For 4 people
4.70 €
Per person
1.20 €
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  • So, egg whites stay raw?
    Posted by Zlatan may 26th 2024 at 22:27 n° 2
  • Yes
    Posted by jh Auteur may 27th 2024 at 08:45 n° 1

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